Piedmont, SD is located in the western part of South Dakota and has a semi-arid continental climate. Summers are generally hot and dry, with temperatures often reaching into the 90s Fahrenheit, while winters are usually cold, with temperatures sometimes dropping to 0 degrees or below. Precipitation is fairly evenly spread throughout the year, averaging around 15 inches annually. Snowfall can vary widely from season to season, but averages around 20 inches per year. Piedmont's climate is also influenced by its location at the base of the Black Hills which help shelter it from winter winds and create a slightly milder temperature and wetter climate than much of South Dakota.
Piedmont, South Dakota gets 20 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Piedmont averages 38 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 226 sunny days per year in Piedmont. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Piedmont 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 85 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 15
Rain: averages 20 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 38 inches of snow a year