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Sioux Falls (SD) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Sioux Falls experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from warm days to very cold weather. It maintains moderate precipitation patterns. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Sioux Falls is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C in July to a very cold -3°C in the coolest month, January.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around -14°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Sioux Falls receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 725 mm annually. The climate in Sioux Falls shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect high rainfall in June, with an average of 124 mm of precipitation over 13 rainy days.

In contrast, January offers drier and sunnier days, with around 16 mm of snowfall over 7 snowy days. For more details, please visit our Sioux Falls Precipitation page.

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

Forecast for Sioux Falls (SD)

Mon   Dec 23
1°C | -5°C
NW 4 m/s
overcast and no rain

overcast and no rain

Tue   Dec 24
3°C | -5°C
S 4 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

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

broken clouds and no rain

The best time of year to visit Sioux Falls 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:
  • Does Sioux Falls have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of January and November are very dry.
  • When is winter in Sioux Falls?
    The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Sioux Falls?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 29°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Sioux Falls?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -3°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Sioux Falls?
    June tops the wettest month list with 124 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Sioux Falls?
    January is the driest month with 16 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.