Sheridan, SD has a humid continental climate, characterized by long, cold winters and warm summers. Average temperatures in the winter range from as low as -1°F to highs of around 41°F, while summer temperatures usually stay in the 50s and 60s with occasional higher temperatures. Precipitation is relatively common all year round, with snowfall occurring most frequently in the winter months. The area also receives an average of 23 inches of rain annually throughout the year.
Sheridan, South Dakota gets 24 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Sheridan averages 38 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 209 sunny days per year in Sheridan. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Sheridan gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 88 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 2
Rain: averages 24 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 38 inches of snow a year