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- Weather in January
- Weather in February
- Weather in March
- Weather in April
- Weather in May
- Weather in June
- Weather in July
- Weather in August
- Weather in September
- Weather in October
- Weather in November
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature
- Average pressure
- Average wind speed
- Average humidity
- Average rainfall
- Average rainfall days
- Average snowfall
- Average snowfall days
- Average daylight
- Average sunshine
- Average sunshine days
- Average UV index
- Average cloud cover
- Average visibility
Climate and monthly weather forecast
Weather in January
January, the same as December, in Carter, South Dakota, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature varying between 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and 15.6°F (-9.1°C). Carter witnesses the coldest weather in January, with temperatures averaging a high of 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and a low of 15.6°F (-9.1°C). Weather in January »
Weather in February
February, the last month of the winter in Carter, is a cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 18.1°F (-7.7°C) and 32.5°F (0.3°C). February's commencement is accompanied by an average high-temperature of a wintry 32.5°F (0.3°C), diverging marginally from January's 28.8°F (-1.8°C). Weather in February »
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Carter, South Dakota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 46.6°F (8.1°C) and 30.6°F (-0.8°C). As February gives way to March, the average high-temperature displays an increase, moving from a cold 32.5°F (0.3°C) to a frosty 46.6°F (8.1°C). Weather in March »
Weather in April
April is a moderate spring month in Carter, South Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average low of 39.2°F (4°C) and an average high of 56.7°F (13.7°C). Carter's April weather brings a rise in high-temperatures, moving from a frosty 46.6°F (8.1°C) in March to a moderate 56.7°F (13.7°C). Weather in April »
Weather in May
May, the last month of the spring in Carter, is a refreshing month, with an average temperature ranging between max 67.8°F (19.9°C) and min 49.6°F (9.8°C). May sees a temperature increase, moving from 56.7°F (13.7°C) in April to a still refreshing 67.8°F (19.9°C). Weather in May »
Weather in June
June, the first month of the summer in Carter, is a moderately hot month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 61°F (16.1°C) and an average high of 80.2°F (26.8°C). The start of June is characterized by an increase in the average high-temperature, transitioning from an enjoyable 67.8°F (19.9°C) in May to a moderately hot 80.2°F (26.8°C). Weather in June »
Weather in July
July in Carter, South Dakota, is a hot summer month, with an average temperature varying between 88°F (31.1°C) and 66.7°F (19.3°C). The month of July sees the highest average temperatures, reaching 88°F (31.1°C) at the peak and 66.7°F (19.3°C) at the low. During July, the heat index is evaluated at a very hot 95°F (35°C). Weather in July »
Weather in August
August, the last month of the summer in Carter, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature varying between 85.8°F (29.9°C) and 63.9°F (17.7°C). The arrival of August coincides with an average high-temperature of a moderately hot 85.8°F (29.9°C), indicating a minimal shift from July's 88°F (31.1°C). Weather in August »
Weather in September
September, the first month of the autumn in Carter, is still a warm month, with an average temperature ranging between min 56.3°F (13.5°C) and max 76.6°F (24.8°C). In September, the meteorological conditions alter, with the average high-temperature shifting from 85.8°F (29.9°C) in August to a still warm 76.6°F (24.8°C). Weather in September »
Weather in October
October, like September, is another refreshing autumn month in Carter, South Dakota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 42.8°F (6°C) and 59.2°F (15.1°C). The onset of October marks a clear decrease in the average high-temperature, dropping from a warm 76.6°F (24.8°C) in September to a mild 59.2°F (15.1°C). Weather in October »
Weather in November
The last month of the autumn, November, is also a frosty month in Carter, South Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and 46.6°F (8.1°C). November comes with a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a mild 59.2°F (15.1°C) in October to a frosty 46.6°F (8.1°C). Weather in November »
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Carter, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max 31.1°F (-0.5°C) and min 18.3°F (-7.6°C). The onset of December brings a clear temperature shift, with the average high-temperature decreasing from a frosty 46.6°F (8.1°C) in November to a freezing cold 31.1°F (-0.5°C). Weather in December »
Updated: Aug 6, 2024
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Frequently asked questions
What month is the coldest?
The month of January sees the average lowest temperatures, reaching 28.8°F (-1.8°C) at the peak and 15.6°F (-9.1°C) at the low.
What is the most humid month in Carter?
January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 82%.
What is the driest month?
January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 2.7 days and accumulates 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation.
How much does it rain?
In Carter, during the entire year, the rain falls for 103.9 days and collects up to 16.85" (428mm) of precipitation.
When does it snow?
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December.
How many days does it snow?
Throughout the year, there are 39.7 snowfall days, and 14.45" (367mm) of snow is accumulated.
What is the month with the least sunshine?
The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4.9h 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 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 rainiest month?
June is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 15.3 days and accumulates 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation.
When it does not snow?
June through September are months without snowfall.
When are the longest days in Carter?
June has the longest days of the year, with an average of 15h and 24min of daylight.
What is the month 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 part of the year is the hottest?
July, marked by an average high-temperature of 88°F (31.1°C) and a low-temperature of 66.7°F (19.3°C), is the warmest month.
