Yankton (SD) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The climate in Yankton is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from very warm during the warmest months
to very cold in the cooler months.
It maintains moderate precipitation patterns.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Yankton, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C in July to a very cold -1°C in the coolest month, January.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around -12°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
On average, Yankton receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 694 mm. The climate in Yankton shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect high rainfall in June, with an average of 102 mm of precipitation over 13 rainy days. In contrast, January offers drier and sunnier days, with around 14 mm of snowfall over 6 snowy days. For more details, please visit our Yankton Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
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The best time of year to visit Yankton 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:
The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
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 31°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -1°C.
June tops the wettest month list with 102 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 14 mm of precipitation.
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