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Hot Springs (SD) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Hot Springs can vary greatly throughout the year. The temperatures shift from very warm to cold. It's weather is marked by below-average rain/snowfall. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very warm to chilly in Hot Springs. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 32°C in July. In December, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 3°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

Hot Springs has a relatively dry climate with low precipitation, averaging 487 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Hot Springs can be quite wet during May, receiving approximately 92 mm of precipitation over 14 rainy days.

In contrast January, experiences much drier conditions, with 8.2 mm of snowfall, spread across 5 snowy days. For more details, please visit our Hot Springs Precipitation page.

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

Forecast for Hot Springs (SD)

Mon   Dec 23
12°C | -2°C
W 4 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Tue   Dec 24
11°C | -1°C
S 2 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Wed   Dec 25
7°C | 0°C
W 4 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

The best time of year to visit Hot Springs in the United States of America

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is summer in Hot Springs?
    The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
  • Does Hot Springs have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of January, February, November and December are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Hot Springs?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Hot Springs?
    The coldest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 3°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Hot Springs?
    May tops the wettest month list with 92 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Hot Springs?
    January is the driest month with 8 mm of precipitation.

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