Gary, SD has a semi-arid climate with hot summers and cold winters. The average annual temperature is 46 degrees Fahrenheit (7.8 degrees Celsius). Precipitation in Gary is fairly low throughout the year but peaks in Spring and Fall. Summers are often dry and temperatures can reach well into the upper 90s (35+ Celsius). Winters tend to have cold temperatures averaging around 0°F (-18°C) with occasional snowfall.
Gary, South Dakota gets 27 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Gary averages 44 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 205 sunny days per year in Gary. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Gary 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 82 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 4
Rain: averages 27 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 44 inches of snow a year