Wells, SD has a humid continental climate with warm summers and cold winters. The average temperature in the summer months ranges from the mid-60s to mid-80s, while winter temperatures can be as low as the single digits. Precipitation levels are moderate throughout the year with an average of around 28 inches of rain and snow annually. Snowfall is heavy in the winter months, often totaling around 30 inches a year. Wells experiences all four seasons, making it an ideal place to experience nature's beauty.
Wells, South Dakota gets 17 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Wells averages 42 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 218 sunny days per year in Wells. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Wells gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 64 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 9
Rain: averages 17 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 42 inches of snow a year