Davis, SD has a semi-arid climate with cold winters and hot summers. Precipitation is low throughout the year, with most rain falling during the summer months. Winters tend to be very dry and snowfall is usually light, but can vary from year to year. During the summer months temperatures typically stay in the mid 80’s with occasional days reaching up into the 90s. Nights are generally cool and comfortable due to cool breezes coming off of Lake Kampeska which is just east of town.
Davis, South Dakota gets 26 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Davis averages 31 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 207 sunny days per year in Davis. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Davis gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 84 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 84 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 7
Rain: averages 26 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 31 inches of snow a year