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United States / South Dakota / No Metro Area / Marshall County / McKinley / Zip Codes
McKinley, SD has a moderate continental climate with long, cold winters and short, warm summers. During the winter months, temperatures typically range from -10°C to -20°C while in the summer the temperature can reach up to 30°C. Precipitation occurs throughout the year and snow can fall in any month. McKinley experiences strong winds due to its location on the plains, and these winds often bring storms with them during spring and autumn. Overall, McKinley has mild but variable weather which makes it an ideal destination for those looking for a unique outdoor experience.

Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

9.3 Summer - 4 Winter
August, July and June are the most pleasant months in McKinley, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateMcKinley, South DakotaUnited States
  23.4 in.38.1 in.
  43.2 in.27.8 in.
  82.0 days106.2 days
  201 days205 days
  83.5°85.8°
  2.6°21.7°
  6.77
  3.14.3
  1908 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 McKinley with an average high temperature of 83.5°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in South Dakota. In McKinley, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for McKinley are June, August and July.
In McKinley, there are 13.5 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in South Dakota.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for McKinley with an average of 2.6°. This is colder than most places in South Dakota.
In McKinley, there are 167.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in South Dakota.
In McKinley, there are 35.6 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is one of the coldest places in South Dakota.
Humidity in McKinley is generally low and comfortable. But there some days when the humidity becomes unpleasant, especially in July and August. The most humid months (but still comfortable) are July, August and June.
June is the wettest month in McKinley with 3.9 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 0.6 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 42% of yearly precipitation and 8% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 23.4 inches in McKinley means that it is about average compared to other places in South Dakota.
June is the rainiest month in McKinley with 10.1 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 4.8 rainy days. There are 82.0 rainy days annually in McKinley, which is about average compared to other places in South Dakota. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 33% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 18% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 43.2 inches in McKinley means that it is snowier than most places in South Dakota. December is the snowiest month in McKinley with 8.3 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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