United StatesThe weather in August in South Dakota
It's hot in August in South Dakota with an average temperature of 30°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 28°C to a high of 32°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 15°C and 19°C.
August is a good month to be in South Dakota for sunny weather. You’ll have high temperatures and not too much rain.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in August for South Dakota, United States. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 42°C in 2022, South Dakota reached the highest temperature in August over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 15°C in 2015. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 7°C to a highest value of 25°C.
Rainfall amount
In August, there is an average of 72 mm of precipitation, spread over 10 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
Daily weather in August for South Dakota
Click on any day in August to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in South Dakota. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
August weather comparison
| South Dakota | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 30°C | 30°C |
| Max. temperature | 32°C | 31°C |
| Min. temperature | 15°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 72 mm | 79 mm |
| Rainy days | 10 days | 13 days |
Start of August
The month of August starts in South Dakota with hot temps, averaging around 31°C during the day and nights around 18°C.
Mid August
By mid-August, daytime temps drop to around 30°C, with nights around 18°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.
End of August
By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in South Dakota is around 30°C, while nighttime temps are about 17°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 5 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in August in South Dakota, United States. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in August in South Dakota
Temperature in August in South Dakota over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in August in South Dakota, United States. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in August in South Dakota
Total precipitation in August in South Dakota over the years
Daily UV index in August in South Dakota
This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in South Dakota, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in South Dakota by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for South Dakota. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.