Watertown (SD) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Watertown experiences great temperature shifts.
The city's weather can transition from warm days
to very cold weather.
It maintains moderate precipitation patterns.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Watertown is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 28°C in July to a very cold -5°C in the coolest month, January.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around -16°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Watertown receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 577 mm annually. The climate in Watertown shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect moderate rainfall in June, with an average of 92 mm of precipitation over 11 rainy days. In contrast, November offers drier and sunnier days, with around 9.6 mm of snow/rainfall over 4 snowy/rainy days. For more details, please visit our Watertown Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
overcast and no rain partly cloudy and no rain partly cloudy and no rainForecast for Watertown (SD)
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The best time of year to visit Watertown in the United States of America
During the months of June 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:
Yes, the months of January and November are very dry.
The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February and December.
July has an average maximum temperature of 28°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -5°C.
June tops the wettest month list with 92 mm of rainfall.
November is the driest month with 10 mm of precipitation.
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