Newell, SD has a continental climate, with hot summers and cold winters. Summers are typically dry and sunny, but thunderstorms can often occur due to the area's proximity to the Black Hills of South Dakota. Winters are cold and dry with occasional snowfall. Temperatures can range from as low as -25 degrees Fahrenheit in wintertime to over 100 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer months. Generally speaking, Newell enjoys four distinct seasons throughout the year, all of which bring something different to enjoy.
Newell, South Dakota gets 17 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Newell averages 38 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 226 sunny days per year in Newell. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Newell gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 69 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 10
Rain: averages 17 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 38 inches of snow a year