Gales, SD has a temperate humid continental climate, which typically means hot summers and cold winters. During the summer months, average temperatures range between 70 and 90 degrees Fahrenheit with occasional periods of high humidity and precipitation. In the winter months, temperatures average around 30 to 40 degrees Fahrenheit with frequent snowfall and strong winds coming in from the west. The town gets an average of 45 inches of rain each year, mostly concentrated in the months leading up to spring and summer. Overall, Gales provides pleasant weather year-round for residents and visitors alike.
Gales, South Dakota gets 24 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Gales 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 Gales. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Gales 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