Climate and monthly weather forecastPrairie City, SD
Climate and monthly weather forecast
Weather in January
January, like December, is another subzero cold winter month in Prairie City, South Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between max 25.5°F (-3.6°C) and min 12°F (-11.1°C). January brings the lowest temperatures, with an average high of 25.5°F (-3.6°C) and an average low of 12°F (-11.1°C). Weather in January »Weather in February
February, the last month of the winter in Prairie City, is another freezing cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 13.3°F (-10.4°C) and 27°F (-2.8°C). As January turns into February, the average high-temperatures rest at a still subzero cold 27°F (-2.8°C), showing a minor variation from the prior month. Weather in February »Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a wintry month in Prairie City, South Dakota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 41.4°F (5.2°C) and 26.1°F (-3.3°C). The start of March signals a clear increase in the average high-temperature, soaring from a subzero cold 27°F (-2.8°C) in February to a wintry 41.4°F (5.2°C). Weather in March »Weather in April
April is a cool spring month in Prairie City, South Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 52°F (11.1°C) and 35.1°F (1.7°C). Noticing a change, the average high-temperature during April moves from March's wintry 41.4°F (5.2°C) to a fresh 52°F (11.1°C). Weather in April »Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is a refreshing month in Prairie City, South Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between min 45.9°F (7.7°C) and max 64.2°F (17.9°C). As May arrives, a rise in the average high-temperature is observed, moving from a fresh 52°F (11.1°C) in April to a comfortable 64.2°F (17.9°C). Weather in May »Weather in June
June, the first month of the summer in Prairie City, is a moderately hot month, with an average temperature varying between 75.9°F (24.4°C) and 55.4°F (13°C). With the onset of June, Prairie City's average high-temperature sees a rise, moving from May's enjoyable 64.2°F (17.9°C) to a warm 75.9°F (24.4°C). Weather in June »Weather in July
July, the same as June, is another warm summer month in Prairie City, South Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between max 84.7°F (29.3°C) and min 62.4°F (16.9°C). July, with its high-temperature average of 84.7°F (29.3°C) and a low-temperature average of 62.4°F (16.9°C), is the warmest month. The heat index value for July is evaluated at a hot 86°F (30°C). Weather in July »Weather in August
The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Prairie City, South Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average high of 82.4°F (28°C) and an average low of 61.7°F (16.5°C). In August, Prairie City experiences a minor shift in meteorological conditions with average high-temperatures marked at a still moderately hot 82.4°F (28°C), closely mirroring the climate in July. Weather in August »Weather in September
The first month of the autumn, September, is also an agreeable month in Prairie City, South Dakota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 53.4°F (11.9°C) and 73°F (22.8°C). Prairie City's progression into September involves a drop in the average high-temperature, receding from a warm 82.4°F (28°C) in August to an agreeable 73°F (22.8°C). Weather in September »Weather in October
October, the same as September, is another fresh autumn month in Prairie City, South Dakota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 38.8°F (3.8°C) and 54.5°F (12.5°C). October's arrival sees a clear drop in the average high-temperature, decreasing from September's pleasant 73°F (22.8°C) to a fresh 54.5°F (12.5°C). Weather in October »Weather in November
November, the last month of the autumn in Prairie City, is another cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 27.1°F (-2.7°C) and an average high of 41.2°F (5.1°C). Prairie City's November weather comes with a decrease in average high-temperatures, moving from a fresh 54.5°F (12.5°C) in October to an icy 41.2°F (5.1°C). Weather in November »Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Prairie City, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max 26.2°F (-3.2°C) and min 14.4°F (-9.8°C). As December arrives, Prairie City's weather displays a notable decrease in high-temperatures, falling from November's cold 41.2°F (5.1°C) to a freezing cold 26.2°F (-3.2°C). Weather in December »Updated: Jul 20, 2024
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Frequently asked questions
In Prairie City, the average lowest temperatures are observed in January, with a high of 25.5°F (-3.6°C) and a low of 12°F (-11.1°C).
With an average relative humidity of 84%, January is the most humid month.
January and November are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 4.2 days and typically aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of rain.
In Prairie City, during the entire year, the rain falls for 104.8 days and collects up to 15.2" (386mm) of precipitation.
Months with snowfall are January through June, October through December.
Throughout the year, in Prairie City, there are 67.2 snowfall days, and 24.69" (627mm) of snow is accumulated.
The month with the most snowfall is February, when snow falls for 13.5 days and typically aggregates up to 4.84" (123mm) of snow.
The month with the least sunshine is February, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine.
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.
May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 15.3 days and accumulates 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation.
With an average of 15h and 36min of daylight, June has the longest days of the year.
The months with the highest UV index are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6.
July is the month when Prairie City sees the average highest temperatures, with a high of 84.7°F (29.3°C) and a low of 62.4°F (16.9°C).
In Prairie City, snow does not fall in July through September.
The month with the most sunshine is July, with an average of 11.5h of sunshine.
August is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 50%.
