South Dakota Climă and Average Vreme
Climă of South Dakota: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Climă in South Dakota month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Lună | Avg high | Avg low | Ploaiefall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ianuarie | -2° | -12° | 11 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| februarie | 4° | -7° | 8 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| martie | 10° | -3° | 16 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| aprilie | 15° | 3° | 73 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| mai | 21° | 10° | 91 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| iunie | 27° | 16° | 96 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| iulie | 31° | 20° | 49 mm | ★★★★★ |
| august | 29° | 18° | 69 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| septembrie | 26° | 15° | 48 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| octombrie | 18° | 7° | 37 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| noiembrie | 8° | -1° | 18 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| decembrie | 4° | -6° | 28 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climă type: Continental. Sursă: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in South Dakota
Ridicatest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How South Dakota compares cu 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 |
Climă by national park in South Dakota
2 national parks mapped in this atlas
Climă by attraction in South Dakota
1 attractions mapped in this atlas
Climă by state park in South Dakota
1 state and provincial parks mapped in this atlas
Cea mai bună perioadă South Dakota
Go in iunie, iulie, august and septembrie. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: ianuarie, februarie and decembrie - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for South Dakota
Today is much warmer than average for octombrie. The forecast high of 31°C is 13.2°C above the 18°C typical for this month.
A 10% chance means most of the area stays dry; a passing shower is possible but short.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in iunie și august.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 33°C.
What și pack, what și skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- dumglasses, 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 - 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid ianuarie, februarie and decembrie - historically the least comfortable months here.
Rezumat
South Dakota is a state in Statele Unite ale Americii. South Dakota is a US state cu capitala la Pierre. Are o populație de aproximativ 920.000. Capitala este Pierre.
Acum sunt 22°C (72°F) in South Dakota cu senin. Temperatura resimțită este 21°C. Astăzi temperaturile variază între 16°C și 31°C. Probabilitatea de precipitații este de 10%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.4/10 - excelent — pleacă acum.
Cea mai bună perioadă pentru a vizita South Dakota is iunie, iulie, august and septembrie. Clima este continental. ianuarie, februarie and decembrie tend și be the least comfortable months. iulie is the warmest month cu average highs near 31°C, while ianuarie is the coldest cu lows near -12°C.
Nearby highlights include Badlands National Park, Vânt Cave National Park, Mount Rushmore and Custer State Park.
Pe scurt. Today is much warmer than average for octombrie. The forecast high of 31°C is 13.2°C above the 18°C typical for this month. The best window și be outside is roughly 4 PM și 7 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
| Tip | State |
|---|---|
| Țară | Statele Unite ale Americii |
| Continent | America de Nord |
| Coordonate | 44°22′5.9″N 100°21′3.6″W (44.3683, -100.351) |
| Capital | Pierre |
| Populație | 920.000 |
| Area | 199.729 km² |
| Abbreviation | SD |
| Fus orar | America/Chicago |
| Ora locală | 10:50 AM (UTC-05:00) |
| Best months | iunie, iulie, august and septembrie |
| Climă | Continental |
Vreme map for South Dakota
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Frequently asked questions
Where is South Dakota?
South Dakota is a state in Statele Unite ale Americii. Its coordinates are 44.3683, -100.351. It lies in America de Nord.
What is the weather like in South Dakota acum?
It is currently 22°C (72°F) cu senin. Umiditate is 45% and wind is 11 km/h.
When is the best time și visit South Dakota?
iunie, iulie, august and septembrie offer the most comfortable conditions in South Dakota, which has a continental climate. ianuarie, februarie and decembrie 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 10:50 AM.
How many people live in South Dakota?
South Dakota has a population of approximately 920.000.
What are the top things și do in South Dakota?
Popular options include Badlands National Park, Vânt 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, Vânt 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. |
|---|---|
| Prognoză and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Calitatea aerului and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climă averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Vreme 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 octombrie 24, 2026 at 10:50 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
