Best Time do Visit South Dakota
Najboljši čas za obisk South Dakota: junij, julij, avgust and september. Mesec-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Najboljši čas za obisk South Dakota
Go in junij, julij, avgust and september. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: januar, februar and december - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Podnebje in South Dakota month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mesec | Avg high | Avg low | Dežfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januar | -2° | -12° | 11 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| februar | 4° | -7° | 8 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| marec | 10° | -3° | 16 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| april | 15° | 3° | 73 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| maj | 21° | 10° | 91 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| junij | 27° | 16° | 96 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| julij | 31° | 20° | 49 mm | ★★★★★ |
| avgust | 29° | 18° | 69 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| september | 26° | 15° | 48 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| oktober | 18° | 7° | 37 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| november | 8° | -1° | 18 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| december | 4° | -6° | 28 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Podnebje type: Celinaal. Vir: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How South Dakota compares z 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 |
Najboljši čas za obisk each national park in South Dakota
2 national parks mapped in this atlas
Najboljši čas za obisk each attraction in South Dakota
1 attractions mapped in this atlas
Najboljši čas za obisk each state park in South Dakota
1 state and provincial parks mapped in this atlas
What do pack, what do skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- nedglasses, 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 januar, februar and december - historically the least comfortable months here.
Povzetek
South Dakota is a state in Združene države Amerike. South Dakota is a US state s prestolnico Pierre. Ima približno 920.000. Glavno mesto je Pierre.
Trenutno je 23°C (74°F) in South Dakota z jasno. Občutek je 23°C. Danes so temperature od 12°C do 30°C. Verjetnost padavin je 1%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.9/10 - odlično — odpravite se zdaj.
Najboljši čas za obisk South Dakota is junij, julij, avgust and september. Podnebje je continental. januar, februar and december tend do be the least comfortable months. julij is the warmest month z average highs near 31°C, while januar is the coldest z lows near -12°C.
Nearby highlights include Badlands National Park, Veter Cave National Park, Mount Rushmore and Custer State Park.
Preprosto povedano. Today is much warmer than average for oktober. The forecast high of 30°C is 12.5°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. stargazing 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.
Vreme v South Dakota zdaj
Open-Meteo Updated 9:52 PM, okt 5 local time.
Weekend outlook
☀️ 31° / 18°
Jasno nebo · 2% rain · wind 23 km/h
☁️ 19° / 10°
Oblačno · 19% rain · wind 27 km/h
Kaj početi in South Dakota
Znamenitosti, parks and landmarks in and around South Dakota.
Quick facts about South Dakota
| Vrsta | State |
|---|---|
| Država | Združene države Amerike |
| Celina | Severna Amerika |
| Koordinate | 44°22′5.9″N 100°21′3.6″W (44.3683, -100.351) |
| Capital | Pierre |
| Prebivalstvo | 920.000 |
| Area | 199.729 km² |
| Abbreviation | SD |
| Časovni pas | America/Chicago |
| Lokalni čas | 9:52 PM (UTC-05:00) |
| Best months | junij, julij, avgust and september |
| Podnebje | Celinaal |
Explore South Dakota
Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.
Best Time do Visit for related places
Frequently asked questions
Where is South Dakota?
South Dakota is a state in Združene države Amerike. Its coordinates are 44.3683, -100.351. It lies in Severna Amerika.
What is the weather like in South Dakota zdaj?
It is currently 23°C (74°F) z jasno. Vlažnost is 43% and wind is 3 km/h.
When is the best time do visit South Dakota?
junij, julij, avgust and september offer the most comfortable conditions in South Dakota, which has a continental climate. januar, februar 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 9:52 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, Veter 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, Veter Cave National Park, Mount Rushmore and Custer State Park.
Related articles
Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-states) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Napoved and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Kakovost zraka and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Podnebje 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 oktober 5, 2026 at 9:52 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
