57301 Mitchell, SD has a warm-summer humid continental climate. Summers in the region are usually warm and humid, with temperatures ranging from the low 70s to mid 80s Fahrenheit. Winters can be cold and snowy, with temperatures often falling to below 0 degrees Fahrenheit. Precipitation is fairly evenly spread out throughout the year, with moderate rainfall occurring during spring and autumn months. Snowfall is common in winter months, although snow accumulations may vary from year to year depending on the weather patterns in the area.
Mitchell (zip 57301), South Dakota gets 24 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Mitchell (zip 57301) averages 34 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 Mitchell (zip 57301). The US average is 205 sunny days.
Mitchell (zip 57301) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 78 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 87 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 9
Rain: averages 24 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 34 inches of snow a year