Climate and monthly weather forecastVale, SD
Climate and monthly weather forecast
Weather in January
January, the same as December, is another cold winter month in Vale, South Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 32.4°F (0.2°C) and 18.7°F (-7.4°C). With the onset of January, the average high-temperature stands at a still cold 32.4°F (0.2°C), closely aligned with December's 32.2°F (0.1°C). Weather in January »Weather in February
The last month of the winter, February, is another cold month in Vale, South Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between max 32.7°F (0.4°C) and min 18°F (-7.8°C). Vale starts February with an average high-temperature of a still wintry 32.7°F (0.4°C), a minor shift from January's 32.4°F (0.2°C). Weather in February »Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Vale, South Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average low of 28.6°F (-1.9°C) and an average high of 45°F (7.2°C). As February transitions into March, a change in temperatures is observed, with average highs moving from a wintry 32.7°F (0.4°C) to a chilly 45°F (7.2°C). Weather in March »Weather in April
April in Vale, South Dakota, is a cool spring month, with an average temperature ranging between min 35.1°F (1.7°C) and max 52.3°F (11.3°C). A minor escalation in the average high-temperature is seen with the onset of April, moving from a chilly 45°F (7.2°C) in March to a fresh 52.3°F (11.3°C). Weather in April »Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is an enjoyable month in Vale, South Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 44.6°F (7°C) and 63°F (17.2°C). The commencement of May sees a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a cool 52.3°F (11.3°C) in April to a comfortable 63°F (17.2°C). Weather in May »Weather in June
June, the first month of the summer in Vale, is a moderately hot month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 76.1°F (24.5°C) and an average low of 55.2°F (12.9°C). The shift into June brings an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a refreshing 63°F (17.2°C) in May to a warm 76.1°F (24.5°C). Weather in June »Weather in July
July, like June, in Vale, South Dakota, is a moderately hot summer month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 62.4°F (16.9°C) and 84.7°F (29.3°C). Vale's warmest month, July, generally records average temperatures ranging from a high of 84.7°F (29.3°C) to a low of 62.4°F (16.9°C). Throughout July, the heat index is calculated to be a tropical 86°F (30°C). Weather in July »Weather in August
August, the last month of the summer in Vale, is also a moderately hot month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 61.2°F (16.2°C) and an average high of 82.6°F (28.1°C). The advent of August observes an average high-temperature of a still warm 82.6°F (28.1°C), nearly identical to July's 84.7°F (29.3°C). Weather in August »Weather in September
The first month of the autumn, September, is still a warm month in Vale, South Dakota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 53.4°F (11.9°C) and 73.8°F (23.2°C). In September, the average high-temperature marginally drops from a moderately hot 82.6°F (28.1°C) in August to a still warm 73.8°F (23.2°C). Weather in September »Weather in October
October, like September, is another refreshing autumn month in Vale, South Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between min 40.1°F (4.5°C) and max 56.3°F (13.5°C). A clear reduction in the average high-temperature is witnessed with the onset of October, reducing from a moderately hot 73.8°F (23.2°C) in September to a moderate 56.3°F (13.5°C). Weather in October »Weather in November
The last month of the autumn, November, is also a frosty month in Vale, South Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 44.8°F (7.1°C) and 29.5°F (-1.4°C). Vale's average high-temperature decreases in November, falling from a refreshing 56.3°F (13.5°C) in October to a frosty 44.8°F (7.1°C). Weather in November »Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Vale, is still a cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 18.9°F (-7.3°C) and max 32.2°F (0.1°C). In Vale, the lowest average temperatures are observed in December, with a high of 32.2°F (0.1°C) and a low of 18.9°F (-7.3°C). Weather in December »Updated: Feb 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions
January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 77%.
January is the month with the least rainfall in Vale, South Dakota. Rain falls for 6.5 days and accumulates 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.
Throughout the year, in Vale, there are 126.3 rainfall days, and 16.77" (426mm) of precipitation is accumulated.
January through May, September through December are months with snowfall.
Throughout the year, in Vale, there are 62.1 snowfall days, and 36.26" (921mm) of snow is accumulated.
January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Vale, South Dakota.
February has the least sunshine of the year in Vale, with an average of 5.9h of sunshine.
On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Vale, South Dakota, 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.
April is the month with the most snowfall in Vale. Snow falls for 6.6 days and accumulates 8.23" (209mm) of snow.
The month with the most rainfall in Vale is May, when the rain falls for 17.3 days and typically aggregates up to 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation.
June through August are months without snowfall in Vale, South Dakota.
With an average of 15h and 30min of daylight, June has the longest days of the year in Vale.
