Climate and monthly weather forecastWakpala, SD
Climate and monthly weather forecast
Weather in January
January, like December, is a freezing cold winter month in Wakpala, South Dakota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 23°F (-5°C) and 9°F (-12.8°C). Wakpala's January weather, with an average high temperature of 23°F (-5°C) and an average low temperature of 9°F (-12.8°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 Wakpala, South Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 25.2°F (-3.8°C) and 11.7°F (-11.3°C). As Wakpala welcomes February, the average high-temperature records at a still subzero cold 25.2°F (-3.8°C), marking an insignificant deviation from the prior month. Weather in February »Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a wintry month in Wakpala, South Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between max 40.5°F (4.7°C) and min 25.9°F (-3.4°C). The onset of March marks a clear increase in the average high-temperature, escalating from a subzero cold 25.2°F (-3.8°C) in February to a wintry 40.5°F (4.7°C). Weather in March »Weather in April
April is a fresh spring month in Wakpala, South Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average high of 54.1°F (12.3°C) and an average low of 36.9°F (2.7°C). April marks a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from March's icy 40.5°F (4.7°C) to a fresh 54.1°F (12.3°C). Weather in April »Weather in May
May, the last month of the spring in Wakpala, is an enjoyable month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 48.2°F (9°C) and 66.6°F (19.2°C). The average high-temperature increases in May, moving from a fresh 54.1°F (12.3°C) in April to a refreshing 66.6°F (19.2°C). Weather in May »Weather in June
The first month of the summer, June, is a warm month in Wakpala, South Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 58.6°F (14.8°C) and 78.3°F (25.7°C). The transition to June introduces an increase in the average high-temperature, shifting from a refreshing 66.6°F (19.2°C) in May to a warm 78.3°F (25.7°C). Weather in June »Weather in July
July in Wakpala, South Dakota, is a tropical summer month, with an average temperature ranging between max 86.4°F (30.2°C) and min 65.5°F (18.6°C). With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of 86.4°F (30.2°C) and a low of 65.5°F (18.6°C), July stands out as the warmest month. For most parts of July, the heat index is computed to be a tropical 89.6°F (32°C). Weather in July »Weather in August
August, the last month of the summer in Wakpala, is another warm month, with an average temperature ranging between min 63.3°F (17.4°C) and max 84.2°F (29°C). August's arrival brings an average high-temperature of a warm 84.2°F (29°C), demonstrating subtle variation from the preceding month. Weather in August »Weather in September
September, the first month of the autumn in Wakpala, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature ranging between min 54.5°F (12.5°C) and max 74.5°F (23.6°C). Wakpala's September weather comes with a decrease in average high-temperatures, moving from 84.2°F (29°C) in August to a still warm 74.5°F (23.6°C). Weather in September »Weather in October
October, like September, is another mild autumn month in Wakpala, South Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 55.9°F (13.3°C) and 41.4°F (5.2°C). October's arrival is marked by a notable drop in high-temperatures, falling from a moderately hot 74.5°F (23.6°C) in September to a refreshing 55.9°F (13.3°C). Weather in October »Weather in November
November, the last month of the autumn in Wakpala, is also a wintry month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 41.5°F (5.3°C) and 28.4°F (-2°C). The onset of November marks a clear decrease in the average high-temperature, dropping from a moderate 55.9°F (13.3°C) in October to a wintry 41.5°F (5.3°C). Weather in November »Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Wakpala, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature varying between 14.4°F (-9.8°C) and 25.7°F (-3.5°C). December's arrival brings a noticeable temperature shift, dropping from a cold 41.5°F (5.3°C) in November to a freezing cold 25.7°F (-3.5°C). Weather in December »Updated: Feb 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions
January, characterized by an average high temperature of 23°F (-5°C) and a low temperature of 9°F (-12.8°C), is generally the coldest month in Wakpala.
January is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 87%.
January is the month with the least rainfall in Wakpala, South Dakota. Rain falls for 2.3 days and accumulates 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation.
In Wakpala, during the entire year, the rain falls for 89.4 days and collects up to 15.39" (391mm) of precipitation.
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Wakpala.
Throughout the year, there are 49.4 snowfall days, and 19.09" (485mm) of snow is accumulated.
January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.1h of sunshine.
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 in Wakpala is February, when snow falls for 10.3 days and typically aggregates up to 3.98" (101mm) of snow.
