Climate Hill City - South Dakota
| JanJa | FebFe | MarMa | AprAp | MayMa | JunJu | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high in ºF Av. high Hi | 40 | 41 | 47 | 55 | 65 | 74 |
| Average low in ºF Av. low Lo | 14 | 14 | 22 | 29 | 39 | 48 |
| Av. precipitation in inch Av. precip. Pre. | 0.32 | 0.55 | 1.08 | 2.29 | 3.84 | 3.14 |
| Av. snowfall in inch Snowfall Sn | 5 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 3 | 0 |
| JulJu | AugAu | SepSe | OctOc | NovNo | DecDe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high in ºF Av. high Hi | 82 | 82 | 72 | 60 | 47 | 39 |
| Average low in ºF Av. low Lo | 53 | 51 | 41 | 31 | 21 | 12 |
| Av. precipitation in inch Av. precip. Pre. | 3.07 | 2.29 | 1.71 | 1.57 | 0.65 | 0.41 |
| Av. snowfall in inch Snowfall Sn | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 6 |
What is the average weather in Hill City, South Dakota?
Hill City experiences a humid continental climate with very strong seasonal contrasts. Summers are warm, while winters are cold and bring significant snowfall. Precipitation is moderate overall, with a strong pattern of wetter summers, though winter moisture often arrives as snow. The high elevation contributes to noticeably lower temperatures.
Hill City Climate Graph - South Dakota Climate Chart
Daily normals Hill City - South Dakota - January
Day | High ºF | Low ºF | Prec/mo inch | Prec/yr inch | Snow/mo inch | Snow/yr inch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | 40.3 | 9.5 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.20 | 0.20 |
| 2 Jan | 40.4 | 9.5 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.40 | 0.40 |
| 3 Jan | 40.4 | 9.6 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.60 | 0.60 |
| 4 Jan | 40.5 | 9.6 | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.90 | 0.90 |
| 5 Jan | 40.6 | 9.7 | 0.07 | 0.07 | 1.10 | 1.10 |
| 6 Jan | 40.6 | 9.7 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 1.30 | 1.30 |
| 7 Jan | 40.7 | 9.7 | 0.09 | 0.09 | 1.50 | 1.50 |
| 8 Jan | 40.7 | 9.8 | 0.11 | 0.11 | 1.70 | 1.70 |
| 9 Jan | 40.7 | 9.8 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 1.90 | 1.90 |
| 10 Jan | 40.8 | 9.8 | 0.13 | 0.13 | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| 11 Jan | 40.8 | 9.8 | 0.14 | 0.14 | 2.20 | 2.20 |
| 12 Jan | 40.8 | 9.8 | 0.16 | 0.16 | 2.40 | 2.40 |
| 13 Jan | 40.8 | 9.8 | 0.17 | 0.17 | 2.60 | 2.60 |
| 14 Jan | 40.8 | 9.8 | 0.18 | 0.18 | 2.80 | 2.80 |
| 15 Jan | 40.8 | 9.8 | 0.19 | 0.19 | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| 16 Jan | 40.8 | 9.8 | 0.20 | 0.20 | 3.10 | 3.10 |
| 17 Jan | 40.7 | 9.8 | 0.21 | 0.21 | 3.30 | 3.30 |
| 18 Jan | 40.7 | 9.8 | 0.22 | 0.22 | 3.50 | 3.50 |
| 19 Jan | 40.7 | 9.7 | 0.24 | 0.24 | 3.70 | 3.70 |
| 20 Jan | 40.6 | 9.7 | 0.25 | 0.25 | 3.90 | 3.90 |
| 21 Jan | 40.6 | 9.6 | 0.26 | 0.26 | 4.00 | 4.00 |
| 22 Jan | 40.5 | 9.6 | 0.27 | 0.27 | 4.20 | 4.20 |
| 23 Jan | 40.4 | 9.5 | 0.29 | 0.29 | 4.40 | 4.40 |
| 24 Jan | 40.4 | 9.5 | 0.30 | 0.30 | 4.60 | 4.60 |
| 25 Jan | 40.3 | 9.4 | 0.31 | 0.31 | 4.80 | 4.80 |
| 26 Jan | 40.2 | 9.4 | 0.33 | 0.33 | 5.10 | 5.10 |
| 27 Jan | 40.1 | 9.3 | 0.34 | 0.34 | 5.30 | 5.30 |
| 28 Jan | 40.1 | 9.2 | 0.36 | 0.36 | 5.50 | 5.50 |
| 29 Jan | 40.0 | 9.2 | 0.37 | 0.37 | 5.70 | 5.70 |
| 30 Jan | 39.9 | 9.1 | 0.39 | 0.39 | 5.90 | 5.90 |
| 31 Jan | 39.9 | 9.1 | 0.40 | 0.40 | 6.10 | 6.10 |
Weather history Hill City - August 2026
