The climate in Hughes County, SD is generally mild and temperate. Summers in the area are usually hot with temperatures averaging in the mid 70s to 80s while winter temperatures typically range between 20 to 40 degrees. Precipitation levels for the county are generally average, with an average of 24 inches of rain per year. The area can also experience periods of drought due to its location in a semi-arid region, but these occurrences are generally brief and localized.
Hughes County, South Dakota gets 19 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Hughes County averages 38 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 217 sunny days per year in Hughes County. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Hughes County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 73 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 88 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 7
Rain: averages 19 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 38 inches of snow a year