Weather in August in South Dakota
Are you planning a trip a to South Dakota in August and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in South Dakota in August?
South Dakota is a region in the United States of America. August in South Dakota generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. August is a summer month.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in Lead at 26°C to very warm in Wall at 31°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 15°C in Wall and 12°C in Lead.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Belle Fourche with an average of 50 mm to high rainfall in North Sioux City with 103 mm.For a closer look at August's conditions in South Dakota, see the map below. For a more detailed look at South Dakota's yearly weather, check out our South Dakota climate page.
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What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in South Dakota?
Sioux Falls
In August Sioux Falls generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Pierre
In August Pierre generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Rapid City
In August Rapid City generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Deadwood
In August Deadwood generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Custer
In August Custer generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is August the best time to visit South Dakota?
We consider August to be one of the best times to travel to South Dakota. Typically, the climate in Sioux Falls is perfect.
On average, the best time to visit South Dakota is in May, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Sioux Falls. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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