Walshtown, SD has a warm summer continental climate with warm to hot summers and cold winters. It is known for its abundant sunshine year-round, with generally mild temperatures throughout each season. During the summer months, temperatures typically reach into the 80s Fahrenheit, while in winter they can dip below freezing. Precipitation is fairly common throughout the year, and Walshtown receives an average of 30 inches of rain and 10 inches of snow annually. Some of the most extreme weather conditions occur in spring and fall when thunderstorms are frequent and severe weather can occur.
Walshtown, South Dakota gets 27 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Walshtown averages 33 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 Walshtown. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Walshtown gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 86 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 27 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 33 inches of snow a year