Oneota, SD has a humid continental climate, with warm summers and cold winters. Precipitation is plentiful throughout the year, however the amount varies from season to season. In summer months, thunderstorms are common due to the humidity and heat. Winters are cold and snowy with temperatures dropping well below freezing. The area also experiences strong winds throughout the year thanks to its proximity to several large bodies of water.
Oneota, South Dakota gets 22 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Oneota averages 39 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 202 sunny days per year in Oneota. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Oneota gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 83 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 1
Rain: averages 22 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 39 inches of snow a year