South Dakota

South Dakota Weather in November

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in South Dakota, the United States of America in November.

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Thinking about venturing to South Dakota, the United States of America this November and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in South Dakota in November

South Dakota, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. November in South Dakota generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 6°C (43°F) in Watertown to 10°C (50°F) in Hot Springs. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -5°C (23°F) in Hot Springs and -6°C (21°F) in Watertown.

To explore the conditions in South Dakota, the United States of America in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In November, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snow/rainfall in Aberdeen with an average of 8.2 mm (0.3 in) to moderate snow/rainfall in Lead with 39 mm (1.5 in).

Explore South Dakota by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in South Dakota — and find the best time to visit. (based on Sioux Falls)

January-3°C (27°F) February-2°C (28°F) March7°C (45°F) April14°C (57°F) May21°C (70°F) June26°C (79°F) This monthJuly29°C (84°F) August28°C (82°F) September24°C (75°F) October16°C (61°F) November8°C (46°F) December-2°C (28°F)
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Best Places to Visit in South Dakota in November

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across South Dakota.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in South Dakota

What is the weather like in November for some of the most popular destinations in South Dakota, the United States of America?

Temperature range in South Dakota (November)

Precipitation variation in South Dakota (November)

Sioux Falls

In November Sioux Falls generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
8°C (46°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
-5°C (23°F)
-12°C (10°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
62 mm (2.4 in)
19 mm (0.7 in)
35 mm (1.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
4 days
8 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Sioux Falls →

Pierre

In November Pierre generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C (21°F) and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
8°C (46°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
-6°C (21°F)
-13°C (9°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
56 mm (2.2 in)
9.2 mm (0.4 in)
15 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
4 days
6 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Pierre →

Rapid City

In November Rapid City generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
9°C (48°F)
3°C (37°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-9°C (16°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
40 mm (1.6 in)
11 mm (0.4 in)
12 mm (0.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
4 days
6 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Rapid City →

Deadwood

In November Deadwood generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
8°C (46°F)
2°C (36°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-9°C (16°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
85 mm (3.3 in)
36 mm (1.4 in)
43 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
9 days
10 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
Climate in Deadwood →

Custer

In November Custer generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
7°C (45°F)
2°C (36°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
-5°C (23°F)
-10°C (14°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
37 mm (1.5 in)
13 mm (0.5 in)
14 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
5 days
6 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in South Dakota, in the United States of America.

In our records: the United States of America November extremes

Notable November records observed across cities in the United States of America in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • From our sources, the wettest November day in the United States of America brought 473 mm (19 in) in Hilo on November 2, 2000.

Popular cities in November

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in South Dakota in November.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Sioux Falls 8°C (46°F) -5°C (23°F) 19 mm (0.7 in)
Pierre 8°C (46°F) -6°C (21°F) 9.2 mm (0.4 in)
Rapid City 9°C (48°F) -4°C (25°F) 11 mm (0.4 in)
Deadwood 8°C (46°F) -4°C (25°F) 36 mm (1.4 in)
Custer 7°C (45°F) -5°C (23°F) 13 mm (0.5 in)
Hot Springs 10°C (50°F) -5°C (23°F) 12 mm (0.5 in)

South Dakota weather in November: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in South Dakota, the United States of America in November?

In November, South Dakota, the United States of America generally has unpleasant weather conditions. Sioux Falls sees daytime temperatures near 8°C (46°F), with nights cooling to roughly -5°C (23°F).

What is the average temperature in South Dakota, the United States of America in November?

In Sioux Falls, the average daytime high in November is 8°C (46°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around -5°C (23°F).

Does South Dakota, the United States of America get a lot of snow/rain in November?

Not particularly. Sioux Falls averages just 19 mm (0.7 in) of snow/rain in November, making it a mostly dry month for South Dakota, the United States of America.

Is November a Good Time to Visit South Dakota, the United States of America?

Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Sioux Falls, November may not be the ideal time to visit South Dakota, the United States of America.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Sioux Falls. The weather in January, February, March and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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