| Day | High ºF | Low ºF | Precip. inch | Snow inch | Snow d. inch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Aug | 82.0 | 50.0 | 0.10 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 02 Aug | 89.1 | 51.1 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 03 Aug | 98.1 | 52.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 04 Aug | 86.0 | 37.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 05 Aug | 66.9 | 39.9 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 06 Aug | 82.0 | 43.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 07 Aug | 91.9 | 45.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 08 Aug | 80.1 | 46.9 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 09 Aug | 91.0 | 44.1 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 10 Aug | 84.9 | 46.9 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 11 Aug | 88.0 | 51.1 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 12 Aug | - | - | - | - | - |
| 13 Aug | - | - | - | - | - |
| 14 Aug | 68.0 | 57.0 | 0.06 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 15 Aug | 82.0 | 55.9 | 0.47 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 16 Aug | 73.9 | 46.9 | 0.93 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 17 Aug | - | - | - | - | - |
| 18 Aug | - | - | - | - | - |
| 19 Aug | 81.0 | 46.0 | 0.09 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 20 Aug | 81.0 | 46.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 21 Aug | - | - | - | - | - |
| 22 Aug | 88.0 | 51.1 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 23 Aug | 75.9 | 51.1 | 0.26 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 24 Aug | 82.0 | 50.0 | 0.06 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 25 Aug | 84.0 | 48.0 | 0.08 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 26 Aug | 78.1 | 42.1 | 0.03 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 27 Aug | 79.0 | 43.0 | T | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 28 Aug | - | - | - | - | - |
| 29 Aug | 88.0 | 52.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 30 Aug | 87.1 | 52.0 | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 31 Aug | 82.9 | 41.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
Past weather Hill City
| Aug 26 | Normal | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Average high temperature Av. high temp. | 82.8 ºF | 40 ºF | |
| Average low temperature Av. low temp. | 47.6 ºF | 14 ºF | |
| Total precipitation Total precip. | 2.09 inch | 0.32 inch | |
| Total snowfall Total snowfall | 0.00 inch | 5 inch | |
| Highest max temperature Highest max temp. | 98.1 ºF | - | |
| Lowest max temperature Lowest max temp. | 66.9 ºF | - | |
| Highest min temperature Highest min temp. | 57.0 ºF | - | |
| Lowest min temperature Lowest min temp. | 37.0 ºF | - | |
Past weather August 2026 incomplete - Missing data
Geo Hill City - South Dakota
| Country | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| State | South Dakota | |
| County | Pennington | |
| City | Hill City | |
| Zip Code | 57745 | |
| Longitude | -103.58 dec. degr. | |
| Latitude | 43.93 dec. degr. | |
| Altitude - Elevation | 5036ft | |
| ICAO | - | |
| IATA | - |
Date and Time Hill City - South Dakota
| Local Time | 03:47 AM | |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:29 AM | |
| Sunset | 07:11 PM | |
| Day/Night | Night | |
| Timezone | Mountain Daylight Time | |
| Timezone DB | America - Denver |
Map of Hill City - South Dakota
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Hill City weather averages
| Annual high temperature | 59ºF |
| Annual low temperature | 31ºF |
| Average annual precip. | 20.92 inch |
| Av. annual snowfall | 58 inch |
Station Data
Monthly averages Hill City
Longitude: -103.58, Latitude: 43.93
Average weather Hill City, SD - 57745
Monthly: 1991-2020 normals
History: 2007-2026
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