South Dakota Klimaat and Average Weer
Klimaat of South Dakota: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
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).
Recent extremes in South Dakota
Hoogest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
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 | 12°C | +2°C warmer | 893 mm |
| Itasca State Park | 510 km | 6°C | 4°C cooler | 701 mm |
Klimaat by national park in South Dakota
2 national parks mapped in this atlas
Klimaat by attraction in South Dakota
1 attractions mapped in this atlas
Klimaat by state park in South Dakota
1 state and provincial parks mapped in this atlas
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.
What this means for South Dakota
Today is cooler than average for oktober. The forecast high of 14°C is 4.1°C below the 18°C typical for this month.
Regen is very unlikely today – plans do not need a backup.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in juni en augustus.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 33°C.
What en pack, what en skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- A packable rain shell – 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- 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 9°C (47°F) in South Dakota met bewolkt. Het voelt als 6°C. Vandaag ligt de temperatuur tussen 6°C en 14°C. De kans op neerslag is 1%. De omstandigheden voor sightseeing scoren 8.5/10 – 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 cooler than average for oktober. The forecast high of 14°C is 4.1°C below the 18°C typical for this month. The best window en be outside is roughly 3 PM en 6 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. running is the strongest bet in South Dakota today at 9.6/10. 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
| 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 | 4:36 AM (UTC-05:00) |
| Beste maanden | juni, juli, augustus and september |
| Klimaat | Continental |
Weer map for South Dakota
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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 9°C (47°F) met bewolkt. Luchtvochtigheid is 90% and wind is 11 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 4:36 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 28, 2026 at 4:36 AM lokale tijd. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
