State in Amerika Syarikat

South Dakota Iklim and Average Cuaca

Iklim of South Dakota: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.

🌦️ 25°C now🕔 7:45 PM local📅 Best: Jun, Julai, Ogos and September👥 920.000

Iklim in South Dakota month by month

Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.

JanFebMacAprMeiJunJulOgoSepOktNovDisLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
BulanAvg highAvg lowHujanfallRating
Januari-2°-12°11 mm★★☆☆☆
Februari-7°8 mm★★☆☆☆
Mac10°-3°16 mm★★★☆☆
April15°73 mm★★★☆☆
Mei21°10°91 mm★★★★
Jun27°16°96 mm★★★★
Julai31°20°49 mm★★★★★
Ogos29°18°50 mm★★★★
September26°15°45 mm★★★★
Oktober18°37 mm★★★★
November-1°18 mm★★★☆☆
Disember-6°28 mm★★☆☆☆

Iklim type: Benuaal. Sumber: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

Recent extremes in South Dakota

Tinggiest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.

Hottest day39°CJun 20, 2025
Coldest night-28°CJan 13, 2024
Wettest day74 mmJun 25, 2025

How South Dakota compares dengan nearby places

Annual averages, and the difference against South Dakota.

PlaceDistanceAvg tempvs hereAnnual rain
North Dakota273 km7°C3°C cooler577 mm
Theodore Roosevelt National Park382 km8°C2°C cooler408 mm
Nebraska495 km13°C+3°C warmer737 mm
Omaha499 km12°C+2°C warmer743 mm
Itasca State Park510 km6°C4°C cooler674 mm

Iklim by national park in South Dakota

2 national parks mapped in this atlas

Iklim by attraction in South Dakota

1 attractions mapped in this atlas

Iklim by state park in South Dakota

1 state and provincial parks mapped in this atlas

Masa terbaik untuk berkunjung South Dakota

Go in Jun, Julai, Ogos and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: Januari, Februari and Disember - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

Januari★★☆☆☆
Februari★★☆☆☆
Mac★★★☆☆
April★★★☆☆
Mei★★★★
Jun★★★★
Julai★★★★★
Ogos★★★★
September★★★★
Oktober★★★★
November★★★☆☆
Disember★★☆☆☆

What this means for South Dakota

Compared dengan normal

Today is warmer than average for Ogos. The forecast high of 33°C is 4.4°C above the 29°C typical for this month.

Hujan chance explained

A 16% chance means most of the area stays dry; a passing shower is possible but short.

Perjalanan and driving

No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Worth knowing

Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in Jun hingga Ogos.

Worth knowing

The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 33°C.

What hingga pack, what hingga skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
  • Ahaglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
Worth avoiding
  • Avoid long hikes after mid-morning; start at dawn or leave it for a cooler day.
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid Januari, Februari and Disember - historically the least comfortable months here.

Ringkasan

South Dakota is a state in Amerika Syarikat. South Dakota is a US state dengan ibu negara Pierre. Mempunyai penduduk sekitar 920.000. Ibu negaranya ialah Pierre.

Sekarang suhu ialah 25°C (76°F) in South Dakota dengan light showers. Suhu terasa seperti 27°C. Hari ini suhu antara 18°C hingga 33°C. Kebarangkalian hujan ialah 16%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.3/10 - cemerlang — bertolak sekarang.

Masa terbaik untuk melawat South Dakota is Jun, Julai, Ogos and September. Iklimnya continental. Januari, Februari and Disember tend hingga be the least comfortable months. Julai is the warmest month dengan average highs near 31°C, while Januari is the coldest dengan lows near -12°C.

Nearby highlights include Badlands National Park, Angin Cave National Park, Mount Rushmore and Custer State Park.

Ringkasnya. Today is warmer than average for Ogos. The forecast high of 33°C is 4.4°C above the 29°C typical for this month. The best window hingga be outside is roughly 7 AM hingga 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in South Dakota today at 9.4/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Quick facts about South Dakota

JenisState
NegaraAmerika Syarikat
BenuaAmerika Utara
Koordinat44°22′5.9″N 100°21′3.6″W (44.3683, -100.351)
CapitalPierre
Penduduk920.000
Area199.729 km²
AbbreviationSD
Zon masaAmerica/Chicago
Waktu tempatan7:45 PM (UTC-05:00)
Best monthsJun, Julai, Ogos and September
IklimBenuaal

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Frequently asked questions

Where is South Dakota?

South Dakota is a state in Amerika Syarikat. Its coordinates are 44.3683, -100.351. It lies in Amerika Utara.

What is the weather like in South Dakota sekarang?

It is currently 25°C (76°F) dengan light showers. Kelembapan is 71% and wind is 10 km/h.

When is the best time hingga visit South Dakota?

Jun, Julai, Ogos and September offer the most comfortable conditions in South Dakota, which has a continental climate. Januari, Februari and Disember are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is South Dakota in?

South Dakota observes America/Chicago (UTC-05:00). The local time is 7:45 PM.

How many people live in South Dakota?

South Dakota has a population of approximately 920.000.

What are the top things hingga do in South Dakota?

Popular options include Badlands National Park, Angin Cave National Park, Mount Rushmore, Custer State Park and Theodore Roosevelt National Park.

What places are in South Dakota?

South Dakota covers 4 places in this atlas, including Badlands National Park, Angin Cave National Park, Mount Rushmore and Custer State Park.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-states) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Ramalan and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Kualiti udara and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Iklim averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
Official alertsUS National Cuaca Service.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated Ogos 24, 2026 at 7:45 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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