Best Time til Visit South Dakota
Beste tid å besøke South Dakota: juni, juli, august and september. Måned-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Beste tid å besøke South Dakota
Go in juni, juli, august and september. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: januar, februar and desember - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Klima in South Dakota month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Måned | Avg high | Avg low | Regnfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januar | -2° | -12° | 11 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| februar | 4° | -7° | 8 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| mars | 10° | -3° | 16 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| april | 15° | 3° | 73 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| mai | 21° | 10° | 91 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| juni | 27° | 16° | 96 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| juli | 31° | 20° | 49 mm | ★★★★★ |
| august | 29° | 18° | 69 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| september | 26° | 15° | 48 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| oktober | 18° | 7° | 37 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| november | 8° | -1° | 18 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| desember | 4° | -6° | 28 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Klima type: Kontinental. Kilde: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How South Dakota compares med 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 tid å besøke each national park in South Dakota
2 national parks mapped in this atlas
Beste tid å besøke each attraction in South Dakota
1 attractions mapped in this atlas
Beste tid å besøke each state park in South Dakota
1 state and provincial parks mapped in this atlas
What til pack, what til skip
- sønglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- If your dates are flexible, avoid januar, februar and desember - historically the least comfortable months here.
Sammendrag
South Dakota is a state in USA. South Dakota is a US state med hovedstad Pierre. Befolkningen er rundt 920.000. Hovedstaden er Pierre.
Akkurat nå er det 27°C (80°F) in South Dakota med delvis skyet. Det føles som 26°C. I dag varierer temperaturen mellom 12°C til 27°C. Sannsynligheten for nedbør er 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.7/10 - utmerket — dra nå.
Beste tidspunkt å besøke South Dakota is juni, juli, august and september. Klimaet er continental. januar, februar and desember tend til be the least comfortable months. juli is the warmest month med average highs near 31°C, while januar is the coldest med lows near -12°C.
Nearby highlights include Badlands National Park, Vind Cave National Park, Mount Rushmore and Custer State Park.
Kort sagt. Today is about average for september. The forecast high of 27°C is in line med the 26°C typical for this month. The best window til be outside is roughly 6 PM til 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in South Dakota today at 9.7/10. 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.
Været i South Dakota akkurat nå
Open-Meteo Updated 5:43 PM, sep 30 local time.
Weekend outlook
☁️ 26° / 15°
Overskyet · 1% rain · wind 32 km/h
☁️ 20° / 11°
Overskyet · 2% rain · wind 20 km/h
Ting å gjøre in South Dakota
Attraksjoner, parks and landmarks in and around South Dakota.
Quick facts about South Dakota
| Type | State |
|---|---|
| Land | USA |
| Kontinent | Nord-Amerika |
| Koordinater | 44°22′5.9″N 100°21′3.6″W (44.3683, -100.351) |
| Capital | Pierre |
| Befolkning | 920.000 |
| Area | 199.729 km² |
| Abbreviation | SD |
| Tidssone | America/Chicago |
| Lokal tid | 5:43 PM (UTC-05:00) |
| Best months | juni, juli, august and september |
| Klima | Kontinental |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is South Dakota?
South Dakota is a state in USA. Its coordinates are 44.3683, -100.351. It lies in Nord-Amerika.
What is the weather like in South Dakota akkurat nå?
It is currently 27°C (80°F) med delvis skyet. Luftfuktighet is 41% and wind is 7 km/h.
When is the best time til visit South Dakota?
juni, juli, august and september offer the most comfortable conditions in South Dakota, which has a continental climate. januar, februar and desember 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 5:43 PM.
How many people live in South Dakota?
South Dakota has a population of approximately 920.000.
What are the top things til do in South Dakota?
Popular options include Badlands National Park, Vind 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, Vind 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. |
|---|---|
| Værmelding and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luftkvalitet and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klima averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Vær 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 september 30, 2026 at 5:43 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
