Buffalo Gap, South Dakota is located in the Midwestern United States and has a continental climate. The summers are usually warm and humid with temperatures ranging from 70 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit and occasional thunderstorms. Winters tend to be cold with temperatures dropping to below freezing for extended periods of time and snowfall is fairly common. Spring brings mild temperatures ideal for outdoor activities, while autumn tends to be dry but still relatively warm. Precipitation is spread evenly throughout the year with an average of about 19 inches annually.
Buffalo Gap, South Dakota gets 18 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Buffalo Gap averages 34 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 229 sunny days per year in Buffalo Gap. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Buffalo Gap gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 71 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 90 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 13
Rain: averages 18 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 34 inches of snow a year