Midland, SD has an arid climate with very low levels of precipitation throughout the year. Summers are warm and dry with temperatures reaching up to 80 degrees Fahrenheit during the hottest months. Winters tend to be cold and dry, with temperatures as low as -20 degrees Fahrenheit in the coldest months. The area receives around 16-18 inches of snow per winter season due to its location in the Great Plains region. With its dry climate, Midland is ideal for those looking for a sunny and mild environment year-round.
Midland, South Dakota gets 19 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Midland averages 39 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 227 sunny days per year in Midland. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Midland gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 81 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 89 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 10
Rain: averages 19 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 39 inches of snow a year