Climate and monthly weather forecastColton, SD
Climate and monthly weather forecast
Weather in January
January, the same as December, in Colton, South Dakota, is a freezing cold winter month, with an average temperature varying between 8.2°F (-13.2°C) and 22.3°F (-5.4°C). In Colton, the month of January registers the lowest temperatures, averaging 22.3°F (-5.4°C) at the peak and 8.2°F (-13.2°C) at the lowest. Weather in January »Weather in February
The last month of the winter, February, is also a subzero cold month in Colton, South Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between min 11.8°F (-11.2°C) and max 25.9°F (-3.4°C). Colton's average high-temperature in February is a still subzero cold 25.9°F (-3.4°C), marking an insignificant difference from the 22.3°F (-5.4°C) of January. Weather in February »Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Colton, is a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 27°F (-2.8°C) and an average high of 41.5°F (5.3°C). March's arrival signals a distinct temperature shift, escalating from a freezing cold 25.9°F (-3.4°C) in February to an icy 41.5°F (5.3°C). Weather in March »Weather in April
April in Colton, South Dakota, is a fresh spring month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 54.5°F (12.5°C) and an average low of 37.9°F (3.3°C). The start of April brings a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a wintry 41.5°F (5.3°C) in March to a fresh 54.5°F (12.5°C). Weather in April »Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is an enjoyable month in Colton, South Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 66.7°F (19.3°C) and 48.9°F (9.4°C). Colton's transition into May brings a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a fresh 54.5°F (12.5°C) in April to a refreshing 66.7°F (19.3°C). Weather in May »Weather in June
The first month of the summer, June, is a moderately hot month in Colton, South Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average low of 59.4°F (15.2°C) and an average high of 76.6°F (24.8°C). Colton, South Dakota, in June sees a temperature change, with average high-temperatures moving from a refreshing 66.7°F (19.3°C) in May to a moderately hot 76.6°F (24.8°C). Weather in June »Weather in July
July, the same as June, is a moderately hot summer month in Colton, South Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average high of 81.9°F (27.7°C) and an average low of 62.2°F (16.8°C). Colton's July weather reaches an average high of 81.9°F (27.7°C) and an average low of 62.2°F (16.8°C), making it the warmest month. July's average heat index is calculated to be a hot 87.8°F (31°C). Weather in July »Weather in August
August, the last month of the summer in Colton, is another warm month, with an average temperature ranging between min 59.4°F (15.2°C) and max 80.6°F (27°C). August reports an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 80.6°F (27°C), slightly varied from July's 81.9°F (27.7°C). Weather in August »Weather in September
September, the first month of the autumn in Colton, is also an agreeable month, with an average temperature varying between 52.9°F (11.6°C) and 73.2°F (22.9°C). The move into September indicates a slight reduction in the average high-temperature, down from August's warm 80.6°F (27°C) to an agreeable 73.2°F (22.9°C). Weather in September »Weather in October
October, the same as September, in Colton, South Dakota, is a moderate autumn month, with an average temperature ranging between max 56.3°F (13.5°C) and min 40.8°F (4.9°C). October's arrival brings a noticeable temperature shift, dropping from a pleasant 73.2°F (22.9°C) in September to a mild 56.3°F (13.5°C). Weather in October »Weather in November
The last month of the autumn, November, is also a wintry month in Colton, South Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between min 28°F (-2.2°C) and max 42.3°F (5.7°C). The onset of November coincides with a reduction in the average high-temperature, falling from a moderate 56.3°F (13.5°C) in October to an icy 42.3°F (5.7°C). Weather in November »Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Colton, is still a freezing cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 14.9°F (-9.5°C) and an average high of 26.4°F (-3.1°C). As December arrives, a noticeable drop in the average high-temperature is witnessed, moving from a cold 42.3°F (5.7°C) in November to a subzero cold 26.4°F (-3.1°C). Weather in December »Updated: Aug 16, 2024
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Frequently asked questions
January brings the lowest temperatures, with an average high of 22.3°F (-5.4°C) and an average low of 8.2°F (-13.2°C).
With an average relative humidity of 89%, January is the most humid month.
January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 3.3 days and accumulates 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation.
In Colton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 116.4 days and collects up to 21.38" (543mm) of precipitation.
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December.
Throughout the year, there are 45.6 snowfall days, and 19.49" (495mm) of snow is accumulated.
With an average of 4h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.
The month with the most snowfall is February, when snow falls for 8.2 days and typically aggregates up to 4.29" (109mm) of snow.
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.
The month with the most rainfall is June, when the rain falls for 17.4 days and typically aggregates up to 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation.
June through September are months without snowfall.
June has the longest days of the year, with an average of 15h and 24min of daylight.
The months with the highest UV index are June and July, with an average maximum UV index of 6.
