Alcester, SD has a humid continental climate with cold, snowy winters and warm, humid summers. The average January temperatures are typically around 17°F (-8°C), while in July the average temperature is 79°F (26°C). Precipitation is evenly distributed throughout the year, with an average of 24 inches (610 mm) annually. Snowfall is common in winter months, averaging 51 inches (1.3 m) each year. Alcester experiences all four seasons, making it a great place for outdoor activities such as skiing and snowshoeing in the winter and swimming and camping in the summer months.
Alcester, South Dakota gets 28 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Alcester averages 30 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 211 sunny days per year in Alcester. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Alcester gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 87 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 28 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 30 inches of snow a year