Mellette, SD has a temperate climate with warm summers and cold winters. Average summer temperatures range from lows in the mid-50s to highs in the upper 80s. Winter temperatures can reach lows of around 0 degrees Fahrenheit and highs in the low-30s. The area receives an average of 22 inches of rainfall per year, with most of it coming during the spring months. Snowfall averages 17 inches annually, primarily falling between October and April. Mellette experiences all four distinct seasons, making it an ideal place for those who enjoy experiencing the changing of nature throughout the year.
Mellette, South Dakota gets 22 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Mellette averages 30 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 Mellette. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Mellette gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 80 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 84 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 2
Rain: averages 22 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 30 inches of snow a year