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Weather in January

January, like December, in Wounded Knee, South Dakota, is an icy winter month, with an average temperature ranging between max 32.5°F (0.3°C) and min 18.1°F (-7.7°C). Wounded Knee records an average high-temperature of a still cold 32.5°F (0.3°C) as January arrives, nearly mirroring the previous month's climate. Weather in January »

Weather in February

The last month of the winter, February, is also an icy month in Wounded Knee, South Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 33.8°F (1°C) and 18.9°F (-7.3°C). Wounded Knee notes an average high-temperature of a still cold 33.8°F (1°C) in February, displaying minor variation from January. Weather in February »

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Wounded Knee, South Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average high of 48.7°F (9.3°C) and an average low of 30.6°F (-0.8°C). The shift into March is characterized by a noticeable escalation in the average high-temperature, rising from February's cold 33.8°F (1°C) to a frosty 48.7°F (9.3°C). Weather in March »

Weather in April

April in Wounded Knee, South Dakota, is a mild spring month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 37.6°F (3.1°C) and an average high of 55.9°F (13.3°C). Wounded Knee in April observes a minor temperature shift, with average high-temperatures adjusting from a chilly 48.7°F (9.3°C) in March to a mild 55.9°F (13.3°C). Weather in April »

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a refreshing month in Wounded Knee, South Dakota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 46.9°F (8.3°C) and 66.2°F (19°C). Wounded Knee sees an increase in the average high-temperature with the arrival of May, moving from April's mild 55.9°F (13.3°C) to a still refreshing 66.2°F (19°C). Weather in May »

Weather in June

The first month of the summer, June, is a warm month in Wounded Knee, South Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average low of 58.6°F (14.8°C) and an average high of 79.9°F (26.6°C). June brings a rise in Wounded Knee's average high-temperature, moving from an enjoyable 66.2°F (19°C) in May to a warm 79.9°F (26.6°C). Weather in June »

Weather in July

July is a hot summer month in Wounded Knee, South Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average high of 87.6°F (30.9°C) and an average low of 65.5°F (18.6°C). July, known for its average high temperature of 87.6°F (30.9°C) and an average low temperature of 65.5°F (18.6°C), is the warmest month. In July, the heat index is appraised at a hot 89.6°F (32°C). Weather in July »

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Wounded Knee, South Dakota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 85.6°F (29.8°C) and 64°F (17.8°C). Wounded Knee's August reports an average high-temperature of a warm 85.6°F (29.8°C), exhibiting a minor difference from July. Weather in August »

Weather in September

September, the first month of the autumn in Wounded Knee, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 55.9°F (13.3°C) and 77°F (25°C). Wounded Knee's September weather features a light decline in high-temperatures, reducing from a moderately hot 85.6°F (29.8°C) in August to a still warm 77°F (25°C). Weather in September »

Weather in October

October, the same as September, in Wounded Knee, South Dakota, is another mild autumn month, with an average temperature ranging between max 58.5°F (14.7°C) and min 41°F (5°C). October's arrival witnesses a distinct drop in the average high-temperature, receding from September's warm 77°F (25°C) to a moderate 58.5°F (14.7°C). Weather in October »

Weather in November

November, the last month of the autumn in Wounded Knee, is another chilly month, with an average temperature ranging between min 29.8°F (-1.2°C) and max 46.2°F (7.9°C). November implies a gentle temperature shift, with average high-temperatures reducing from October's mild 58.5°F (14.7°C) to a chilly 46.2°F (7.9°C). Weather in November »

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Wounded Knee, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 18.7°F (-7.4°C) and 32.4°F (0.2°C). Wounded Knee's December weather, with an average high temperature of 32.4°F (0.2°C) and an average low temperature of 18.7°F (-7.4°C), tends to be the coldest of the year. Weather in December »
Updated: Jun 21, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the most humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 80%, January is the most humid month.

What is the driest month?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 3.5 days and accumulates 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain?

In Wounded Knee, during the entire year, the rain falls for 86.7 days and collects up to 13.66" (347mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow?

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall.

How many days does it snow?

Throughout the year, there are 47.4 snowfall days, and 22.72" (577mm) of snow is accumulated.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is February, when snow falls for 11.5 days and typically aggregates up to 4.02" (102mm) of snow.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

With an average of 5.2h of sunshine, February has the least sunshine of the year.

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 13.1 days and accumulates 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

In Wounded Knee, snow does not fall in June through August.

When are the longest days?

June has the longest days of the year, with an average of 15h and 18min of daylight.

What month is the hottest?

With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of 87.6°F (30.9°C) and a low of 65.5°F (18.6°C), July stands out as the warmest month.

What is the month with the highest UV index?

The month with the highest UV index is July, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

What is the least humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 48%, August is the least humid month.

What month has the most sunshine?

The month with the most sunshine is August, with an average of 11.8h of sunshine.

What part of the year is the coldest?

The coldest period is December, when temperatures fluctuate between an average high of 32.4°F (0.2°C) and a low of 18.7°F (-7.4°C).

What is the month with the shortest days?

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

Average temperature
Wounded Knee, SD

Average temperature - Wounded Knee, SD

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (32.4°F).

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.1°F).

Average pressure
Wounded Knee, SD

Average pressure - Wounded Knee, SD

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed
Wounded Knee, SD

Average wind speed - Wounded Knee, SD

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.2mph).

Average humidity
Wounded Knee, SD

Average humidity - Wounded Knee, SD

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (48%).

Average rainfall
Wounded Knee, SD

Average rainfall - Wounded Knee, SD

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").

Average rainfall days
Wounded Knee, SD

Average rainfall days - Wounded Knee, SD

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.1 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and December (2.5 days).

Average snowfall
Wounded Knee, SD

Average snowfall - Wounded Knee, SD

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.02").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days
Wounded Knee, SD

Average snowfall days - Wounded Knee, SD

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

Average daylight / Average sunshine
Wounded Knee, SD

Average daylight / Average sunshine - Wounded Knee, 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 August (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days
Wounded Knee, SD

Average sunshine days - Wounded Knee, SD

The month with the most sunshine days is September (22.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.2 days).

Average UV index
Wounded Knee, SD

Average UV index - Wounded Knee, SD

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average visibility
Wounded Knee, SD

Average visibility - Wounded Knee, 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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