South Dakota Podnebie and Average Počasie
Podnebie of South Dakota: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Podnebie in South Dakota month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mesiac | Avg high | Avg low | Dážďfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| január | -2° | -12° | 11 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| február | 4° | -7° | 8 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| marec | 10° | -3° | 16 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| apríl | 15° | 3° | 73 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| máj | 21° | 10° | 91 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| jún | 27° | 16° | 96 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| júl | 31° | 20° | 49 mm | ★★★★★ |
| august | 29° | 18° | 69 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| september | 26° | 15° | 48 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| október | 18° | 7° | 37 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| november | 8° | -1° | 18 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| december | 4° | -6° | 28 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Podnebie type: Kontinental. Zdroj: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in South Dakota
Vysokéest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How South Dakota compares s 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 |
Podnebie by national park in South Dakota
2 national parks mapped in this atlas
Podnebie by attraction in South Dakota
1 attractions mapped in this atlas
Podnebie by state park in South Dakota
1 state and provincial parks mapped in this atlas
Najlepší čas na návštevu South Dakota
Go in jún, júl, august and september. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: január, február and december - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for South Dakota
Today is much warmer than average for október. The forecast high of 31°C is 12.7°C above the 18°C typical for this month.
Dážď 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 jún do august.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 33°C.
What do pack, what do skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- neglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Layers - the daily swing is 21°C, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- If your dates are flexible, avoid január, február and december - historically the least comfortable months here.
Zhrnutie
South Dakota is a state in Spojené štáty. South Dakota is a US state s hlavným mestom Pierre. Má približne 920.000. Hlavným mestom je Pierre.
Momentálne je 30°C (86°F) in South Dakota s jasná obloha. Pocitová teplota je 30°C. Dnes sa teploty pohybujú od 12°C do 31°C. Pravdepodobnosť zrážok je 1%. Sightseeing conditions score 9/10 - výborné — vyrazte teraz.
Najlepší čas na návštevu South Dakota is jún, júl, august and september. Podnebie je continental. január, február and december tend do be the least comfortable months. júl is the warmest month s average highs near 31°C, while január is the coldest s lows near -12°C.
Nearby highlights include Badlands National Park, Vietor Cave National Park, Mount Rushmore and Custer State Park.
Jednoducho povedané. Today is much warmer than average for október. The forecast high of 31°C is 12.7°C above the 18°C typical for this month. The best window do be outside is roughly 10 AM do 1 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. swimming is the strongest bet in South Dakota today at 10/10. 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
| Typ | State |
|---|---|
| Krajina | Spojené štáty |
| Kontinent | Severná Amerika |
| Súradnice | 44°22′5.9″N 100°21′3.6″W (44.3683, -100.351) |
| Capital | Pierre |
| Obyvateľstvo | 920.000 |
| Area | 199.729 km² |
| Abbreviation | SD |
| Časové pásmo | America/Chicago |
| Miestny čas | 6:09 PM (UTC-05:00) |
| Best months | jún, júl, august and september |
| Podnebie | Kontinental |
Počasie map for South Dakota
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Frequently asked questions
Where is South Dakota?
South Dakota is a state in Spojené štáty. Its coordinates are 44.3683, -100.351. It lies in Severná Amerika.
What is the weather like in South Dakota práve teraz?
It is currently 30°C (86°F) s jasná obloha. Vlhkosť is 33% and wind is 7 km/h.
When is the best time do visit South Dakota?
jún, júl, august and september offer the most comfortable conditions in South Dakota, which has a continental climate. január, február 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 local time is 6:09 PM.
How many people live in South Dakota?
South Dakota has a population of approximately 920.000.
What are the top things do do in South Dakota?
Popular options include Badlands National Park, Vietor 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, Vietor 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. |
|---|---|
| Predpoveď and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Kvalita ovzdušia and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Podnebie averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Počasie 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 október 5, 2026 at 6:09 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
