The climate in Wessington, SD is a humid continental climate. Summers are hot and humid with occasional severe thunderstorms while winters are cold and windy with average temperatures below freezing. Winters can bring significant snowfall, with an average of 27 inches per year. There is usually little rainfall throughout the year, as the majority of precipitation comes during the spring and summer months. The most common type of precipitation is snow, followed by rain and sometimes ice pellets or freezing rain. Overall, Wessington has four distinct seasons that all contribute to its pleasant atmosphere.
Wessington, South Dakota gets 22 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Wessington averages 37 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 212 sunny days per year in Wessington. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Wessington gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 69 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 8
Rain: averages 22 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 37 inches of snow a year