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The weather in July in South Dakota

It's hot in July in South Dakota with an average temperature of 31°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 28°C to a high of 34°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 16°C and 20°C.

July 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 July 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 2017, South Dakota reached the highest temperature in July over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 19°C in 2021. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 8°C to a highest value of 25°C.

Rainfall amount

In July, there is an average of 85 mm of precipitation, spread over 12 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in July for South Dakota

Click on any day in July 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.

July weather comparison

  South Dakota New York
Average temperature 31°C 31°C
Max. temperature 34°C 33°C
Min. temperature 16°C -5°C
Total precipitation 85 mm 160 mm
Rainy days 12 days 18 days

Start of July

The month of July starts in South Dakota with hot temps, averaging around 31°C during the day and nights around 19°C.

Mid July

By mid-July, daytime temps rise to around 32°C, with nights around 19°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of July

By the end of July, the average daytime temperature in South Dakota is around 32°C, while nighttime temps are about 19°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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The climate in South Dakota is based on weather data from . Other places, like New York City, Miami or Los Angeles, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in South Dakota to get the full picture of the climate.

Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in July 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 July in South Dakota

Temperature in July in South Dakota over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in July 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 July in South Dakota

Total precipitation in July in South Dakota over the years

Daily UV index in July in South Dakota

This chart shows the average daily UV index in July 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.