Best Time en Visit South Dakota
Beste reistijd South Dakota: juni, juli, augustus and september. Maand-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Beste reistijd South Dakota
Go in juni, juli, augustus and september. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: januari, februari and december – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Klimaat in South Dakota month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Maand | Gem. maximum | Gem. minimum | Neerslag | Beoordeling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januari | -2° | -12° | 11 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| februari | 4° | -7° | 8 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| maart | 10° | -3° | 16 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| april | 15° | 3° | 73 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| mei | 21° | 10° | 91 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| juni | 27° | 16° | 96 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| juli | 31° | 20° | 49 mm | ★★★★★ |
| augustus | 29° | 18° | 69 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| september | 26° | 15° | 48 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| oktober | 18° | 7° | 37 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| november | 8° | -1° | 18 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| december | 4° | -6° | 28 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Klimaat type: Continental. Bron: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How South Dakota compares met nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against South Dakota.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | 273 km | 7°C | 3°C cooler | 590 mm |
| Theodore Roosevelt National Park | 382 km | 8°C | 2°C cooler | 409 mm |
| Nebraska | 495 km | 13°C | +3°C warmer | 822 mm |
| Omaha | 499 km | 13°C | +2°C warmer | 850 mm |
| Itasca State Park | 510 km | 6°C | 4°C cooler | 692 mm |
Beste reistijd each national park in South Dakota
2 national parks mapped in this atlas
Beste reistijd each attraction in South Dakota
1 attractions mapped in this atlas
Beste reistijd each state park in South Dakota
1 state and provincial parks mapped in this atlas
What en pack, what en skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- zoglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Layers – the daily swing is 23°C, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- If your dates are flexible, avoid januari, februari and december – historically the least comfortable months here.
Samenvatting
South Dakota is a state in Verenigde Staten. South Dakota is a US state met als hoofdstad Pierre. Er wonen ongeveer 920.000. De hoofdstad is Pierre.
Op dit moment is het 12°C (53°F) in South Dakota met onbewolkt. Het voelt als 8°C. Vandaag ligt de temperatuur tussen 11°C en 29°C. De kans op neerslag is 2%. De omstandigheden voor sightseeing scoren 8.9/10 – uitstekend — ga nu.
De beste tijd om South Dakota is juni, juli, augustus and september. Het klimaat is continental. januari, februari and december zijn meestal de minst comfortabele maanden. juli is de warmste maand, met gemiddelde maxima rond 31°C, terwijl januari is de koudste maand, met minima rond -12°C.
Nabijgelegen hoogtepunten zijn Badlands National Park, Wind Cave National Park, Mount Rushmore and Custer State Park.
Kort gezegd. Today is much warmer than average for oktober. The forecast high of 29°C is 11.1°C above the 18°C typical for this month. The best window en be outside is roughly 11 AM en 2 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in South Dakota today at 9.9/10. 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.
Weer in South Dakota nu
Bron: Open-Meteo. Bijgewerkt 2:36 AM, okt 5 lokale tijd.
Weekend outlook
☁️ 30° / 17°
Bewolkt · 2% rain · wind 31 km/h
☁️ 16° / 7°
Bewolkt · 22% rain · wind 30 km/h
Dingen om te doen in South Dakota
Attracties, parks and landmarks in and around South Dakota.
Quick facts about South Dakota
| Type | State |
|---|---|
| Land | Verenigde Staten |
| Continent | Noord-Amerika |
| Coördinaten | 44°22′5.9″N 100°21′3.6″W (44.3683, -100.351) |
| Capital | Pierre |
| Bevolking | 920.000 |
| Area | 199.729 km² |
| Abbreviation | SD |
| Tijdzone | America/Chicago |
| Lokale tijd | 2:36 AM (UTC-05:00) |
| Beste maanden | juni, juli, augustus and september |
| Klimaat | Continental |
Explore South Dakota
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Frequently asked questions
Where is South Dakota?
South Dakota is a state in Verenigde Staten. Its coordinates are 44.3683, -100.351. It lies in Noord-Amerika.
What is the weather like in South Dakota nu?
It is currently 12°C (53°F) met onbewolkt. Luchtvochtigheid is 61% and wind is 13 km/h.
When is the best time en visit South Dakota?
juni, juli, augustus and september offer the most comfortable conditions in South Dakota, which has a continental climate. januari, februari and december are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is South Dakota in?
South Dakota observes America/Chicago (UTC-05:00). The lokale tijd is 2:36 AM.
How many people live in South Dakota?
South Dakota has a population of approximately 920.000.
What are the top things en do in South Dakota?
Popular options include Badlands National Park, Wind 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, Wind Cave National Park, Mount Rushmore and Custer State Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-states) – coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Voorspelling and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luchtkwaliteit and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klimaat averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weer Service. |
| Method | Scores, 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 oktober 5, 2026 at 2:36 AM lokale tijd. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
