Nisland, SD is located in the Great Plains region of the United States and experiences a humid continental climate. Summers are generally hot with temperatures rising into the high 80s while winters are cold with temperatures dropping down into the teens. Humidity levels are typically low, and precipitation averages around 19 inches per year, most of which occurs in the fall and spring months. Snowfall is relatively light compared to other states in this region but can be significant during some years. Overall, Nisland enjoys a mild climate with four distinct seasons.
Nisland, South Dakota gets 18 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Nisland averages 36 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 224 sunny days per year in Nisland. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Nisland gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 75 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 12
Rain: averages 18 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 36 inches of snow a year