Climate South Dakota
Climate normals and climate locations across South Dakota.
1991–2020 normals124 climate locations
Climate locations in South Dakota
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Climate Columbia - South Dakota
| Month | HighºF | LowºF | Precipinch | Snowinch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22 | -0 | 0.47 | 7 |
| Feb | 27 | 5 | 0.42 | 6 |
| Mar | 39 | 19 | 1.15 | 7 |
| Apr | 57 | 32 | 1.82 | 3 |
| May | 69 | 45 | 3.23 | 0 |
| Jun | 78 | 55 | 3.38 | 0 |
| Jul | 84 | 60 | 3.57 | 0 |
| Aug | 82 | 57 | 2.65 | 0 |
| Sep | 72 | 46 | 2.42 | 0 |
| Oct | 58 | 33 | 1.98 | 1 |
| Nov | 39 | 19 | 0.70 | 7 |
| Dec | 25 | 5 | 0.44 | 7 |
Climate summary
What is the average weather in Columbia, South Dakota?
Columbia experiences a humid continental climate, marked by very large seasonal temperature contrasts. Summers are warm, while winters are very cold and bring significant snowfall. Precipitation is moderate overall, with a strong pattern of wetter summers and drier winters, though moisture is spread relatively evenly throughout the year.