The climate in 57255 New Effington, SD is generally mild and pleasant. Summers are warm with temperatures usually reaching the low to mid 80s Fahrenheit (about 28–30 Celsius), while winters are cold and snowy with temperatures typically ranging from 20–25°F (-6–-4°C). Overall, the area receives an average of 33 inches of precipitation per year, with most of it falling during the summer months. The area typically experiences moderate humidity levels throughout the year, however humidity can become more extreme during summer months when thunderstorms and other bad weather tends to occur more often.
New Effington (zip 57255), South Dakota gets 24 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
New Effington (zip 57255) averages 46 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 197 sunny days per year in New Effington (zip 57255). The US average is 205 sunny days.
New Effington (zip 57255) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 84 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 1
Rain: averages 24 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 46 inches of snow a year