Climate and monthly weather forecastPlankinton, SD
Climate and monthly weather forecast
Weather in January
January, the same as December, in Plankinton, South Dakota, is another subzero cold winter month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 24.4°F (-4.2°C) and an average low of 10.2°F (-12.1°C). In Plankinton, January records the lowest average temperatures, peaking at 24.4°F (-4.2°C) and reaching a low of 10.2°F (-12.1°C). Weather in January »Weather in February
The last month of the winter, February, is also a subzero cold month in Plankinton, South Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 28.6°F (-1.9°C) and 14.2°F (-9.9°C). Plankinton's weather in February displays an average high-temperature of a still freezing cold 28.6°F (-1.9°C), showing minor disparity from January's 24.4°F (-4.2°C). Weather in February »Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Plankinton, South Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between min 27.9°F (-2.3°C) and max 44.4°F (6.9°C). Plankinton sees a considerable increase in average high-temperatures during March, surging from a freezing cold 28.6°F (-1.9°C) in February to a frosty 44.4°F (6.9°C). Weather in March »Weather in April
April in Plankinton, South Dakota, is a mild spring month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 38.8°F (3.8°C) and an average high of 56.8°F (13.8°C). As April arrives, Plankinton's weather shows an increase in high-temperatures, moving from March's chilly 44.4°F (6.9°C) to a refreshing 56.8°F (13.8°C). Weather in April »Weather in May
May, the last month of the spring in Plankinton, is an agreeable month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 68.4°F (20.2°C) and an average low of 50°F (10°C). In May, the meteorological conditions change with the average high-temperature moving from a refreshing 56.8°F (13.8°C) in April to a pleasant 68.4°F (20.2°C). Weather in May »Weather in June
June, the first month of the summer in Plankinton, is a warm month, with an average temperature varying between 79°F (26.1°C) and 60.3°F (15.7°C). The beginning of June signals a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from an agreeable 68.4°F (20.2°C) in May to a warm 79°F (26.1°C). Weather in June »Weather in July
July, like June, in Plankinton, South Dakota, is another warm summer month, with an average temperature ranging between min 64.6°F (18.1°C) and max 85.6°F (29.8°C). In Plankinton, the peak average temperatures are observed in July, with a high of 85.6°F (29.8°C) and a low of 64.6°F (18.1°C). The heat index value during July is computed to be a hot 93.2°F (34°C). Weather in July »Weather in August
The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Plankinton, South Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average low of 62.1°F (16.7°C) and an average high of 84.4°F (29.1°C). The shift into August finds Plankinton at an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 84.4°F (29.1°C), closely comparable to July's conditions. Weather in August »Weather in September
The first month of the autumn, September, is also a moderately hot month in Plankinton, South Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average low of 55°F (12.8°C) and an average high of 76.1°F (24.5°C). September signals a slight drop in average high-temperature, sliding from August's 84.4°F (29.1°C) to a still warm 76.1°F (24.5°C). Weather in September »Weather in October
October, the same as September, in Plankinton, South Dakota, is another mild autumn month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 42.1°F (5.6°C) and 58.5°F (14.7°C). The start of October signals a clear decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from a warm 76.1°F (24.5°C) in September to a moderate 58.5°F (14.7°C). Weather in October »Weather in November
November, the last month of the autumn in Plankinton, is another chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 29.5°F (-1.4°C) and an average high of 45°F (7.2°C). November is characterized by a reduction in the average high-temperature, from a mild 58.5°F (14.7°C) in October to a chilly 45°F (7.2°C). Weather in November »Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Plankinton, is also a subzero cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 28.6°F (-1.9°C) and an average low of 16°F (-8.9°C). As Plankinton transitions into December, the average high-temperature shows a marked reduction, decreasing from a chilly 45°F (7.2°C) in November to a subzero cold 28.6°F (-1.9°C). Weather in December »Updated: Jul 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions
January is the month that records the lowest temperatures, with averages ranging from a high of 24.4°F (-4.2°C) to a low of 10.2°F (-12.1°C).
The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 87%.
Throughout the year, there are 93.2 rainfall days, and 11.3" (287mm) of precipitation is accumulated.
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall.
Throughout the year, there are 35.3 snowfall days, and 7.17" (182mm) of snow is accumulated.
