Butte, SD County has a continental climate with warm summers and cold winters. Average summer temperatures reach the mid-70s Fahrenheit while winter temperatures dip to the low 20s. Precipitation is typically moderate throughout the year with slightly higher levels during the spring months. The area does experience some snow during the winter months, though this is usually light and does not cause significant disruption or delays in life in Butte.
Butte County, South Dakota gets 18 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Butte County averages 36 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 Butte County. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Butte County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 74 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 87 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 12
Rain: averages 18 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 36 inches of snow a year