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United States / South Dakota / No Metro Area / Lyman County / Pratt / Zip Codes
Pratt, SD has a mild continental climate with warm summers and cold winters. During the summer months, temperatures usually range from highs in the mid 80s Fahrenheit to lows in the mid 60s. Winters generally feature temperatures between highs in the upper 20s and lows close to zero. Rainfall is common throughout the year, but more prevalent during spring and summer months. Snowfall is also common throughout winter months, especially towards the end of winter. Overall, Pratt’s climate is mild and temperate with distinct seasonal changes compared to many other regions in South Dakota.

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Pratt is 6.9 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in South Dakota.

8.9 Summer - 4.7 Winter
June, September and August are the most pleasant months in Pratt, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimatePratt, South DakotaUnited States
  19.5 in.38.1 in.
  37.0 in.27.8 in.
  74.5 days106.2 days
  225 days205 days
  88.3°85.8°
  8.9°21.7°
  6.97
  3.54.3
  1808 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 Pratt with an average high temperature of 88.3°, which ranks it as one of the hottest places in South Dakota. In Pratt, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Pratt are September, June and May.
In Pratt, there are 33.0 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in South Dakota.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Pratt with an average of 8.9°. This is warmer than most places in South Dakota.
In Pratt, there are 168.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in South Dakota.
In Pratt, there are 21.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in South Dakota.
Humidity in Pratt 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 Pratt with 3.3 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 0.4 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 41% of yearly precipitation and 7% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 19.5 inches in Pratt means that it is drier than most places in South Dakota.
June is the rainiest month in Pratt with 9.3 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 4.0 rainy days. There are 74.5 rainy days annually in Pratt, which is less rainy 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 17% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 37.0 inches in Pratt means that it is about average compared to other places in South Dakota. March is the snowiest month in Pratt with 7.7 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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