It can be hard to know if it is going to rain, snow or sleet when you are out and about. It's important to check the weather before you go out so that you are prepared for any changes in the weather.
Winter in South Dakota is cold and dry with freezing days occurring a few times during the year. Daytime temperatures range from 12 degrees to 85 degrees Fahrenheit with some nights dropping down to 5 or below.
Summer in South Dakota is warm and sunny with daytime temperatures ranging from 70 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit. It can be hot in the afternoons and evenings, so it's important to dress appropriately.
Spring in South Dakota is mild and dry with daytime temperatures ranging from 50 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit. It can be a bit cooler in the evenings and mornings, so it's important to dress accordingly.
Autumn in South Dakota is warm and dry with daytime temperatures ranging from 60 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit. It can occasionally be chilly in the evenings and mornings, so you may want to pack a coat.
Winter in the Black Hills is cold and snowy with daytime temperatures ranging from 10 degrees to 35 degrees Fahrenheit with some nights dropping down below zero. It can be a bit cooler in some of the lower elevations and can also be windy.
The temperature in Rapid city is slightly warmer than the rest of the state with an average annual temperature of 46degC. However, it receives 5% fewer days of snowfall and 45% fewer days of rainfall as compared to other South Dakota cities.