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.
June is the month with the most rainfall in Wakpala, South Dakota. Rain falls for 13.8 days and accumulates 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation.
June through September are months without snowfall.
June has the longest days of the year, with an average of 15h and 36min of daylight.
June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index.
The month of July, characterized by an average high of 86.4°F (30.2°C) and a low of 65.5°F (18.6°C), is recognized as the warmest.
With an average of 11.4h of sunshine, July has the most sunshine of the year in Wakpala, South Dakota.
With an average relative humidity of 52%, August is the least humid month in Wakpala.
With an average of 8h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
Average temperature
Wakpala, SD
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23°F).
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9°F).
Average pressure
Wakpala, 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:
29.95"Hg - Average pressure in May:
29.92"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:
29.94"Hg - Average pressure in October:
29.98"Hg - Average pressure in November:
30.05"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 (29.84"Hg).
Average wind speed
Wakpala, SD
- Average wind speed in January:
10mph - Average wind speed in February:
9.4mph - Average wind speed in March:
10.4mph - Average wind speed in April:
11.5mph - Average wind speed in May:
10.8mph - Average wind speed in June:
10.4mph
- Average wind speed in July:
9.8mph - Average wind speed in August:
9.5mph - Average wind speed in September:
11.1mph - Average wind speed in October:
11.4mph - Average wind speed in November:
10.2mph - Average wind speed in December:
9.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (9.4mph).
Average humidity
Wakpala, SD
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (52%).
Average rainfall
Wakpala, SD
- Average rainfall in January:
0.47" - Average rainfall in February:
0.67" - Average rainfall in March:
0.98" - Average rainfall in April:
1.57" - Average rainfall in May:
2.28" - Average rainfall in June:
2.32"
- Average rainfall in July:
2.09" - Average rainfall in August:
1.18" - Average rainfall in September:
1.18" - Average rainfall in October:
1.38" - Average rainfall in November:
0.59" - Average rainfall in December:
0.67"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.32").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").
Average rainfall days
Wakpala, SD
- Average rainfall days in January:
2.3 days - Average rainfall days in February:
1.3 days - Average rainfall days in March:
6.3 days - Average rainfall days in April:
10.4 days - Average rainfall days in May:
13.2 days - Average rainfall days in June:
13.8 days
- Average rainfall days in July:
11 days - Average rainfall days in August:
10.4 days - Average rainfall days in September:
7.1 days - Average rainfall days in October:
7.5 days - Average rainfall days in November:
3.4 days - Average rainfall days in December:
2.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.3 days).
Average snowfall
Wakpala, SD
- Average snowfall in January:
2.87" - Average snowfall in February:
3.98" - Average snowfall in March:
3.11" - Average snowfall in April:
2.8" - Average snowfall in May:
0.12" - Average snowfall in June:
0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.98").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days
Wakpala, SD
- Average snowfall days in January:
11.8 days - Average snowfall days in February:
10.3 days - Average snowfall days in March:
7.8 days - Average snowfall days in April:
3.6 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:
1.6 days - Average snowfall days in November:
4.5 days - Average snowfall days in December:
9.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight / Average sunshine
Wakpala, 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 6min - Average sunshine in February:
5h and 12min - Average sunshine in March:
6h and 0min - Average sunshine in April:
7h and 48min - Average sunshine in May:
9h and 18min - Average sunshine in June:
10h and 42min
- Average sunshine in July:
11h and 24min - Average sunshine in August:
10h and 54min - Average sunshine in September:
8h and 36min - Average sunshine in October:
6h and 36min - Average sunshine in November:
5h and 36min - Average sunshine in December:
4h and 30min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).
Average sunshine days
Wakpala, SD
- Average sunshine days in January:
18 days - Average sunshine days in February:
17.8 days - Average sunshine days in March:
17.3 days - Average sunshine days in April:
14.6 days - Average sunshine days in May:
15.5 days - Average sunshine days in June:
13.6 days
- Average sunshine days in July:
16.7 days - Average sunshine days in August:
18 days - Average sunshine days in September:
19.6 days - Average sunshine days in October:
21 days - Average sunshine days in November:
21.5 days - Average sunshine days in December:
20.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.6 days).
Average UV index
Wakpala, 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 and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover
Wakpala, SD
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 21).
Average visibility
Wakpala, 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).
