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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Chester, South Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average low of 8.2°F (-13.2°C) and an average high of 22.3°F (-5.4°C). Temperature readings reach their annual highs in January, averaging 22.3°F (-5.4°C) and a minimum average of 8.2°F (-13.2°C). Weather in January »

Weather in February

The last month of the winter, February, is also a subzero cold month in Chester, South Dakota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 11.8°F (-11.2°C) and 25.9°F (-3.4°C). February's onset records an average high-temperature of a still freezing cold 25.9°F (-3.4°C), a near match to January's 22.3°F (-5.4°C). Weather in February »

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Chester, is a cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 27°F (-2.8°C) and 41.5°F (5.3°C). As March begins, there is a noticeable increase in the average high-temperature, soaring from a freezing cold 25.9°F (-3.4°C) in February to an icy 41.5°F (5.3°C). Weather in March »

Weather in April

April in Chester, South Dakota, is a fresh spring month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 37.9°F (3.3°C) and an average high of 54.5°F (12.5°C). April's onset witnesses a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a wintry 41.5°F (5.3°C) in March to a cool 54.5°F (12.5°C). Weather in April »

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Chester, is a comfortable month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 48.9°F (9.4°C) and an average high of 66.7°F (19.3°C). The shift into May is characterized by a rise in the average high-temperature, transitioning from April's fresh 54.5°F (12.5°C) to a comfortable 66.7°F (19.3°C). Weather in May »

Weather in June

The first month of the summer, June, is a warm month in Chester, South Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 76.6°F (24.8°C) and 59.4°F (15.2°C). The rise of average high-temperatures is seen in June, with an increase from an enjoyable 66.7°F (19.3°C) in May to a moderately hot 76.6°F (24.8°C). Weather in June »

Weather in July

July, the same as June, is another warm summer month in Chester, South Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between max 81.9°F (27.7°C) and min 62.2°F (16.8°C). July, recording an average high temperature of 81.9°F (27.7°C) and a low temperature of 62.2°F (16.8°C), is Chester's warmest month. In July, the average heat index is computed to be a tropical 87.8°F (31°C). Weather in July »

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Chester, South Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average high of 80.6°F (27°C) and an average low of 59.4°F (15.2°C). The commencement of August notes an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 80.6°F (27°C), exhibiting little difference from the previous month. Weather in August »

Weather in September

The first month of the autumn, September, is still a pleasant month in Chester, South Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between min 52.9°F (11.6°C) and max 73.2°F (22.9°C). Chester experiences a moderate temperature shift at the start of September, with average high-temperatures adjusting a bit from a moderately hot 80.6°F (27°C) in August to an agreeable 73.2°F (22.9°C). Weather in September »

Weather in October

October, the same as September, in Chester, South Dakota, is a moderate autumn month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 56.3°F (13.5°C) and 40.8°F (4.9°C). A clear reduction in the average high-temperature is witnessed with the onset of October, reducing from an agreeable 73.2°F (22.9°C) in September to a mild 56.3°F (13.5°C). Weather in October »

Weather in November

The last month of the autumn, November, is another cold month in Chester, South Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 42.3°F (5.7°C) and 28°F (-2.2°C). In the transition to November, Chester observes a drop in the average high-temperature, moving from a refreshing 56.3°F (13.5°C) in October to a wintry 42.3°F (5.7°C). Weather in November »

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Chester, South Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 14.9°F (-9.5°C) and 26.4°F (-3.1°C). With the transition into December, Chester experiences a significant decrease in average high-temperatures, moving down from a cold 42.3°F (5.7°C) in November to a freezing cold 26.4°F (-3.1°C). Weather in December »
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Chester?

January, with its average high-temperature of 22.3°F (-5.4°C) and an average low-temperature of 8.2°F (-13.2°C), holds the record as the coldest month in Chester.

What is the most humid month in Chester?

The most humid month in Chester, South Dakota, is January, with an average relative humidity of 89%.

What is the driest month in Chester?

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 3.3 days and typically collects 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Chester?

Throughout the year, in Chester, South Dakota, there are 116.4 rainfall days, and 21.38" (543mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow in Chester?

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Chester.

How much does it snow in Chester?

Throughout the year, in Chester, South Dakota, there are 45.6 snowfall days, and 19.49" (495mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Chester?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4h of sunshine.

When is the lowest UV index in Chester?

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

When does it snow the most in Chester?

February is the month with the most snowfall in Chester, South Dakota. Snow falls for 8.2 days and accumulates 4.29" (109mm) of snow.

When is Daylight Saving Time (DST) in Chester?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Chester, South Dakota, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am, and the time zone reverts from CDT to CST.

What is the wettest month in Chester?

June is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 17.4 days and accumulates 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Chester?

In Chester, South Dakota, snow does not fall in June through September.

When are the longest days in Chester?

With an average of 15h and 24min of daylight, June has the longest days of the year in Chester.

When is the highest UV index in Chester?

June and July, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index.

What is the warmest month in Chester?

July, on average, is the warmest month in Chester, South Dakota, registering a high temperature of 81.9°F (27.7°C) and a low of 62.2°F (16.8°C).

What month has the most sunshine in Chester?

With an average of 10.7h of sunshine, July has the most sunshine of the year in Chester.

What is the least humid month in Chester?

With an average relative humidity of 67%, October is the least humid month in Chester, South Dakota.

What is the month with the shortest days in Chester?

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

Average temperature
Chester, SD

Average temperature - Chester, SD

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.3°F).

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (8.2°F).

Average pressure
Chester, SD

Average pressure - Chester, SD

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed
Chester, SD

Average wind speed - Chester, SD

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.2mph).

Average humidity
Chester, SD

Average humidity - Chester, SD

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (67%).

Average rainfall
Chester, SD

Average rainfall - Chester, SD

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.63").

Average rainfall days
Chester, SD

Average rainfall days - Chester, SD

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.8 days).

Average snowfall
Chester, SD

Average snowfall - Chester, SD

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.29").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days
Chester, SD

Average snowfall days - Chester, SD

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (10.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight / Average sunshine
Chester, SD

Average daylight / Average sunshine - Chester, 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 July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days
Chester, SD

Average sunshine days - Chester, SD

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.6 days).

Average visibility
Chester, SD

Average visibility - Chester, SD

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).

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