Scotch Cap, SD has a generally temperate climate with cold winters and mild summers. In the winter months, temperatures usually stay around the freezing point, while in summer months the temperature can reach up to 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Precipitation is fairly evenly spread throughout the year with an average of about 15 inches per year. Snowfall is common during winter months and can vary greatly from one year to the next. The area usually experiences moderate winds throughout the year that can be quite strong at times.
Scotch Cap, South Dakota gets 17 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Scotch Cap averages 36 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 218 sunny days per year in Scotch Cap. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Scotch Cap gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 58 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 86 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 8
Rain: averages 17 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 36 inches of snow a year