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Weather in January

January, the same as December, is a wintry winter month in Buffalo Gap, South Dakota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 18.9°F (-7.3°C) and 33.4°F (0.8°C). The weather during January records an average high-temperature of a still wintry 33.4°F (0.8°C), closely mirroring the preceding month. Weather in January »

Weather in February

The last month of the winter, February, is also an icy month in Buffalo Gap, South Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between min 18.5°F (-7.5°C) and max 34.3°F (1.3°C). As January transitions into February, the average high-temperature rests at a still icy 34.3°F (1.3°C), maintaining a close resemblance to the previous month. Weather in February »

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Buffalo Gap, is a frosty month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 47.5°F (8.6°C) and 29.1°F (-1.6°C). As March arrives, a rise in the average high-temperature is observed, moving from a cold 34.3°F (1.3°C) in February to a chilly 47.5°F (8.6°C). Weather in March »

Weather in April

April is a cool spring month in Buffalo Gap, South Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between max 54.9°F (12.7°C) and min 35.4°F (1.9°C). The start of April brings a subtle shift in the average high-temperature, edging up from March's chilly 47.5°F (8.6°C) to a cool 54.9°F (12.7°C). Weather in April »

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Buffalo Gap, is an enjoyable month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 64.9°F (18.3°C) and an average low of 45.1°F (7.3°C). With the beginning of May, Buffalo Gap's average high-temperature sees an increase, transitioning from a fresh 54.9°F (12.7°C) in April to an enjoyable 64.9°F (18.3°C). Weather in May »

Weather in June

June, the first month of the summer in Buffalo Gap, is a warm month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 55.9°F (13.3°C) and an average high of 78.1°F (25.6°C). In Buffalo Gap, the average high-temperature in June increases from an enjoyable 64.9°F (18.3°C) in May to a moderately hot 78.1°F (25.6°C). Weather in June »

Weather in July

July in Buffalo Gap, South Dakota, is a hot summer month, with an average temperature ranging between max 86°F (30°C) and min 63.9°F (17.7°C). Buffalo Gap's July weather, with an average high temperature of 86°F (30°C) and an average low temperature of 63.9°F (17.7°C), tends to be the warmest of the year. For July, the heat index is appraised at a hot 87.8°F (31°C). Weather in July »

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Buffalo Gap, South Dakota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 62.1°F (16.7°C) and 84°F (28.9°C). The advent of August brings an average high-temperature of a moderately hot 84°F (28.9°C), almost identical to the preceding month. Weather in August »

Weather in September

The first month of the autumn, September, is still a warm month in Buffalo Gap, South Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average low of 54°F (12.2°C) and an average high of 75.2°F (24°C). The beginning of September subtly marks a decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a moderately hot 84°F (28.9°C) in August to a still warm 75.2°F (24°C). Weather in September »

Weather in October

October, like September, is another mild autumn month in Buffalo Gap, South Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average high of 57.6°F (14.2°C) and an average low of 39.6°F (4.2°C). As Buffalo Gap welcomes October, the average high-temperature witnesses a distinct drop, moving from a warm 75.2°F (24°C) in September to a refreshing 57.6°F (14.2°C). Weather in October »

Weather in November

November, the last month of the autumn in Buffalo Gap, is another chilly month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and 45.5°F (7.5°C). With November's onset, the weather shows a temperature decrease, transitioning from a moderate 57.6°F (14.2°C) in October to a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C). Weather in November »

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Buffalo Gap, is also an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 18.5°F (-7.5°C) and 32.4°F (0.2°C). December stands out as Buffalo Gap's coldest month, with temperatures ranging between an average high of 32.4°F (0.2°C) and a low of 18.5°F (-7.5°C). Weather in December »
Updated: Jul 16, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the most humid month?

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 75%.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 4 days and accumulates 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain?

In Buffalo Gap, during the entire year, the rain falls for 115.8 days and collects up to 16.61" (422mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow?

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December.

How much does it snow?

Throughout the year, there are 49.2 snowfall days, and 23.19" (589mm) of snow is accumulated.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index in Buffalo Gap are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is February, when snow falls for 10.4 days and typically aggregates up to 3.66" (93mm) of snow.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 5.8h of sunshine, February has the least sunshine of the year.

When is Daylight Saving Time (DST)?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from MST to MDT. Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am, and the time zone reverts from MDT to MST.

What is the wettest month?

The month with the most rainfall is June, when the rain falls for 15.2 days and typically aggregates up to 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

June through August are months without snowfall.

When are the longest days?

The month with the longest days is June, with an average of 15h and 24min of daylight.

When is the highest UV index in Buffalo Gap?

June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index.

What is the warmest month?

Buffalo Gap's temperature records reveal July as the warmest month, marked by average highs of 86°F (30°C) and lows of 63.9°F (17.7°C).

What is the least humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 47%, August is the least humid month.

What month has the most sunshine?

The month with the most sunshine is August, with an average of 11.8h of sunshine.

What month is the coldest?

Buffalo Gap experiences its lowest temperatures in December, with an average peak of 32.4°F (0.2°C) and a low of 18.5°F (-7.5°C).

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.

Average temperature
Buffalo Gap, SD

Average temperature - Buffalo Gap, SD

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (32.4°F).

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.9°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are February and December (18.5°F).

Average pressure
Buffalo Gap, SD

Average pressure - Buffalo Gap, SD

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed
Buffalo Gap, SD

Average wind speed - Buffalo Gap, SD

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.8mph).

Average humidity
Buffalo Gap, SD

Average humidity - Buffalo Gap, SD

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (47%).

Average rainfall
Buffalo Gap, SD

Average rainfall - Buffalo Gap, SD

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.39").

Average rainfall days
Buffalo Gap, SD

Average rainfall days - Buffalo Gap, SD

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (3.5 days).

Average snowfall
Buffalo Gap, SD

Average snowfall - Buffalo Gap, SD

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.66").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days
Buffalo Gap, SD

Average snowfall days - Buffalo Gap, SD

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight / Average sunshine
Buffalo Gap, SD

Average daylight / Average sunshine - Buffalo Gap, SD

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).

Average sunshine days
Buffalo Gap, SD

Average sunshine days - Buffalo Gap, SD

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.2 days).

Average UV index
Buffalo Gap, SD

Average UV index - Buffalo Gap, SD

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average visibility
Buffalo Gap, SD

Average visibility - Buffalo Gap, SD

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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