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Lead (SD) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Lead can vary quite a bit throughout the year. Temperatures can be warm during the warmest months, and very cold during the cooler months. It receives mid-range precipitation levels. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Visitors to Lead can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 27°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a very cold 2°C during cooler months like February.

At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around -10°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Lead experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 833 mm yearly. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, May receives high rainfall, averaging 137 mm of precipitation, recorded across 17 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, November brings less snow/rainfall, with 39 mm over 9 snowy/rainy days. For more details, please visit our Lead Precipitation page.

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

Forecast for Lead (SD)

Mon   Dec 23
7°C | -2°C
W 1 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Tue   Dec 24
7°C | -2°C
S 4 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Wed   Dec 25
5°C | -2°C
NW 6 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

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

During the months of June, August and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is winter in Lead?
    The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Lead?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 27°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Lead?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 2°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Lead?
    May tops the wettest month list with 137 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Lead?
    November is the driest month with 39 mm of precipitation.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.