Antelope, SD has a semi-arid climate with warm summers and cold winters. The temperatures range from an average high in the summer of 89 degrees Fahrenheit to an average low in the winter of 1 degree Fahrenheit. Precipitation is sparse, generally averaging between 12 and 15 inches per year. The area experiences strong winds throughout the year, often coming down from the north at speeds of over 50 miles per hour. Despite these elements, the area still has a unique beauty that attracts many visitors and locals alike.
Antelope, South Dakota gets 21 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Antelope averages 40 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 225 sunny days per year in Antelope. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Antelope gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 83 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 11
Rain: averages 21 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 40 inches of snow a year