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United StatesThe climate of Chester
The current climate in Chester features temperatures ranging from a high of 28°C to a low of -3°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 13°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -13°C and in the warmer months around 17°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Chester, South Dakota.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Chester in recent years was 39°C in August 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -25°C in February 2021.
Precipitation and snowfall
On average, Chester gets 2174 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 151 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Chester?
The best time to visit Chester for sunny weather is May through September. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Chester. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
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Climate Table of Chester
The climate table of Chester shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | -3 | -3 | 6 | 12 | 20 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 23 | 15 | 6 | -1 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -12 | -12 | -4 | 2 | 9 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 12 | 4 | -4 | -10 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 212 | 161 | 181 | 500 | 91 | 69 | 113 | 94 | 112 | 140 | 243 | 258 |
| Snow (cm) | 28 | 28 | 19 | 20 | 0,5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,9 | 16 | 37 |
| UV Index | 3 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Chester, South Dakota. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Chester
Yearly Temperature in Chester
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Chester, South Dakota. 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.
Average Precipitation per Month in Chester
Total Yearly Precipitation in Chester
Average Snowfall per Month in Chester
Total Yearly Snowfall in Chester
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Chester, South Dakota. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Chester
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Average weather in Chester by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Chester. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.