Clear Lake, SD has a continental climate with cold winters and hot summers. During the winter months, temperatures can dip as low as -20°F, while during the summer months they can reach up to 90°F. Precipitation is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year, with an average annual rainfall of 17 inches and occasional snowfall in the winter months. Clear Lake enjoys plenty of sunshine throughout the year with an average of 235 days of clear skies per year.
Clear Lake, South Dakota gets 26 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Clear Lake averages 42 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 212 sunny days per year in Clear Lake. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Clear Lake gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 88 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 81 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 2
Rain: averages 26 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 42 inches of snow a year