Anderson, SD has a humid continental climate with warm to hot summers and cold winters. The average annual temperature is around 47°F (8°C). The area receives an average of 27 inches (68 cm) of precipitation per year, with most of the rainfall occurring during the summer season. Snowfall usually occurs from October to April, though it can occur as late as May or even June in some years. Summers are typically warm and humid, with temperatures averaging in the mid-80s (30°C) during the day and dropping into the mid-60s (18°C) at night. Winters can be quite cold, with average temperatures ranging between 10-15°F (-12 to -9°C).
Anderson, South Dakota gets 27 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Anderson averages 38 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 208 sunny days per year in Anderson. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Anderson gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 91 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 6
Rain: averages 27 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 38 inches of snow a year