Lawrence, SD County has a humid continental climate, with hot summers and cold winters. Average summer temperatures range from the 50s to the upper 80s, and winters average between 10 and 20 degrees Fahrenheit. The area sees an average of 32 inches of rainfall per year, with much of it concentrated in the spring months. Snowfall is common in winter months, with an average of around 17 inches. Spring and fall are milder seasons in Lawrence, SD County but can sometimes bring intense storms that bring hail or high winds.
Lawrence County, South Dakota gets 24 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Lawrence County averages 77 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 Lawrence County. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Lawrence County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 99 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 84 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 14
Rain: averages 24 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 77 inches of snow a year