Greenland, SD has a humid continental climate with large seasonal temperature differences throughout the year. Summers are generally warm and humid, while winters tend to be cold and snowy. There is an abundance of precipitation throughout the year with snowfall in the winter and heavy rainstorms during the summer months. The average annual temperature is around 37 degrees Fahrenheit and the average yearly snowfall is around 45 inches. Greenland experiences four distinct seasons in any given year that offer a range of temperature extremes and weather conditions.
Greenland, South Dakota gets 27 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Greenland averages 37 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 Greenland. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Greenland gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 77 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 27 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 37 inches of snow a year