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Lake City, SD

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Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Lake City, South Dakota, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 19°F (-7.2°C) and 5.4°F (-14.8°C). January brings the lowest temperatures, with an average high of 19°F (-7.2°C) and an average low of 5.4°F (-14.8°C). Weather in January »

Weather in February

February, the last month of the winter in Lake City, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max 21.6°F (-5.8°C) and min 8.1°F (-13.3°C). The start of February marks an average high-temperature of a still freezing cold 21.6°F (-5.8°C), hardly distinguishable from the conditions in January. Weather in February »

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Lake City, is a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 23.4°F (-4.8°C) and an average high of 37.8°F (3.2°C). The shift from February to March sees a distinct increase in the average high-temperature, escalating from a freezing cold 21.6°F (-5.8°C) to a wintry 37.8°F (3.2°C). Weather in March »

Weather in April

April in Lake City, South Dakota, is a fresh spring month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 35.8°F (2.1°C) and an average high of 51.8°F (11°C). April's arrival sees a rise in the average high-temperature, jumping from March's wintry 37.8°F (3.2°C) to a fresh 51.8°F (11°C). Weather in April »

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a comfortable month in Lake City, South Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average high of 65.1°F (18.4°C) and an average low of 48°F (8.9°C). With the onset of May, Lake City experiences a temperature shift, with the average high-temperature moving from a fresh 51.8°F (11°C) in April to a comfortable 65.1°F (18.4°C). Weather in May »

Weather in June

June, the first month of the summer in Lake City, is a warm month, with an average temperature ranging between max 74.8°F (23.8°C) and min 57°F (13.9°C). Lake City's June weather shows an increase in high-temperatures, moving from May's refreshing 65.1°F (18.4°C) to a warm 74.8°F (23.8°C). Weather in June »

Weather in July

July, the same as June, is a moderately hot summer month in Lake City, South Dakota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 81.1°F (27.3°C) and 61.7°F (16.5°C). The warmest period is July, when temperatures fluctuate between an average high of 81.1°F (27.3°C) and a low of 61.7°F (16.5°C). July's mean heat index is appraised at a tropical 86°F (30°C). Weather in July »

Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Lake City, is also a moderately hot month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 80.4°F (26.9°C) and an average low of 59.7°F (15.4°C). August brings an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 80.4°F (26.9°C), showing a slight difference from July's 81.1°F (27.3°C). Weather in August »

Weather in September

The first month of the autumn, September, is still a pleasant month in Lake City, South Dakota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 72°F (22.2°C) and 52°F (11.1°C). The start of September comes with a small reduction in the average high-temperature, subtly receding from a moderately hot 80.4°F (26.9°C) in August to an agreeable 72°F (22.2°C). Weather in September »

Weather in October

October, like September, in Lake City, South Dakota, is another fresh autumn month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 40.1°F (4.5°C) and an average high of 54.9°F (12.7°C). Lake City sees a considerable decrease in average high-temperatures during October, falling from a pleasant 72°F (22.2°C) in September to a fresh 54.9°F (12.7°C). Weather in October »

Weather in November

The last month of the autumn, November, is also a wintry month in Lake City, South Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 26.8°F (-2.9°C) and 39.6°F (4.2°C). A decrease in the average high-temperature marks November, falling from October's fresh 54.9°F (12.7°C) to a wintry 39.6°F (4.2°C). Weather in November »

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Lake City, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature varying between 12.6°F (-10.8°C) and 23.5°F (-4.7°C). The transition from November to December brings a clear temperature drop, with average high-temperatures decreasing from a wintry 39.6°F (4.2°C) to a subzero cold 23.5°F (-4.7°C). Weather in December »
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Lake City?

January, on average, is the coldest month in Lake City, South Dakota, registering a high temperature of 19°F (-7.2°C) and a low of 5.4°F (-14.8°C).

What is the most humid month in Lake City?

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

What is the driest month in Lake City?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 2.2 days and accumulates 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in Lake City?

In Lake City, during the entire year, the rain falls for 107.9 days and collects up to 20.63" (524mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow in Lake City?

Months with snowfall in Lake City are January through May, October through December.

How much does it snow in Lake City?

In Lake City, during the entire year, snow falls for 53.2 days and aggregates up to 20.12" (511mm) of snow.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Lake City?

January has the least sunshine of the year in Lake City, South Dakota, with an average of 3.7h of sunshine.

When is Daylight Saving Time (DST) in Lake City?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Lake City, 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.

When it does not snow in Lake City?

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

When are the longest days in Lake City?

The month with the longest days is June, with an average of 15h and 42min of daylight.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Lake City?

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 in Lake City?

With average high and low temperatures of 81.1°F (27.3°C) and 61.7°F (16.5°C) respectively, July is Lake City's warmest month.

What is the wettest month in Lake City?

July is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 13.6 days and accumulates 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation.

What month has the most sunshine in Lake City?

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

What is the least humid month in Lake City?

September is the least humid month in Lake City, South Dakota, with an average relative humidity of 65%.

What is the snowiest month in Lake City?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 11.5 days and typically aggregates up to 4.29" (109mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Lake City?

The month with the shortest days in Lake City, South Dakota, is December, with an average of 8h and 42min of daylight.

When is the lowest UV index in Lake City?

December is the month with the lowest UV index in Lake City, South Dakota, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

Average temperature
Lake City, SD

Average temperature - Lake City, 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 (19°F).

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5.4°F).

Average pressure
Lake City, SD

Average pressure - Lake City, SD

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed
Lake City, SD

Average wind speed - Lake City, SD

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and October (10.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.3mph).

Average humidity
Lake City, SD

Average humidity - Lake City, SD

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (65%).

Average rainfall
Lake City, SD

Average rainfall - Lake City, SD

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").

Average rainfall days
Lake City, SD

Average rainfall days - Lake City, SD

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.6 days).

Average snowfall
Lake City, SD

Average snowfall - Lake City, SD

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

Average snowfall days
Lake City, SD

Average snowfall days - Lake City, SD

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (11.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight / Average sunshine
Lake City, SD

Average daylight / Average sunshine - Lake City, SD

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days
Lake City, SD

Average sunshine days - Lake City, SD

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.8 days).

Average visibility
Lake City, SD

Average visibility - Lake City, 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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