Benedict, SD, is located in the northern Plains region of the United States and has a continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. The average summer temperatures range from the mid-80s to 90°F (30°C) during the day, while overnight lows can dip into the low 60s (15–18°C). In winter, temperatures tend to stay mostly below freezing, dropping as low as -20°F (-29°C). Snowfall amounts range from an average of 9.2 inches (23 cm) in December to 2.8 inches (7 cm) in May. The area averages about 17 inches (43 cm) of rain per year, all of which falls between April and September with July receiving the highest amount at 3.6 inches (9 cm).
Benedict, South Dakota gets 23 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Benedict 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 Benedict. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Benedict gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 78 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 8
Rain: averages 23 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 33 inches of snow a year