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Belle Fourche (SD) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Belle Fourche can vary greatly throughout the year. The temperatures shift from very warm to cold. It typically sees modest rain/snowfall throughout the year. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very warm to chilly in Belle Fourche. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 31°C in July. In December, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 2°C.

At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around -10°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Belle Fourche maintains relatively dry conditions year-round, recording average annual precipitation of 475 mm. Belle Fourche can be quite wet during May, receiving approximately 91 mm of precipitation over 13 rainy days.

In contrast January, experiences much drier conditions, with 8.9 mm of snowfall, spread across 7 snowy days. For more details, please visit our Belle Fourche Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Forecast for Belle Fourche (SD)

Mon   Dec 23
10°C | -5°C
E 2 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Tue   Dec 24
10°C | -1°C
E 3 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Wed   Dec 25
8°C | -1°C
W 7 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

The best time of year to visit Belle Fourche in the United States of America

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is summer in Belle Fourche?
    The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
  • Does Belle Fourche have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of January, February, November and December are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Belle Fourche?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Belle Fourche?
    The coldest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 2°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Belle Fourche?
    May tops the wettest month list with 91 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Belle Fourche?
    January is the driest month with 9 mm of precipitation.

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