New Witten, SD has a continental climate, with hot summers and cold winters. During the summer months, temperatures typically range in the low 80s Fahrenheit while winter temperatures can dip down to as low as 10 degrees Fahrenheit. The area receives occasional snowfall, but generally experiences mild precipitation throughout the year. New Witten is situated close enough to the Black Hills that its residents can benefit from both wet and dry mountain air, which helps moderate temperature extremes.
New Witten, South Dakota gets 22 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
New Witten averages 46 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 227 sunny days per year in New Witten. The US average is 205 sunny days.
New Witten gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 77 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 88 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 13
Rain: averages 22 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 46 inches of snow a year