Sverdrup, SD has a continental climate with cold winters and warm summers. Temperatures during the summer months range from the mid-70s to the mid-80s Fahrenheit, while temperatures during the winter months can drop as low as 10 degrees Fahrenheit. The area experiences an average annual rainfall of about 28 inches, spread evenly throughout the year. Snowfall is also fairly common in the winter months, often accumulating to around 15 inches annually. Additionally, Sverdrup experiences an average of 210 days of clear sky each year – providing plenty of sunshine for outdoor activities during most of the year!
Sverdrup, South Dakota gets 27 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Sverdrup averages 40 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 Sverdrup. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Sverdrup gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 90 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 83 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 6
Rain: averages 27 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 40 inches of snow a year