Climate and monthly weather forecastDolton, SD
Climate and monthly weather forecast
Weather in January
January, the same as December, in Dolton, South Dakota, is a freezing cold winter month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 22.8°F (-5.1°C) and an average low of 9.3°F (-12.6°C). Dolton's January weather, with an average high temperature of 22.8°F (-5.1°C) and an average low temperature of 9.3°F (-12.6°C), tends to be the coldest of the year. Weather in January »Weather in February
The last month of the winter, February, is another freezing cold month in Dolton, South Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average high of 26.6°F (-3°C) and an average low of 13.1°F (-10.5°C). February's average high-temperature is a still subzero cold 26.6°F (-3°C), maintaining a close comparison with January's 22.8°F (-5.1°C). Weather in February »Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Dolton, South Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between max 42.8°F (6°C) and min 27.7°F (-2.4°C). Dolton in March showcases a distinct temperature shift, moving from an average high of a subzero cold 26.6°F (-3°C) in February to a frosty 42.8°F (6°C). Weather in March »Weather in April
April is a mild spring month in Dolton, South Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average high of 55.4°F (13°C) and an average low of 38.5°F (3.6°C). The start of April signals an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a chilly 42.8°F (6°C) in March to a mild 55.4°F (13°C). Weather in April »Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is an enjoyable month in Dolton, South Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average high of 67.3°F (19.6°C) and an average low of 50°F (10°C). In Dolton, the onset of May comes with an increased average high-temperature, moving from April's moderate 55.4°F (13°C) to an enjoyable 67.3°F (19.6°C). Weather in May »Weather in June
The first month of the summer, June, is a moderately hot month in Dolton, South Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between min 60.1°F (15.6°C) and max 77.5°F (25.3°C). An escalation in the average high-temperature is seen with the onset of June, moving from an enjoyable 67.3°F (19.6°C) in May to a warm 77.5°F (25.3°C). Weather in June »Weather in July
July, like June, in Dolton, South Dakota, is a moderately hot summer month, with an average temperature varying between 63.1°F (17.3°C) and 82.6°F (28.1°C). July stands out as Dolton's warmest month, with temperatures ranging between an average high of 82.6°F (28.1°C) and a low of 63.1°F (17.3°C). In July, the average heat index is estimated at a tropical 87.8°F (31°C). Weather in July »Weather in August
The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Dolton, South Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between max 81.1°F (27.3°C) and min 59.5°F (15.3°C). Transitioning from July to August, Dolton observes an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 81.1°F (27.3°C), differing subtly from the previous month. Weather in August »Weather in September
September, the first month of the autumn in Dolton, is still a warm month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 53.4°F (11.9°C) and an average high of 74.3°F (23.5°C). September signifies a gentle decline in Dolton's average high-temperature, easing from 81.1°F (27.3°C) in August to a still moderately hot 74.3°F (23.5°C). Weather in September »Weather in October
October, the same as September, in Dolton, South Dakota, is another refreshing autumn month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 41.2°F (5.1°C) and 57.2°F (14°C). October's arrival witnesses a distinct temperature drop, receding from September's warm 74.3°F (23.5°C) to a mild 57.2°F (14°C). Weather in October »Weather in November
November, the last month of the autumn in Dolton, is another chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 29.1°F (-1.6°C) and an average high of 43°F (6.1°C). With November's arrival, Dolton's weather changes as the average high-temperature falls from a refreshing 57.2°F (14°C) in October to a frosty 43°F (6.1°C). Weather in November »Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Dolton, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max 27.5°F (-2.5°C) and min 15.4°F (-9.2°C). The transition from November to December brings a clear temperature drop, with average high-temperatures decreasing from a frosty 43°F (6.1°C) to a subzero cold 27.5°F (-2.5°C). Weather in December »Updated: Aug 7, 2024
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Frequently asked questions
Dolton's coldest month, January, generally records average temperatures ranging from a high of 22.8°F (-5.1°C) to a low of 9.3°F (-12.6°C).
With an average relative humidity of 88%, January is the most humid month.
In Dolton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 118.3 days and collects up to 22.76" (578mm) of precipitation.
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall.
In Dolton, during the entire year, snow falls for 45.4 days and aggregates up to 19.33" (491mm) of snow.