November is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 1.
With an average of 8h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Prairie City.
Average temperature
Prairie City, SD
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.5°F).
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12°F).
Average pressure
Prairie City, SD
- Average pressure in January:
30.15"Hg - Average pressure in February:
30.16"Hg - Average pressure in March:
30.04"Hg - Average pressure in April:
29.94"Hg - Average pressure in May:
29.91"Hg - Average pressure in June:
29.84"Hg
- Average pressure in July:
29.9"Hg - Average pressure in August:
29.9"Hg - Average pressure in September:
29.93"Hg - Average pressure in October:
29.98"Hg - Average pressure in November:
30.05"Hg - Average pressure in December:
30.14"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).
Average wind speed
Prairie City, SD
- Average wind speed in January:
11.7mph - Average wind speed in February:
10.4mph - Average wind speed in March:
11mph - Average wind speed in April:
11.6mph - Average wind speed in May:
11mph - Average wind speed in June:
10.6mph
- Average wind speed in July:
9.8mph - Average wind speed in August:
9.7mph - Average wind speed in September:
10.7mph - Average wind speed in October:
11.7mph - Average wind speed in November:
11.1mph - Average wind speed in December:
11.1mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and October (11.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.7mph).
Average humidity
Prairie City, SD
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (50%).
Average rainfall
Prairie City, SD
- Average rainfall in January:
0.51" - Average rainfall in February:
0.67" - Average rainfall in March:
1.02" - Average rainfall in April:
1.46" - Average rainfall in May:
2.48" - Average rainfall in June:
2.32"
- Average rainfall in July:
1.61" - Average rainfall in August:
1.54" - Average rainfall in September:
1.14" - Average rainfall in October:
1.34" - Average rainfall in November:
0.51" - Average rainfall in December:
0.59"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.48").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (0.51").
Average rainfall days
Prairie City, SD
- Average rainfall days in January:
4.2 days - Average rainfall days in February:
3.5 days - Average rainfall days in March:
7.7 days - Average rainfall days in April:
13.1 days - Average rainfall days in May:
15.3 days - Average rainfall days in June:
15.2 days
- Average rainfall days in July:
12.8 days - Average rainfall days in August:
10.2 days - Average rainfall days in September:
8.1 days - Average rainfall days in October:
7.7 days - Average rainfall days in November:
3 days - Average rainfall days in December:
4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3 days).
Average snowfall
Prairie City, SD
- Average snowfall in January:
3.03" - Average snowfall in February:
4.84" - Average snowfall in March:
3.62" - Average snowfall in April:
3.5" - Average snowfall in May:
2.01" - Average snowfall in June:
0.04"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.84").
The months with the least snowfall are July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days
Prairie City, SD
- Average snowfall days in January:
12.1 days - Average snowfall days in February:
13.5 days - Average snowfall days in March:
10.5 days - Average snowfall days in April:
5.9 days - Average snowfall days in May:
1.4 days - Average snowfall days in June:
0.1 days
- Average snowfall days in July:
0 days - Average snowfall days in August:
0 days - Average snowfall days in September:
0.1 days - Average snowfall days in October:
3.6 days - Average snowfall days in November:
7.5 days - Average snowfall days in December:
12.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (13.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).
Average daylight / Average sunshine
Prairie City, SD
- Average daylight in January:
9h and 12min - Average daylight in February:
10h and 24min - Average daylight in March:
12h and 0min - Average daylight in April:
13h and 36min - Average daylight in May:
14h and 54min - Average daylight in June:
15h and 36min
- Average daylight in July:
15h and 18min - Average daylight in August:
14h and 6min - Average daylight in September:
12h and 30min - Average daylight in October:
10h and 54min - Average daylight in November:
9h and 30min - Average daylight in December:
8h and 48min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in January:
4h and 42min - Average sunshine in February:
4h and 36min - Average sunshine in March:
6h and 12min - Average sunshine in April:
8h and 24min - Average sunshine in May:
9h and 30min - Average sunshine in June:
10h and 48min
- Average sunshine in July:
11h and 30min - Average sunshine in August:
11h and 24min - Average sunshine in September:
9h and 42min - Average sunshine in October:
6h and 36min - Average sunshine in November:
5h and 48min - Average sunshine in December:
4h and 54min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days
Prairie City, SD
- Average sunshine days in January:
16.5 days - Average sunshine days in February:
14.6 days - Average sunshine days in March:
13.2 days - Average sunshine days in April:
11.8 days - Average sunshine days in May:
12.1 days - Average sunshine days in June:
12.2 days
- Average sunshine days in July:
15.1 days - Average sunshine days in August:
17.3 days - Average sunshine days in September:
19 days - Average sunshine days in October:
18.4 days - Average sunshine days in November:
19.5 days - Average sunshine days in December:
16.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.8 days).
Average UV index
Prairie City, SD
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is November (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover
Prairie City, SD
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 52).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 20).
Average visibility
Prairie City, 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).
