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United States / South Dakota / No Metro Area / Hand County / Miller / Zip Codes
Miller, SD is known for having moderate temperatures year-round. During the summer months, temperatures range from the mid-60s to the low 80s, while winter temperatures range from the upper 20s to the mid-30s. Precipitation levels tend to be lower than average in Miller with approximately 16 inches per year. The area experiences warm summers and relatively mild winters that are not too harsh or cold. Overall, Miller has a pleasant climate that is ideal for those looking to escape extreme weather conditions or extended periods of extreme heat or cold.

Miller, South Dakota gets 22 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Miller averages 35 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 212 sunny days per year in Miller. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Miller gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 65 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 86 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 6
Rain: averages 22 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 35 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Miller is 6.9 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in South Dakota.

9.2 Summer - 4.5 Winter
August, June and July are the most pleasant months in Miller, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

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YOU SHOULD KNOW

Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

Weather is how the atmosphere is behaving and its effects upon life and human activities. Weather can change from minute-to-minute. Most people think of weather in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a place. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Climate is the average of weather over time.

July is the hottest month for Miller with an average high temperature of 86.1°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in South Dakota. In Miller, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Miller are June, September and August.
In Miller, there are 23.1 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in South Dakota.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Miller with an average of 6.4°. This is about average compared to other places in South Dakota.
In Miller, there are 171.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in South Dakota.
In Miller, there are 27.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in South Dakota.
Humidity in Miller is generally quite low and comfortable. There are few days during the summer when the humidity becomes unpleasant. The most humid months (but still comfortable) are July, August and June.
June is the wettest month in Miller with 3.4 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 0.4 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 40% of yearly precipitation and 7% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 21.6 inches in Miller means that it is drier than most places in South Dakota.
May is the rainiest month in Miller with 8.8 days of rain, and January is the driest month with only 3.1 rainy days. There are 65.1 rainy days annually in Miller, which is one of the least rainy places in South Dakota. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 33% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 15% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 35.0 inches in Miller means that it is less snowy than most places in South Dakota. February is the snowiest month in Miller with 7.7 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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