With an average of 4h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.
January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.
The month with the least rainfall is February, when the rain falls for 2.6 days and typically collects 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation.
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.
June is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 18.3 days and accumulates 3.62" (92mm) of precipitation.
June through September are months without snowfall.
With an average of 15h and 24min of daylight, June has the longest days of the year.
The months with the highest UV index are June and July, with an average maximum UV index of 6.
July, on average, is the warmest month, registering a high temperature of 82.6°F (28.1°C) and a low of 63.1°F (17.3°C).
With an average of 10.7h of sunshine, July has the most sunshine of the year.
With an average relative humidity of 67%, October is the least humid month.
December is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 10.1 days and accumulates 4.21" (107mm) of snow.
With an average of 9h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
Average temperature
Dolton, SD
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.8°F).
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.3°F).
Average pressure
Dolton, SD
- Average pressure in January:
30.16"Hg - Average pressure in February:
30.16"Hg - Average pressure in March:
30.06"Hg - Average pressure in April:
29.93"Hg - Average pressure in May:
29.92"Hg - Average pressure in June:
29.85"Hg
- Average pressure in July:
29.93"Hg - Average pressure in August:
29.93"Hg - Average pressure in September:
29.97"Hg - Average pressure in October:
29.99"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 (29.85"Hg).
Average wind speed
Dolton, SD
- Average wind speed in January:
10.6mph - Average wind speed in February:
10.6mph - Average wind speed in March:
10.9mph - 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:
8.1mph - Average wind speed in August:
8.3mph - Average wind speed in September:
9.5mph - Average wind speed in October:
10.7mph - Average wind speed in November:
10.5mph - 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 (8.1mph).
Average humidity
Dolton, SD
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (67%).
Average rainfall
Dolton, SD
- Average rainfall in January:
0.67" - Average rainfall in February:
0.63" - Average rainfall in March:
1.38" - Average rainfall in April:
2.36" - Average rainfall in May:
3.19" - Average rainfall in June:
3.62"
- Average rainfall in July:
2.87" - Average rainfall in August:
2.48" - Average rainfall in September:
2.05" - Average rainfall in October:
1.77" - Average rainfall in November:
0.67" - Average rainfall in December:
1.06"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.63").
Average rainfall days
Dolton, SD
- Average rainfall days in January:
2.9 days - Average rainfall days in February:
2.6 days - Average rainfall days in March:
8.1 days - Average rainfall days in April:
12.8 days - Average rainfall days in May:
17.1 days - Average rainfall days in June:
18.3 days
- Average rainfall days in July:
14.4 days - Average rainfall days in August:
13.9 days - Average rainfall days in September:
11.7 days - Average rainfall days in October:
8.5 days - Average rainfall days in November:
4.5 days - Average rainfall days in December:
3.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.6 days).
Average snowfall
Dolton, SD
The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.21").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days
Dolton, SD
- Average snowfall days in January:
10.8 days - Average snowfall days in February:
8.9 days - Average snowfall days in March:
6.9 days - Average snowfall days in April:
2.5 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:
4.4 days - Average snowfall days in December:
10.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight / Average sunshine
Dolton, 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 42min - Average daylight in June:
15h and 24min
- Average daylight in July:
15h and 0min - 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 6min - Average sunshine in March:
6h and 0min - Average sunshine in April:
7h and 48min - Average sunshine in May:
8h and 42min - Average sunshine in June:
9h and 54min
- Average sunshine in July:
10h and 42min - Average sunshine in August:
9h and 54min - Average sunshine in September:
8h and 42min - 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
Dolton, SD
- Average sunshine days in January:
19.6 days - Average sunshine days in February:
17.3 days - Average sunshine days in March:
16.4 days - Average sunshine days in April:
13.6 days - Average sunshine days in May:
12.1 days - Average sunshine days in June:
9.2 days
- Average sunshine days in July:
13.3 days - Average sunshine days in August:
13 days - Average sunshine days in September:
16.8 days - Average sunshine days in October:
19.5 days - Average sunshine days in November:
21.5 days - Average sunshine days in December:
20.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.2 days).
Average UV index
Dolton, 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
Dolton, 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
Dolton, 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).