What month has the most sunshine?
The month with the most sunshine is July, with an average of 11.4h of sunshine.
What is the least humid month?
The months with the lowest humidity are August and September, with an average relative humidity of 57%.
What is the snowiest month?
December is the month with the most snowfall in Carter. Snow falls for 8 days and accumulates 3.19" (81mm) of snow.
What is the month with the shortest days?
December has the shortest days of the year in Carter, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.
What is the month with the lowest UV index?
With an average maximum UV index of 1, December is the month with the lowest UV index.
Average temperature
Carter, SD
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.6°F).
Average pressure
Carter, SD
- Average pressure in January:
30.16"Hg - Average pressure in February:
30.14"Hg - Average pressure in March:
30.04"Hg - Average pressure in April:
29.93"Hg - Average pressure in May:
29.91"Hg - Average pressure in June:
29.84"Hg
- Average pressure in July:
29.91"Hg - Average pressure in August:
29.91"Hg - Average pressure in September:
29.95"Hg - Average pressure in October:
29.98"Hg - Average pressure in November:
30.06"Hg - Average pressure in December:
30.13"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).
Average wind speed
Carter, SD
- Average wind speed in January:
11.1mph - Average wind speed in February:
10.6mph - Average wind speed in March:
11.2mph - Average wind speed in April:
11.9mph - Average wind speed in May:
11mph - Average wind speed in June:
10.3mph
- Average wind speed in July:
9.9mph - Average wind speed in August:
9.8mph - Average wind speed in September:
10.7mph - Average wind speed in October:
11.6mph - Average wind speed in November:
10.9mph - Average wind speed in December:
10.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.8mph).
Average humidity
Carter, SD
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (57%).
Average rainfall
Carter, SD
- Average rainfall in January:
0.47" - Average rainfall in February:
0.51" - Average rainfall in March:
1.22" - Average rainfall in April:
1.77" - Average rainfall in May:
2.6" - Average rainfall in June:
2.8"
- Average rainfall in July:
2.09" - Average rainfall in August:
1.46" - Average rainfall in September:
1.34" - Average rainfall in October:
1.3" - Average rainfall in November:
0.51" - Average rainfall in December:
0.79"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").
Average rainfall days
Carter, SD
- Average rainfall days in January:
2.7 days - Average rainfall days in February:
2.7 days - Average rainfall days in March:
7.3 days - Average rainfall days in April:
11.8 days - Average rainfall days in May:
14.3 days - Average rainfall days in June:
15.3 days
- Average rainfall days in July:
12.9 days - Average rainfall days in August:
11.8 days - Average rainfall days in September:
9.5 days - Average rainfall days in October:
8 days - Average rainfall days in November:
4.1 days - Average rainfall days in December:
3.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (2.7 days).
Average snowfall
Carter, SD
- Average snowfall in January:
2.64" - Average snowfall in February:
2.52" - Average snowfall in March:
2.28" - Average snowfall in April:
1.73" - Average snowfall in May:
0.04" - Average snowfall in June:
0"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.19").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days
Carter, SD
- Average snowfall days in January:
9.6 days - Average snowfall days in February:
8 days - Average snowfall days in March:
5.6 days - Average snowfall days in April:
2.8 days - Average snowfall days in May:
0.2 days - Average snowfall days in June:
0 days
- Average snowfall days in July:
0 days - Average snowfall days in August:
0 days - Average snowfall days in September:
0 days - Average snowfall days in October:
1.6 days - Average snowfall days in November:
3.9 days - Average snowfall days in December:
8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight / Average sunshine
Carter, SD
- Average daylight in January:
9h and 2min - Average daylight in February:
10h and 3min - Average daylight in March:
12h and 0min - Average daylight in April:
13h and 3min - Average daylight in May:
14h and 4min - Average daylight in June:
15h and 2min
- Average daylight in July:
15h and 0min - Average daylight in August:
13h and 5min - Average daylight in September:
12h and 3min - Average daylight in October:
11h and 0min - Average daylight in November:
9h and 4min - Average daylight in December:
9h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in January:
4h and 5min - Average sunshine in February:
6h and 1min - Average sunshine in March:
7h and 1min - Average sunshine in April:
8h and 0min - Average sunshine in May:
9h and 2min - Average sunshine in June:
10h and 5min
- Average sunshine in July:
11h and 2min - Average sunshine in August:
11h and 0min - Average sunshine in September:
9h and 0min - Average sunshine in October:
7h and 0min - Average sunshine in November:
6h and 1min - Average sunshine in December:
5h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).
Average sunshine days
Carter, SD
- Average sunshine days in January:
19.7 days - Average sunshine days in February:
18.3 days - Average sunshine days in March:
17.9 days - Average sunshine days in April:
13.7 days - Average sunshine days in May:
14.5 days - Average sunshine days in June:
11.2 days
- Average sunshine days in July:
14 days - Average sunshine days in August:
15.4 days - Average sunshine days in September:
17.9 days - Average sunshine days in October:
20 days - Average sunshine days in November:
20.8 days - Average sunshine days in December:
20.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.2 days).
Average UV index
Carter, SD
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover
Carter, SD
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 20).
Average visibility
Carter, 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).