The climate in Brookings County, SD is temperate and usually mild. The summers are warm with average temperatures in the mid-seventies while winters tend to be cold and snowy. Precipitation amounts vary throughout the year but are generally moderate and evenly distributed. With an average of 26 inches of snowfall annually, Brookings County has plenty of winter activities for outdoor enthusiasts. Summers bring hot days and plenty of sunshine for outdoor activities such as camping, fishing, golfing and more. Spring and fall are often mild with pleasant temperatures making them ideal times to visit the area.
Brookings County, South Dakota gets 26 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Brookings County averages 36 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 208 sunny days per year in Brookings County. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Brookings County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 87 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 82 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 4
Rain: averages 26 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 36 inches of snow a year