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Prairie City, SD

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Weather in January

January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Prairie City, South Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between max 25.5°F (-3.6°C) and min 12°F (-11.1°C). January brings the lowest temperatures, with an average high of 25.5°F (-3.6°C) and an average low of 12°F (-11.1°C). Weather in January »

Weather in February

February, the last month of the winter in Prairie City, is another freezing cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 13.3°F (-10.4°C) and 27°F (-2.8°C). As January turns into February, the average high-temperatures rest at a still subzero cold 27°F (-2.8°C), showing a minor variation from the prior month. Weather in February »

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a wintry month in Prairie City, South Dakota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 41.4°F (5.2°C) and 26.1°F (-3.3°C). The start of March signals a clear increase in the average high-temperature, soaring from a subzero cold 27°F (-2.8°C) in February to a wintry 41.4°F (5.2°C). Weather in March »

Weather in April

April is a cool spring month in Prairie City, South Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 52°F (11.1°C) and 35.1°F (1.7°C). Noticing a change, the average high-temperature during April moves from March's wintry 41.4°F (5.2°C) to a fresh 52°F (11.1°C). Weather in April »

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a refreshing month in Prairie City, South Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between min 45.9°F (7.7°C) and max 64.2°F (17.9°C). As May arrives, a rise in the average high-temperature is observed, moving from a fresh 52°F (11.1°C) in April to a comfortable 64.2°F (17.9°C). Weather in May »

Weather in June

June, the first month of the summer in Prairie City, is a moderately hot month, with an average temperature varying between 75.9°F (24.4°C) and 55.4°F (13°C). With the onset of June, Prairie City's average high-temperature sees a rise, moving from May's enjoyable 64.2°F (17.9°C) to a warm 75.9°F (24.4°C). Weather in June »

Weather in July

July, the same as June, is another warm summer month in Prairie City, South Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between max 84.7°F (29.3°C) and min 62.4°F (16.9°C). July, with its high-temperature average of 84.7°F (29.3°C) and a low-temperature average of 62.4°F (16.9°C), is the warmest month. The heat index value for July is evaluated at a hot 86°F (30°C). Weather in July »

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Prairie City, South Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average high of 82.4°F (28°C) and an average low of 61.7°F (16.5°C). In August, Prairie City experiences a minor shift in meteorological conditions with average high-temperatures marked at a still moderately hot 82.4°F (28°C), closely mirroring the climate in July. Weather in August »

Weather in September

The first month of the autumn, September, is also an agreeable month in Prairie City, South Dakota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 53.4°F (11.9°C) and 73°F (22.8°C). Prairie City's progression into September involves a drop in the average high-temperature, receding from a warm 82.4°F (28°C) in August to an agreeable 73°F (22.8°C). Weather in September »

Weather in October

October, the same as September, is another fresh autumn month in Prairie City, South Dakota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 38.8°F (3.8°C) and 54.5°F (12.5°C). October's arrival sees a clear drop in the average high-temperature, decreasing from September's pleasant 73°F (22.8°C) to a fresh 54.5°F (12.5°C). Weather in October »

Weather in November

November, the last month of the autumn in Prairie City, is another cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 27.1°F (-2.7°C) and an average high of 41.2°F (5.1°C). Prairie City's November weather comes with a decrease in average high-temperatures, moving from a fresh 54.5°F (12.5°C) in October to an icy 41.2°F (5.1°C). Weather in November »

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Prairie City, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max 26.2°F (-3.2°C) and min 14.4°F (-9.8°C). As December arrives, Prairie City's weather displays a notable decrease in high-temperatures, falling from November's cold 41.2°F (5.1°C) to a freezing cold 26.2°F (-3.2°C). Weather in December »
Updated: Jul 20, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest?

In Prairie City, the average lowest temperatures are observed in January, with a high of 25.5°F (-3.6°C) and a low of 12°F (-11.1°C).

What is the most humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 84%, January is the most humid month.

What is the driest month in Prairie City?

January and November are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 4.2 days and typically aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of rain.

How much does it rain?

In Prairie City, during the entire year, the rain falls for 104.8 days and collects up to 15.2" (386mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow?

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

How much does it snow?

Throughout the year, in Prairie City, there are 67.2 snowfall days, and 24.69" (627mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is February, when snow falls for 13.5 days and typically aggregates up to 4.84" (123mm) of snow.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is February, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine.

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?

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 15.3 days and accumulates 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation.

When are the longest days?

With an average of 15h and 36min of daylight, June has the longest days of the year.

What are the months with the highest UV index?

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

What are the warmest months in Prairie City?

July is the month when Prairie City sees the average highest temperatures, with a high of 84.7°F (29.3°C) and a low of 62.4°F (16.9°C).

When it does not snow?

In Prairie City, snow does not fall in July through September.

What month has the most sunshine?

The month with the most sunshine is July, with an average of 11.5h of sunshine.

What is the least humid month?

August is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 50%.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 8h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Prairie City.

Average temperature
Prairie City, SD

Average temperature - Prairie City, SD

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.5°F).

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12°F).

Average pressure
Prairie City, SD

Average pressure - Prairie City, SD

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed
Prairie City, SD

Average wind speed - Prairie City, SD

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and October (11.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.7mph).

Average humidity
Prairie City, SD

Average humidity - Prairie City, SD

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (50%).

Average rainfall
Prairie City, SD

Average rainfall - Prairie City, SD

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.48").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (0.51").

Average rainfall days
Prairie City, SD

Average rainfall days - Prairie City, SD

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3 days).

Average snowfall
Prairie City, SD

Average snowfall - Prairie City, SD

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.84").
The months with the least snowfall are July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days
Prairie City, SD

Average snowfall days - Prairie City, SD

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (13.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

Average daylight / Average sunshine
Prairie City, SD

Average daylight / Average sunshine - Prairie City, SD

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days
Prairie City, SD

Average sunshine days - Prairie City, SD

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.8 days).

Average cloud cover
Prairie City, SD

Average cloud cover - Prairie City, SD

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 52).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 20).

Average visibility
Prairie City, SD

Average visibility - Prairie City, 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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