Hazel, SD has a continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. The average temperature in the summertime is around 75°F (24°C), while in the winter temperatures can drop down to an average of 23°F (-5°C). Precipitation is spread evenly throughout the year with an annual average of 29 inches (73 cm). Snowfall usually occurs between December and March with an average snow accumulation of about 21 inches (53 cm).
Hazel (zip 57242), South Dakota gets 24 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Hazel (zip 57242) averages 36 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 210 sunny days per year in Hazel (zip 57242). The US average is 205 sunny days.
Hazel (zip 57242) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 83 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 2
Rain: averages 24 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 36 inches of snow a year