South Dakota Clima and Average Tempo
Clima of South Dakota: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Clima in South Dakota month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mês | Máxima média | Mínima média | Precipitação | Avaliação |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| janeiro | -2° | -12° | 11 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| fevereiro | 4° | -7° | 8 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| março | 10° | -3° | 16 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| abril | 15° | 3° | 73 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| mai | 21° | 10° | 91 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| junho | 27° | 16° | 96 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| julho | 31° | 20° | 49 mm | ★★★★★ |
| agosto | 29° | 18° | 69 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| setembro | 26° | 15° | 48 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| outubro | 18° | 7° | 37 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| novembro | 8° | -1° | 18 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| dezembro | 4° | -6° | 28 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Clima type: Continenteal. Fonte: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in South Dakota
Altoest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How South Dakota compares com 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 |
Clima by national park in South Dakota
2 national parks mapped in this atlas
Clima by attraction in South Dakota
1 attractions mapped in this atlas
Clima by state park in South Dakota
1 state and provincial parks mapped in this atlas
Melhor época para visitar South Dakota
Go in junho, julho, agosto and setembro. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: janeiro, fevereiro and dezembro – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for South Dakota
Today is much warmer than average for outubro. The forecast high of 29°C is 11.5°C above the 18°C typical for this month.
Chuva 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 junho a agosto.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 33°C.
What a pack, what a skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- dom.glasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Layers – the daily swing is 27°C, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- A packable rain shell – 3 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid janeiro, fevereiro and dezembro – historically the least comfortable months here.
Resumo
South Dakota is a state in Estados Unidos. South Dakota is a US state com capital em Pierre. Tem uma população de cerca de 920.000. A capital é Pierre.
Neste momento, a temperatura é de 16°C (61°F) in South Dakota com céu limpo. A sensação térmica é de 14°C. Hoje as temperaturas variam de 16°C a 29°C. A probabilidade de precipitação é de 4%. As condições para passeios turísticos têm pontuação de 9.3/10 – excelente — pode sair agora.
A melhor época para visitar South Dakota is junho, julho, agosto and setembro. O clima é continental. janeiro, fevereiro and dezembro costumam ser os meses menos confortáveis. julho é o mês mais quente, com máximas médias próximas de 31°C, enquanto janeiro é o mês mais frio, com mínimas próximas de -12°C.
Entre os destaques próximos estão Badlands National Park, Vento Cave National Park, Mount Rushmore and Custer State Park.
Em termos simples. Today is much warmer than average for outubro. The forecast high of 29°C is 11.5°C above the 18°C typical for this month. The best window a be outside is roughly 6 PM a 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing 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.
Quick facts about South Dakota
| Tipo | State |
|---|---|
| País | Estados Unidos |
| Continente | América do Norte |
| Coordenadas | 44°22′5.9″N 100°21′3.6″W (44.3683, -100.351) |
| Capital | Pierre |
| População | 920.000 |
| Area | 199.729 km² |
| Abbreviation | SD |
| Fuso horário | America/Chicago |
| Hora local | 3:05 PM (UTC-05:00) |
| Melhores meses | junho, julho, agosto and setembro |
| Clima | Continenteal |
Tempo map for South Dakota
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Animated layers by Ventoy. For pin-level detail and nearby places, see the interactive map below.
Explore South Dakota
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Frequently asked questions
Where is South Dakota?
South Dakota is a state in Estados Unidos. Its coordinates are 44.3683, -100.351. It lies in América do Norte.
What is the weather like in South Dakota agora?
It is currently 16°C (61°F) com céu limpo. Humidade is 78% and wind is 17 km/h.
When is the best time a visit South Dakota?
junho, julho, agosto and setembro offer the most comfortable conditions in South Dakota, which has a continental climate. janeiro, fevereiro and dezembro are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is South Dakota in?
South Dakota observes America/Chicago (UTC-05:00). The hora local is 3:05 PM.
How many people live in South Dakota?
South Dakota has a population of approximately 920.000.
What are the top things a do in South Dakota?
Popular options include Badlands National Park, Vento 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, Vento 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. |
|---|---|
| Previsão and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Qualidade do ar and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Clima averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Tempo 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 outubro 23, 2026 at 3:05 PM hora local. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
