Lake, SD County has a fairly mild climate throughout the year, with warm summers and cool winters. The average high temperatures in the summer months range from the mid-70s to mid-80s Fahrenheit, while the average lows during winter months are typically in the mid-20s to low-30s. Rainfall is generally more frequent in spring and early summer, though precipitation levels remain moderate all year round. Snowfall is also common in winter, with an average annual snow depth of around 12 inches. Overall, Lake has a pleasant climate with temperatures rarely dipping too far below or above comfortable levels.
Lake County, South Dakota gets 27 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Lake County averages 38 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 Lake County. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Lake County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 86 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 83 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 5
Rain: averages 27 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 38 inches of snow a year