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Mitchell (SD) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Mitchell can vary greatly throughout the year. The temperatures shift from very warm to very cold. It receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very warm to very cold in Mitchell. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 31°C in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold -2°C.

At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around -13°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Mitchell has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 662 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Mitchell can be quite wet during May, receiving approximately 103 mm of precipitation over 13 rainy days.

In contrast November, experiences much drier conditions, with 9.7 mm of snow/rainfall, spread across 3 snowy/rainy days. For more details, please visit our Mitchell Precipitation page.

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

Forecast for Mitchell (SD)

Mon   Dec 23
1°C | -5°C
N 5 m/s
overcast and no rain

overcast and no rain

Tue   Dec 24
4°C | -5°C
SE 5 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Wed   Dec 25
5°C | -2°C
SE 8 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

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

During the months of May 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 summer in Mitchell?
    The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
  • Does Mitchell have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of January and November are very dry.
  • When is winter in Mitchell?
    The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Mitchell?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Mitchell?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -2°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Mitchell?
    May tops the wettest month list with 103 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Mitchell?
    November is the driest month with 10 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.