Rutland, SD has a moderate climate with temperatures typically ranging from the low 40s to upper 80s in the summer months and the mid-teens to low 30s in winter. Precipitation generally varies throughout the year, with average snowfall reaching around 20 inches during winter and roughly 25 inches of total precipitation annually. The summers tend to be humid, while winters are cold and dry.July is usually the warmest month with an average daily high temperature of 85°F (29°C). January is usually the coldest month, with an average daily low temperature of 15°F (-9°C).
Rutland, South Dakota gets 27 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Rutland averages 39 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 208 sunny days per year in Rutland. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Rutland gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 87 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 83 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 5
Rain: averages 27 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 39 inches of snow a year