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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Elk Point, South Dakota, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 12.9°F (-10.6°C) and 26.1°F (-3.3°C). In Elk Point, the lowest average temperatures are observed in January, with a high of 26.1°F (-3.3°C) and a low of 12.9°F (-10.6°C). Weather in January »

Weather in February

February, the last month of the winter in Elk Point, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature varying between 30°F (-1.1°C) and 16.2°F (-8.8°C). The shift into February reveals an average high-temperature of a still freezing cold 30°F (-1.1°C), closely mirroring January's climate. Weather in February »

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Elk Point, is a chilly month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 46.4°F (8°C) and 30.4°F (-0.9°C). With the onset of March, Elk Point experiences a noticeable temperature shift, with the average high-temperature advancing from a freezing cold 30°F (-1.1°C) in February to a chilly 46.4°F (8°C). Weather in March »

Weather in April

April is a mild spring month in Elk Point, South Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between min 40.6°F (4.8°C) and max 57.7°F (14.3°C). The start of April brings a shift in the average high-temperature, increasing from March's frosty 46.4°F (8°C) to a moderate 57.7°F (14.3°C). Weather in April »

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Elk Point, is an agreeable month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 51.4°F (10.8°C) and an average high of 69.1°F (20.6°C). With the onset of May, Elk Point experiences a temperature shift, with the average high-temperature moving from a mild 57.7°F (14.3°C) in April to an agreeable 69.1°F (20.6°C). Weather in May »

Weather in June

The first month of the summer, June, is a moderately hot month in Elk Point, South Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between max 79.5°F (26.4°C) and min 61.9°F (16.6°C). June sees a rise in the average high-temperature, climbing from a pleasant 69.1°F (20.6°C) in May to a moderately hot 79.5°F (26.4°C). Weather in June »

Weather in July

July, like June, in Elk Point, South Dakota, is a moderately hot summer month, with an average temperature varying between 83.8°F (28.8°C) and 64.6°F (18.1°C). July, with its high-temperature average of 83.8°F (28.8°C) and a low-temperature average of 64.6°F (18.1°C), is the warmest month. The average heat index in July is evaluated at a tropical 91.4°F (33°C). Weather in July »

Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Elk Point, is another warm month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 81.9°F (27.7°C) and 61.3°F (16.3°C). The onset of August brings an average high-temperature of a still warm 81.9°F (27.7°C), nearly matching the July temperature. Weather in August »

Weather in September

The first month of the autumn, September, is also a moderately hot month in Elk Point, South Dakota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 75.9°F (24.4°C) and 54.9°F (12.7°C). September's onset introduces a mild reduction in the average high-temperature, from 81.9°F (27.7°C) in August to a still warm 75.9°F (24.4°C). Weather in September »

Weather in October

October, the same as September, in Elk Point, South Dakota, is a moderate autumn month, with an average temperature varying between 59.7°F (15.4°C) and 43°F (6.1°C). The arrival of October is marked by a notable decrease in high-temperatures, falling from a warm 75.9°F (24.4°C) in September to a refreshing 59.7°F (15.4°C). Weather in October »

Weather in November

The last month of the autumn, November, is also a frosty month in Elk Point, South Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 45.7°F (7.6°C) and 31.1°F (-0.5°C). The arrival of November signals a shift in temperature, down from a refreshing 59.7°F (15.4°C) in October to a chilly 45.7°F (7.6°C). Weather in November »

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Elk Point, South Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between min 18°F (-7.8°C) and max 29.8°F (-1.2°C). December's onset brings a clear reduction in the average high-temperature, falling from a frosty 45.7°F (7.6°C) in November to a subzero cold 29.8°F (-1.2°C). Weather in December »
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Elk Point?

In Elk Point, January is the month with the lowest recorded average temperatures, measuring a high of 26.1°F (-3.3°C) and a low of 12.9°F (-10.6°C).

What is the most humid month in Elk Point?

January is the most humid month in Elk Point, South Dakota, with an average relative humidity of 84%.

What is the driest month in Elk Point?

January, February and November are months with the least rain in Elk Point, South Dakota, when the rain falls for 3.6 days and typically aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in Elk Point?

Throughout the year, in Elk Point, there are 119.5 rainfall days, and 20.75" (527mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow in Elk Point?

Months with snowfall in Elk Point, South Dakota, are January through May, October through December.

How many days does it snow in Elk Point?

In Elk Point, during the entire year, snow falls for 39.2 days and aggregates up to 14.61" (371mm) of snow.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Elk Point?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4.5h of sunshine.

When is the lowest UV index in Elk Point?

With an average maximum UV index of 1, January is the month with the lowest UV index.

When is Daylight Saving Time (DST) in Elk Point?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, 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 Elk Point?

The month with the most rainfall in Elk Point, South Dakota, is June, when the rain falls for 17.2 days and typically aggregates up to 3.39" (86mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Elk Point?

In Elk Point, snow does not fall in June through September.

When are the longest days in Elk Point?

With an average of 15h and 18min of daylight, June has the longest days of the year in Elk Point, South Dakota.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Elk Point?

June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Elk Point, South Dakota.

What time of the year is the hottest in Elk Point?

July tends to be the warmest month, with temperatures averaging a daily high of 83.8°F (28.8°C) and a low of 64.6°F (18.1°C).

What month has the most sunshine in Elk Point?

July has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 10.8h of sunshine.

What is the least humid month in Elk Point?

The least humid month in Elk Point, South Dakota, is October, with an average relative humidity of 65%.

When does it snow the most in Elk Point?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 8.5 days and typically aggregates up to 3.15" (80mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Elk Point?

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Elk Point.

Average temperature
Elk Point, SD

Average temperature - Elk Point, SD

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.1°F).

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.9°F).

Average pressure
Elk Point, SD

Average pressure - Elk Point, SD

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

Average wind speed
Elk Point, SD

Average wind speed - Elk Point, SD

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.7mph).

Average humidity
Elk Point, SD

Average humidity - Elk Point, SD

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (65%).

Average rainfall
Elk Point, SD

Average rainfall - Elk Point, SD

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.39").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and November (0.63").

Average rainfall days
Elk Point, SD

Average rainfall days - Elk Point, SD

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).

Average snowfall
Elk Point, SD

Average snowfall - Elk Point, SD

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.15").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days
Elk Point, SD

Average snowfall days - Elk Point, SD

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight / Average sunshine
Elk Point, SD

Average daylight / Average sunshine - Elk Point, SD

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days
Elk Point, SD

Average sunshine days - Elk Point, SD

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.5 days).

Average visibility
Elk Point, SD

Average visibility - Elk Point, 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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