The climate in Fairfax, South Dakota (57335) is characterized by warm-to-hot summers and cold winters. During summer months, temperatures typically range from the mid-60s to the low 90s Fahrenheit. Winters are usually quite cold and bring snowfall and freezing temperatures with highs usually only reaching the twenties or thirties. Spring and fall months bring cooler temperatures but milder conditions than winter. The region generally receives an average of 36 inches of precipitation per year, including 24 inches of snow per year.
Fairfax (zip 57335), South Dakota gets 25 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Fairfax (zip 57335) averages 31 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 213 sunny days per year in Fairfax (zip 57335). The US average is 205 sunny days.
Fairfax (zip 57335) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 76 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 86 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 10
Rain: averages 25 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 31 inches of snow a year