Lake Poinsett, SD has a humid continental climate with warm summers and cold winters. The average summer temperature is 76°F (24°C) while the average winter temperature is around 19°F (-7°C). Rainfall throughout the year is evenly distributed between spring, summer, fall, and winter months. Snowfall can range from light to moderate depending on the season. Summer brings rapid thunderstorms with occasional hail and strong winds while winters bring significantly more snow than other places in the area. Lake Poinsett also experiences extreme weather from time to time so it is important to be prepared when traveling there.
Lake Poinsett, South Dakota gets 25 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Lake Poinsett averages 39 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 210 sunny days per year in Lake Poinsett. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Lake Poinsett gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 81 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 3
Rain: averages 25 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 39 inches of snow a year