Patten, SD has a semi-arid continental climate with average temperatures ranging from -10°F in the winter to 76°F in the summer. The area receives around 16 inches of precipitation annually, mostly occurring during the spring and summer months. Snowfall is generally moderate, with an average of 30 inches throughout the winter season. The climate in Patten is dry and warm during the summer months, providing plenty of sunshine and mild temperatures for outdoor activities.
Patten, South Dakota gets 24 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Patten averages 44 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 211 sunny days per year in Patten. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Patten 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 87 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 9
Rain: averages 24 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 44 inches of snow a year