July is the warmest month, exhibiting average temperatures of 81.9°F (27.7°C) at the peak and 62.2°F (16.8°C) at the base.
The month with the most sunshine is July, with an average of 10.7h of sunshine.
With an average relative humidity of 67%, October is the least humid month.
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.
Average temperature
Colton, SD
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.3°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 (8.2°F).
Average pressure
Colton, SD
- Average pressure in January:
30.16"Hg - Average pressure in February:
30.16"Hg - Average pressure in March:
30.07"Hg - Average pressure in April:
29.94"Hg - Average pressure in May:
29.92"Hg - Average pressure in June:
29.86"Hg
- Average pressure in July:
29.93"Hg - Average pressure in August:
29.93"Hg - Average pressure in September:
29.98"Hg - Average pressure in October:
29.98"Hg - Average pressure in November:
30.06"Hg - Average pressure in December:
30.13"Hg
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
Colton, SD
- Average wind speed in January:
10.6mph - Average wind speed in February:
10.6mph - Average wind speed in March:
10.8mph - Average wind speed in April:
11.4mph - Average wind speed in May:
9.9mph - Average wind speed in June:
9.1mph
- Average wind speed in July:
8.2mph - Average wind speed in August:
8.3mph - Average wind speed in September:
9.6mph - Average wind speed in October:
10.7mph - Average wind speed in November:
10.6mph - Average wind speed in December:
10.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.2mph).
Average humidity
Colton, SD
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (67%).
Average rainfall
Colton, SD
- Average rainfall in January:
0.63" - Average rainfall in February:
0.71" - Average rainfall in March:
1.42" - Average rainfall in April:
2.36" - Average rainfall in May:
2.8" - Average rainfall in June:
3.27"
- Average rainfall in July:
2.68" - Average rainfall in August:
2.28" - Average rainfall in September:
1.73" - Average rainfall in October:
1.77" - Average rainfall in November:
0.71" - Average rainfall in December:
1.02"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.63").
Average rainfall days
Colton, SD
- Average rainfall days in January:
3.3 days - Average rainfall days in February:
2.8 days - Average rainfall days in March:
9.2 days - Average rainfall days in April:
11.9 days - Average rainfall days in May:
15.6 days - Average rainfall days in June:
17.4 days
- Average rainfall days in July:
13.9 days - Average rainfall days in August:
13.3 days - Average rainfall days in September:
11.4 days - Average rainfall days in October:
8.7 days - Average rainfall days in November:
5.4 days - Average rainfall days in December:
3.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.8 days).
Average snowfall
Colton, SD
- Average snowfall in January:
3.58" - Average snowfall in February:
4.29" - Average snowfall in March:
2.91" - Average snowfall in April:
1.93" - Average snowfall in May:
0.28" - Average snowfall in June:
0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.29").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days
Colton, SD
- Average snowfall days in January:
10.1 days - Average snowfall days in February:
8.2 days - Average snowfall days in March:
7.3 days - Average snowfall days in April:
2.9 days - Average snowfall days in May:
0.3 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:
1.5 days - Average snowfall days in November:
5 days - Average snowfall days in December:
10.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (10.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight / Average sunshine
Colton, SD
- Average daylight in January:
9h and 24min - Average daylight in February:
10h and 30min - Average daylight in March:
12h and 0min - Average daylight in April:
13h and 30min - Average daylight in May:
14h and 48min - Average daylight in June:
15h and 24min
- Average daylight in July:
15h and 6min - Average daylight in August:
13h and 54min - Average daylight in September:
12h and 30min - Average daylight in October:
11h and 0min - Average daylight in November:
9h and 42min - 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 0min - Average sunshine in February:
5h and 0min - Average sunshine in March:
6h and 0min - Average sunshine in April:
8h and 0min - Average sunshine in May:
8h and 48min - Average sunshine in June:
9h and 54min
- Average sunshine in July:
10h and 42min - Average sunshine in August:
10h and 6min - Average sunshine in September:
8h and 54min - Average sunshine in October:
6h and 6min - Average sunshine in November:
5h and 36min - Average sunshine in December:
4h and 18min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).
Average sunshine days
Colton, SD
- Average sunshine days in January:
19.6 days - Average sunshine days in February:
17.8 days - Average sunshine days in March:
15.8 days - Average sunshine days in April:
13 days - Average sunshine days in May:
14.4 days - Average sunshine days in June:
10.6 days
- Average sunshine days in July:
14.4 days - Average sunshine days in August:
14.9 days - Average sunshine days in September:
17.1 days - Average sunshine days in October:
19.9 days - Average sunshine days in November:
20.4 days - Average sunshine days in December:
18.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.6 days).
Average UV index
Colton, SD
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover
Colton, SD
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility
Colton, 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).
