The climate in 57231 De Smet, SD is one of extreme weather conditions. Winters are cold and snowy with average high temperatures around 19°F and lows around 1°F. The summers are hot and humid with average high temperatures reaching 83°F and lows near 59°F. Precipitation is moderate throughout the year, with occasional intense thunderstorms during the summer months. Overall, the area experiences a continental climate, with mild winters and warm summers.
De Smet (zip 57231), South Dakota gets 26 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
De Smet (zip 57231) averages 42 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 211 sunny days per year in De Smet (zip 57231). The US average is 205 sunny days.
De Smet (zip 57231) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 77 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 6
Rain: averages 26 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 42 inches of snow a year