Haakon County, SD Climate

Haakon, SD County has a humid continental climate which is characterized by warm, wet summers and cold, dry winters. The summer months are very hot and often have high humidity levels with average temperatures ranging from the low 70s to mid 90s. During the winter months, temperatures can dip below zero and snowfall is common. Precipitation levels tend to be lower during the winter months while summer months usually bring higher rainfall amounts. This climate also brings strong winds throughout the year making it important for residents of Haakon, SD County to be prepared for harsh conditions in both summer and winter.

Haakon County, South Dakota gets 19 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Haakon County averages 38 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 227 sunny days per year in Haakon County. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Haakon County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 78 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 89 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 10
Rain: averages 19 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 38 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Haakon County is 6.9 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in South Dakota.

8.8 Summer - 4.9 Winter

June, September and August are the most pleasant months in Haakon County, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

Climate	Haakon, South Dakota	United States
	18.5 in.	38.1 in.
	37.9 in.	27.8 in.
	78.4 days	106.2 days
	227 days	205 days
	88.7°	85.8°
	9.8°	21.7°
	6.9	7
	3.8	4.3
	2295 ft.	2443 ft.

Climate

YOU SHOULD KNOW

Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

Weather is how the atmosphere is behaving and its effects upon life and human activities. Weather can change from minute-to-minute. Most people think of weather in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a place. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Climate is the average of weather over time.

July is the hottest month for Haakon County with an average high temperature of 88.7°, which ranks it as one of the hottest places in South Dakota. In Haakon County, there are 2 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Haakon County are September, June and May.

In Haakon County, there are 38.4 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the hottest places in South Dakota.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Haakon County with an average of 9.8°. This is warmer than most places in South Dakota.

In Haakon County, there are 168.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in South Dakota.

In Haakon County, there are 20.6 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in South Dakota.

Humidity in Haakon County is generally quite low and comfortable. There are few days during the summer when the humidity becomes unpleasant. The most humid months (but still comfortable) are July, August and June.

June is the wettest month in Haakon County with 3.2 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 0.4 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 39% of yearly precipitation and 8% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 18.5 inches in Haakon County means that it is drier than most places in South Dakota.

June is the rainiest month in Haakon County with 10.6 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 4.2 rainy days. There are 78.4 rainy days annually in Haakon County, which is less rainy than most places in South Dakota. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 32% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 17% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 37.9 inches in Haakon County means that it is about average compared to other places in South Dakota. March is the snowiest month in Haakon County with 8.3 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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