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United States / South Dakota / No Metro Area / Campbell County / Herreid / Zip Codes
Herreid, SD has a continental climate, with cold winters and warm summers. The average temperature in the winter is around 25 degrees Fahrenheit, while the average temperature in the summer can reach up to 75 degrees. Precipitation is moderate throughout the year, with an annual average of about 17 inches of rain and snowfall. During the spring and summer months, thunderstorms are common, often accompanied by strong winds and hail. Winters can be quite dry with little moisture coming from snow or rain. In general, Herreid experiences mild weather compared to other areas in South Dakota.

Herreid, South Dakota gets 18 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Herreid averages 38 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 199 sunny days per year in Herreid. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Herreid gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 83 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 86 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 4
Rain: averages 18 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 38 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Herreid is 6.7 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in South Dakota.

9.2 Summer - 4.2 Winter
August, July and June are the most pleasant months in Herreid, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateHerreid, South DakotaUnited States
  18.2 in.38.1 in.
  38.4 in.27.8 in.
  83.0 days106.2 days
  199 days205 days
  85.6°85.8°
  4.1°21.7°
  6.77
  34.3
  1686 ft.2443 ft.
Climate
YOU SHOULD KNOW

Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

Weather is how the atmosphere is behaving and its effects upon life and human activities. Weather can change from minute-to-minute. Most people think of weather in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a place. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Climate is the average of weather over time.

July is the hottest month for Herreid with an average high temperature of 85.6°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in South Dakota. In Herreid, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Herreid are June, September and August.
In Herreid, there are 22.2 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in South Dakota.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Herreid with an average of 4.1°. This is colder than most places in South Dakota.
In Herreid, there are 173.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in South Dakota.
In Herreid, there are 32.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in South Dakota.
Humidity in Herreid is generally quite low and comfortable. There are few days during the summer when the humidity becomes unpleasant. The most humid months (but still comfortable) are July, August and June.
June is the wettest month in Herreid with 3.3 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 0.4 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 45% of yearly precipitation and 7% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 18.2 inches in Herreid means that it is drier than most places in South Dakota.
June is the rainiest month in Herreid with 10.7 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 5.1 rainy days. There are 83.0 rainy days annually in Herreid, which is rainier than most places in South Dakota. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 32% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 19% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 38.4 inches in Herreid means that it is about average compared to other places in South Dakota. March is the snowiest month in Herreid with 7.7 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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