The remote server returned an error: (400) Bad Request.The remote server returned an error: (400) Bad Request. 2025 Compare Climate & Weather: Phoenix, AZ vs Belle Fourche, SD

2025 Compare Climate & Weather:
Phoenix, AZ vs Belle Fourche, SD

Change Cities
Highlights

On average, there are 227 sunny days per year in Belle Fourche. Phoenix averages 299 sunny days per year. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Belle Fourche, South Dakota gets 17.9 inches of rain, on average, per year. Phoenix, Arizona gets 9.2 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38.1 inches of rain per year.

Belle Fourche averages 30.2 inches of snow per year. Phoenix averages 0 inches of snow per year. The US average is 27.8 inches of snow per year.

Weather Highlights

Belle Fourche, South Dakota
Summer High:
the July high is around 87.3 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 12.5
Rain: averages 17.9 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 30.2 inches of snow a year

Phoenix, Arizona
Summer High:
the July high is around 104.5 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 43.2
Rain: averages 9.2 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0 inches of snow a year

BestPlaces Comfort Index
Belle Fourche

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Belle Fourche is 7.0 (10=best), which means it is one of the most pleasant places in South Dakota.

7 / 10
June, September and August are the most pleasant months in Belle Fourche, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

Phoenix

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Phoenix is 7.3 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Arizona.

7.3 / 10
April, March and November are the most pleasant months in Phoenix, while July and August are the least comfortable months.

Average Monthly High / Low (°F)
MonthPhoenix, AZBelle Fourche, SD
January67° / 43°37° / 13°
February70° / 46°39° / 14°
March76° / 50°48° / 23°
April84° / 57°59° / 32°
May94° / 65°68° / 43°
June102° / 73°78° / 52°
July105° / 80°87° / 58°
August103° / 80°87° / 56°
September98° / 73°76° / 46°
October88° / 61°62° / 34°
November75° / 49°47° / 23°
December65° / 42°37° / 13°
Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Phoenix / Belle Fourche
MonthHot DaysFreezing DaysRainy DaysSnowy Days
January0 / 01 / 294 / 50 / 3
February0 / 00 / 264 / 40 / 3
March1 / 00 / 264 / 60 / 3
April8 / 00 / 142 / 80 / 2
May22 / 00 / 31 / 100 / 0
June29 / 30 / 00 / 100 / 0
July31 / 120 / 04 / 80 / 0
August31 / 110 / 04 / 60 / 0
September28 / 40 / 23 / 50 / 0
October13 / 00 / 122 / 60 / 1
November1 / 00 / 252 / 50 / 2
December0 / 02 / 304 / 50 / 3
July is the hottest month for Phoenix with an average high temperature of 104.5°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Arizona. In Phoenix, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Phoenix are March, November and April.

July is the hottest month for Belle Fourche with an average high temperature of 87.3°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in South Dakota. In Belle Fourche, there are 2 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Belle Fourche are June, September and August.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Phoenix with an average of 42.2°. This is one of the warmest places in Arizona.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Belle Fourche with an average of 12.5°. This is one of the warmest places in South Dakota.

In Phoenix, there are 163.2 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Arizona.

In Belle Fourche, there are 31.2 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in South Dakota.

In Phoenix, there are 3.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Arizona.

In Belle Fourche, there are 167.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in South Dakota.

In Phoenix, there are 0.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Arizona.

In Belle Fourche, there are 18.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in South Dakota.

August is the wettest month in Phoenix with 1.1 inches of rain, and the driest month is June with 0.0 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 35% of yearly precipitation and 16% occurs in Summer, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 9.2 inches in Phoenix means that it is drier than most places in Arizona.


May is the wettest month in Belle Fourche with 3.1 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 0.4 inches. The wettest season is Summer with 35% of yearly precipitation and 8% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 17.9 inches in Belle Fourche means that it is one of the driest places in South Dakota.

August is the rainiest month in Phoenix with 4.0 days of rain, and June is the driest month with only 0.4 rainy days. There are 33.1 rainy days annually in Phoenix, which is less rainy than most places in Arizona. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 34% of the time and the driest is Summer with only a 20% chance of a rainy day.

May is the rainiest month in Belle Fourche with 10.0 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 4.2 rainy days. There are 76.6 rainy days annually in Belle Fourche, which is less rainy than most places in South Dakota. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 31% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 18% chance of a rainy day.

There is rarely any recorded snowfall in Phoenix, ranking it as one of the least snowy places in Arizona.

An annual snowfall of 30.2 inches in Belle Fourche means that it is one of the least snowy places in South Dakota.
Any measurable snowfall is a rare occurance in Phoenix.

March is the snowiest month in Belle Fourche with 6.3 inches of snow, and 8 months of the year have significant snowfall.

DID YOU KNOW?

Many people confuse Weather and Climate, but they are different. Weather refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, while Climate refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a long period of time.

Weather, more specifically, refers to how the atmosphere behaves and its effects on life and human activities. Most people think of Weather in terms of what can be observed: temperature, humidity, precipitation, and cloudy/sunny conditions. Weather conditions constantly change on a minute-to-minute basis.

Climate is a record of the average weather conditions for a given place over a long period of time, often referred to as Climate Normals. A 30-year period of record is a common requirement to be considered a Climate Normal.

Reviews for Phoenix    2 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Hi. I'd like to know if you still feel the same way about living in Broomfield. I went there this past July to check it out (along with Lafayette, Boulder (can't  More

   |    Reply

Over 16 years ago

Apex is perfect for what you are looking for. It's close enough to Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill to find a job and Cary the next town over, is a little more expensive but  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Phoenix

Reviews for Belle Fourche    2 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Hi. I'd like to know if you still feel the same way about living in Broomfield. I went there this past July to check it out (along with Lafayette, Boulder (can't  More

   |    Reply

Over 16 years ago

Apex is perfect for what you are looking for. It's close enough to Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill to find a job and Cary the next town over, is a little more expensive but  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Belle Fourche

Compare Cost of Living
Compare Phoenix Cost of Living vs Belle Fourche Cost of Living: Taxes, Childcare, Groceries, Health...


Zips In Phoenix, Arizona
85032, 85033, 85041, 85008, 85035, 85037, 85022, 85009, 85254, 85339, 47 total
Zips In BELLE FOURCHE, SOUTH DAKOTA
57717
Learn More About Belle Fourche, South Dakota
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.