Valley Springs, SD has a continental climate with four distinct seasons. Springtime weather is mild with temperatures ranging from the high 30s to mid-60s. Summers are warm and often humid with highs reaching the upper 80s. The fall season is usually cool and dry, bringing crisp air and colorful foliage. Winters in Valley Springs are cold and snowy, with temperatures averaging between 20 to 35 degrees Fahrenheit. Precipitation in Valley Springs is fairly typical for the region, receiving an average of 24 inches of rain and snow each year.
Valley Springs, South Dakota gets 28 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Valley Springs averages 39 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 207 sunny days per year in Valley Springs. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Valley Springs gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 92 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 6
Rain: averages 28 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 39 inches of snow a year