Canistota, SD has a humid continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. In the summer months, temperatures can reach up to 85°F with high humidity levels and mild nights. During the winter, temperatures drop to an average of 25°F or lower. Precipitation is evenly distributed throughout the year with rain and snowfall occurring throughout all four seasons. The area receives about 23 inches of snow annually, making it ideal for outdoor activities such as skiing and snowshoeing.
Canistota, South Dakota gets 27 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Canistota averages 36 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 209 sunny days per year in Canistota. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Canistota gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 76 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 84 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 7
Rain: averages 27 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 36 inches of snow a year