The months with the highest UV index in Vale, South Dakota, are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6.
July is the month when Vale 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).
The months with the lowest humidity are August and September, with an average relative humidity of 49%.
August has the most sunshine of the year in Vale, South Dakota, with an average of 11.7h of sunshine.
December stands out as Vale's coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 32.2°F (0.1°C) and a low-temperature of 18.9°F (-7.3°C).
The month with the shortest days in Vale is December, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.
Average temperature
Vale, SD
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (32.2°F).
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (18°F).
Average pressure
Vale, SD
- Average pressure in January:
30.14"Hg - Average pressure in February:
30.12"Hg - Average pressure in March:
30.01"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:
29.89"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:
30.13"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).
Average wind speed
Vale, SD
- Average wind speed in January:
10.2mph - Average wind speed in February:
9.4mph - Average wind speed in March:
9.5mph - Average wind speed in April:
10.1mph - Average wind speed in May:
9.6mph - Average wind speed in June:
9.2mph
- Average wind speed in July:
8.3mph - Average wind speed in August:
8.3mph - Average wind speed in September:
9.1mph - Average wind speed in October:
10.4mph - Average wind speed in November:
9.7mph - Average wind speed in December:
9.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.3mph).
Average humidity
Vale, SD
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (49%).
Average rainfall
Vale, SD
- Average rainfall in January:
0.59" - Average rainfall in February:
0.91" - Average rainfall in March:
1.38" - Average rainfall in April:
2.36" - Average rainfall in May:
2.52" - Average rainfall in June:
1.89"
- Average rainfall in July:
1.89" - Average rainfall in August:
1.57" - Average rainfall in September:
0.83" - Average rainfall in October:
1.38" - Average rainfall in November:
0.71" - Average rainfall in December:
0.75"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.52").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").
Average rainfall days
Vale, SD
- Average rainfall days in January:
6.5 days - Average rainfall days in February:
6.3 days - Average rainfall days in March:
10.4 days - Average rainfall days in April:
14.4 days - Average rainfall days in May:
17.3 days - Average rainfall days in June:
14.8 days
- Average rainfall days in July:
13.4 days - Average rainfall days in August:
13.3 days - Average rainfall days in September:
9 days - Average rainfall days in October:
9 days - Average rainfall days in November:
6.1 days - Average rainfall days in December:
5.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (5.8 days).
Average snowfall
Vale, SD
- Average snowfall in January:
3.19" - Average snowfall in February:
6.18" - Average snowfall in March:
5.71" - Average snowfall in April:
8.23" - Average snowfall in May:
2.72" - Average snowfall in June:
0"
The month with the highest snowfall is April (8.23").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days
Vale, SD
- Average snowfall days in January:
11.4 days - Average snowfall days in February:
12.8 days - Average snowfall days in March:
9.1 days - Average snowfall days in April:
6.6 days - Average snowfall days in May:
2.3 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:
0.1 days - Average snowfall days in October:
3.4 days - Average snowfall days in November:
6.5 days - Average snowfall days in December:
9.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight / Average sunshine
Vale, SD
- Average daylight in January:
9h and 18min - 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 30min
- Average daylight in July:
15h and 12min - Average daylight in August:
14h and 0min - Average daylight in September:
12h and 30min - Average daylight in October:
11h and 0min - Average daylight in November:
9h and 36min - Average daylight in December:
8h and 54min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in January:
6h and 0min - Average sunshine in February:
5h and 54min - Average sunshine in March:
7h and 42min - Average sunshine in April:
9h and 18min - Average sunshine in May:
10h and 6min - Average sunshine in June:
11h and 18min
- Average sunshine in July:
11h and 36min - Average sunshine in August:
11h and 42min - Average sunshine in September:
10h and 24min - Average sunshine in October:
7h and 6min - Average sunshine in November:
6h and 36min - Average sunshine in December:
6h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).
Average sunshine days
Vale, SD
- Average sunshine days in January:
17.1 days - Average sunshine days in February:
13.3 days - Average sunshine days in March:
14.2 days - Average sunshine days in April:
10.3 days - Average sunshine days in May:
9.4 days - Average sunshine days in June:
11.4 days
- Average sunshine days in July:
13.3 days - Average sunshine days in August:
12.3 days - Average sunshine days in September:
17.7 days - Average sunshine days in October:
17.3 days - Average sunshine days in November:
20 days - Average sunshine days in December:
17.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.4 days).
Average UV index
Vale, SD
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover
Vale, SD
The months with the most cloud cover are February and April (Cloud cover 39).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 16).
Average visibility
Vale, 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).
