Hanson, SD has a moderate climate that varies throughout the year. Summers are warm and humid, with temperatures ranging from the mid-70s to the upper 80s during the day and dropping into the 50s at night. Winters are cold but usually mild, with temperatures often staying between 20 and 30 degrees Fahrenheit for most of the season. The area also receives an average of 27 inches of snowfall per year, allowing for some winter activities such as skiing and snowmobiling. The spring and autumn months offer comfortable weather conditions with mild temperatures in the low 70s to low 50s range.
Hanson, South Dakota gets 24 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Hanson averages 34 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 210 sunny days per year in Hanson. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Hanson gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 78 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 87 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 9
Rain: averages 24 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 34 inches of snow a year