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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Elkton, South Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 7.7°F (-13.5°C) and 21.6°F (-5.8°C). The month of January sees the lowest average temperatures, reaching 21.6°F (-5.8°C) at the peak and 7.7°F (-13.5°C) at the low. Weather in January »

Weather in February

The last month of the winter, February, is another freezing cold month in Elkton, South Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 25°F (-3.9°C) and 10.9°F (-11.7°C). The initiation of February sees an average high-temperature of a still freezing cold 25°F (-3.9°C), showing minor variations from the previous month. Weather in February »

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a cold month in Elkton, South Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average low of 25.9°F (-3.4°C) and an average high of 40.3°F (4.6°C). March brings with it a considerable temperature increase, with average high-temperatures rising from February's freezing cold 25°F (-3.9°C) to a wintry 40.3°F (4.6°C). Weather in March »

Weather in April

April in Elkton, South Dakota, is a fresh spring month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 53.6°F (12°C) and an average low of 37.2°F (2.9°C). With the beginning of April, Elkton's average high-temperature sees an increase, transitioning from a cold 40.3°F (4.6°C) in March to a fresh 53.6°F (12°C). Weather in April »

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a comfortable month in Elkton, South Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average high of 66.4°F (19.1°C) and an average low of 48.7°F (9.3°C). The onset of May brings a rise in the average high-temperature, elevating from a cool 53.6°F (12°C) in April to an enjoyable 66.4°F (19.1°C). Weather in May »

Weather in June

June, the first month of the summer in Elkton, is a warm month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 58.8°F (14.9°C) and 75.9°F (24.4°C). Elkton's weather in June shows a rise in the average high-temperature, moving up from May's comfortable 66.4°F (19.1°C) to a moderately hot 75.9°F (24.4°C). Weather in June »

Weather in July

July, the same as June, is a moderately hot summer month in Elkton, South Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between max 81.1°F (27.3°C) and min 62.2°F (16.8°C). July, noted for its average high-temperature of 81.1°F (27.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 62.2°F (16.8°C), is considered the warmest month. During July, the heat index is computed to be a tropical 86°F (30°C). Weather in July »

Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Elkton, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature ranging between max 79.9°F (26.6°C) and min 59.2°F (15.1°C). Transitioning into August, Elkton experiences an average high-temperature of a still warm 79.9°F (26.6°C), marking a minor shift from the preceding month. Weather in August »

Weather in September

The first month of the autumn, September, is still a pleasant month in Elkton, South Dakota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 52.3°F (11.3°C) and 72.5°F (22.5°C). The move into September indicates a slight reduction in the average high-temperature, down from August's moderately hot 79.9°F (26.6°C) to a pleasant 72.5°F (22.5°C). Weather in September »

Weather in October

October, the same as September, in Elkton, South Dakota, is a moderate autumn month, with an average temperature ranging between min 40.1°F (4.5°C) and max 55.9°F (13.3°C). October's arrival witnesses a distinct drop in the average high-temperature, receding from September's pleasant 72.5°F (22.5°C) to a moderate 55.9°F (13.3°C). Weather in October »

Weather in November

November, the last month of the autumn in Elkton, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 41.7°F (5.4°C) and 27.9°F (-2.3°C). Arrival of November comes with a reduction in the average high-temperature, falling from a mild 55.9°F (13.3°C) in October to an icy 41.7°F (5.4°C). Weather in November »

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Elkton, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature varying between 25.7°F (-3.5°C) and 14.4°F (-9.8°C). With the onset of December, Elkton's weather experiences a distinct temperature drop, moving from a wintry 41.7°F (5.4°C) in November to a subzero cold 25.7°F (-3.5°C). Weather in December »
Updated: Aug 16, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

January brings the lowest temperatures in Elkton, with an average high of 21.6°F (-5.8°C) and an average low of 7.7°F (-13.5°C).

What is the most humid month?

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

What is the driest month?

January and November are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 2.7 days and typically aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of rain.

How much does it rain?

In Elkton, South Dakota, during the entire year, the rain falls for 113.8 days and collects up to 20.59" (523mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow?

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

How much does it snow?

Throughout the year, there are 53.1 snowfall days, and 20.04" (509mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Elkton?

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.8h of sunshine.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

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 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?

The month with the most rainfall is June, when the rain falls for 17.6 days and typically aggregates up to 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

In Elkton, snow does not fall in June through September.

When are the longest days in Elkton?

With an average of 15h and 30min of daylight, June has the longest days of the year in Elkton.

What are the months with the highest UV index?

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

What time of the year is the hottest?

July, known for its average high temperature of 81.1°F (27.3°C) and an average low temperature of 62.2°F (16.8°C), is the warmest month.

What month has the most sunshine?

July has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 10.5h of sunshine.

What is the least humid month?

The least humid month is October, with an average relative humidity of 68%.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 11.6 days and typically aggregates up to 4.8" (122mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.

Average temperature
Elkton, SD

Average temperature - Elkton, SD

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (21.6°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 (7.7°F).

Average pressure
Elkton, SD

Average pressure - Elkton, 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
Elkton, SD

Average wind speed - Elkton, SD

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.3mph).

Average humidity
Elkton, SD

Average humidity - Elkton, SD

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).

Average rainfall
Elkton, SD

Average rainfall - Elkton, SD

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.15").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (0.63").

Average rainfall days
Elkton, SD

Average rainfall days - Elkton, SD

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.4 days).

Average snowfall
Elkton, SD

Average snowfall - Elkton, SD

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.8").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days
Elkton, SD

Average snowfall days - Elkton, SD

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight / Average sunshine
Elkton, SD

Average daylight / Average sunshine - Elkton, SD

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days
Elkton, SD

Average sunshine days - Elkton, SD

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).

Average UV index
Elkton, SD

Average UV index - Elkton, SD

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 1).

Average visibility
Elkton, SD

Average visibility - Elkton, 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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