With an average of 4.4h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.
January is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1.
February and November are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 1.9 days and typically aggregates up to 0.28" (7mm) of rain.
February is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 7.3 days and accumulates 1.42" (36mm) of snow.
On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Plankinton, 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 May, when the rain falls for 13.5 days and typically aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation.
May through September are months without snowfall.
The month with the longest days is June, with an average of 15h and 24min of daylight.
The months with the highest UV index are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6.
July brings the highest temperatures, with an average high of 85.6°F (29.8°C) and an average low of 64.6°F (18.1°C).
With an average of 11.1h of sunshine, July has the most sunshine of the year.
The months with the lowest humidity are September and October, with an average relative humidity of 63%.
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 0min of daylight.
Average temperature
Plankinton, SD
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.4°F).
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.2°F).
Average pressure
Plankinton, 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:
29.91"Hg - Average pressure in August:
29.92"Hg - Average pressure in September:
29.96"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 (29.85"Hg).
Average wind speed
Plankinton, SD
- Average wind speed in January:
10.3mph - Average wind speed in February:
10.3mph - Average wind speed in March:
10.7mph - Average wind speed in April:
11.2mph - Average wind speed in May:
9.8mph - Average wind speed in June:
9.2mph
- Average wind speed in July:
8.6mph - Average wind speed in August:
8.7mph - Average wind speed in September:
9.7mph - Average wind speed in October:
10.6mph - Average wind speed in November:
10.3mph - Average wind speed in December:
10.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.6mph).
Average humidity
Plankinton, SD
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are September and October (63%).
Average rainfall
Plankinton, SD
- Average rainfall in January:
0.31" - Average rainfall in February:
0.28" - Average rainfall in March:
0.83" - Average rainfall in April:
1.18" - Average rainfall in May:
1.65" - Average rainfall in June:
1.61"
- Average rainfall in July:
1.54" - Average rainfall in August:
1.14" - Average rainfall in September:
1.18" - Average rainfall in October:
0.79" - Average rainfall in November:
0.28" - Average rainfall in December:
0.51"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.65").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and November (0.28").
Average rainfall days
Plankinton, SD
- Average rainfall days in January:
2.6 days - Average rainfall days in February:
1.9 days - Average rainfall days in March:
7.2 days - Average rainfall days in April:
11.3 days - Average rainfall days in May:
13.5 days - Average rainfall days in June:
13.6 days
- Average rainfall days in July:
10.5 days - Average rainfall days in August:
10.5 days - Average rainfall days in September:
9.2 days - Average rainfall days in October:
6.8 days - Average rainfall days in November:
3.2 days - Average rainfall days in December:
2.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.9 days).
Average snowfall
Plankinton, SD
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.42").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days
Plankinton, SD
- Average snowfall days in January:
8.7 days - Average snowfall days in February:
7.3 days - Average snowfall days in March:
5.4 days - Average snowfall days in April:
2.6 days - Average snowfall days in May:
0.1 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:
0.9 days - Average snowfall days in November:
2.8 days - Average snowfall days in December:
7.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight / Average sunshine
Plankinton, 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 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 24min - Average sunshine in February:
5h and 24min - Average sunshine in March:
6h and 18min - Average sunshine in April:
8h and 0min - Average sunshine in May:
9h and 0min - Average sunshine in June:
10h and 18min
- Average sunshine in July:
11h and 6min - Average sunshine in August:
10h and 42min - Average sunshine in September:
8h and 54min - Average sunshine in October:
6h and 30min - Average sunshine in November:
5h and 48min - Average sunshine in December:
4h and 42min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).
Average sunshine days
Plankinton, SD
- Average sunshine days in January:
21.6 days - Average sunshine days in February:
19.8 days - Average sunshine days in March:
18.3 days - Average sunshine days in April:
14.8 days - Average sunshine days in May:
14 days - Average sunshine days in June:
12.8 days
- Average sunshine days in July:
17.8 days - Average sunshine days in August:
17.3 days - Average sunshine days in September:
18.3 days - Average sunshine days in October:
22 days - Average sunshine days in November:
23.4 days - Average sunshine days in December:
21.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.8 days).
Average UV index
Plankinton, SD
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover
Plankinton, SD
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 22).
Average visibility
Plankinton, 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).
