Dakota Dunes, SD experiences a humid continental climate with cold winters and hot summers. Average temperatures range from lows of -3 degrees Fahrenheit in the winter to highs of 85 degrees Fahrenheit in the summertime. Precipitation is spread fairly evenly throughout the year, reaching an average of about 30 inches annually. Snowfall is also common in Dakota Dunes, especially during the winter months when snow can accumulate up to 10 inches each month. Although the weather is unpredictable, Dakota Dunes typically experiences four distinct seasons that give way to beautiful natural landscapes and unique outdoor activities.
Dakota Dunes, South Dakota gets 30 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Dakota Dunes averages 32 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 Dakota Dunes. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Dakota Dunes gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 84 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 85 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 10
Rain: averages 30 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 32 inches of snow a year