Climate Alexandria - South Dakota
| JanJa | FebFe | MarMa | AprAp | MayMa | JunJu | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high in ºF Av. high Hi | 29 | 35 | 46 | 62 | 73 | 82 |
| Average low in ºF Av. low Lo | 10 | 15 | 25 | 37 | 49 | 58 |
| Av. precipitation in inch Av. precip. Pre. | 0.49 | 0.56 | 1.42 | 2.88 | 3.23 | 4.04 |
| Av. snowfall in inch Snowfall Sn | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| JulJu | AugAu | SepSe | OctOc | NovNo | DecDe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high in ºF Av. high Hi | 87 | 85 | 77 | 63 | 45 | 31 |
| Average low in ºF Av. low Lo | 64 | 61 | 52 | 39 | 25 | 13 |
| Av. precipitation in inch Av. precip. Pre. | 3.11 | 2.89 | 2.55 | 2.03 | 1.15 | 0.50 |
| Av. snowfall in inch Snowfall Sn | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 7 |
What is the average weather in Alexandria, South Dakota?
Alexandria experiences a humid continental climate, marked by very large seasonal temperature contrasts. Summers are warm, while winters are cold and bring significant snowfall. Precipitation is moderate overall, with a strong seasonal pattern that makes summers wetter and winters drier, though moisture is spread relatively evenly throughout the year.
Alexandria Climate Graph - South Dakota Climate Chart
Daily normals Alexandria - South Dakota - January
Day | High ºF | Low ºF | Prec/mo inch | Prec/yr inch | Snow/mo inch | Snow/yr inch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | 24.9 | 6.5 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.20 | 0.20 |
| 2 Jan | 24.8 | 6.4 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.40 | 0.40 |
| 3 Jan | 24.8 | 6.2 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.60 | 0.60 |
| 4 Jan | 24.7 | 6.1 | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.80 | 0.80 |
| 5 Jan | 24.7 | 6.0 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| 6 Jan | 24.6 | 5.9 | 0.09 | 0.09 | 1.20 | 1.20 |
| 7 Jan | 24.6 | 5.8 | 0.11 | 0.11 | 1.40 | 1.40 |
| 8 Jan | 24.6 | 5.8 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 1.60 | 1.60 |
| 9 Jan | 24.6 | 5.7 | 0.14 | 0.14 | 1.80 | 1.80 |
| 10 Jan | 24.6 | 5.6 | 0.15 | 0.15 | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| 11 Jan | 24.6 | 5.6 | 0.17 | 0.17 | 2.20 | 2.20 |
| 12 Jan | 24.7 | 5.6 | 0.18 | 0.18 | 2.30 | 2.30 |
| 13 Jan | 24.7 | 5.5 | 0.20 | 0.20 | 2.50 | 2.50 |
| 14 Jan | 24.8 | 5.5 | 0.21 | 0.21 | 2.70 | 2.70 |
| 15 Jan | 24.8 | 5.5 | 0.22 | 0.22 | 2.80 | 2.80 |
| 16 Jan | 24.9 | 5.5 | 0.24 | 0.24 | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| 17 Jan | 25.0 | 5.5 | 0.25 | 0.25 | 3.20 | 3.20 |
| 18 Jan | 25.1 | 5.5 | 0.26 | 0.26 | 3.40 | 3.40 |
| 19 Jan | 25.2 | 5.5 | 0.28 | 0.28 | 3.60 | 3.60 |
| 20 Jan | 25.3 | 5.5 | 0.29 | 0.29 | 3.70 | 3.70 |
| 21 Jan | 25.5 | 5.5 | 0.31 | 0.31 | 3.90 | 3.90 |
| 22 Jan | 25.6 | 5.6 | 0.32 | 0.32 | 4.10 | 4.10 |
| 23 Jan | 25.7 | 5.6 | 0.34 | 0.34 | 4.30 | 4.30 |
| 24 Jan | 25.9 | 5.7 | 0.35 | 0.35 | 4.60 | 4.60 |
| 25 Jan | 26.0 | 5.8 | 0.37 | 0.37 | 4.80 | 4.80 |
| 26 Jan | 26.2 | 5.8 | 0.39 | 0.39 | 5.00 | 5.00 |
| 27 Jan | 26.3 | 5.9 | 0.40 | 0.40 | 5.20 | 5.20 |
| 28 Jan | 26.5 | 6.0 | 0.42 | 0.42 | 5.40 | 5.40 |
| 29 Jan | 26.7 | 6.1 | 0.44 | 0.44 | 5.60 | 5.60 |
| 30 Jan | 26.8 | 6.2 | 0.45 | 0.45 | 5.90 | 5.90 |
| 31 Jan | 27.0 | 6.3 | 0.47 | 0.47 | 6.10 | 6.10 |
Weather history Alexandria - October 2026
| Day | High ºF | Low ºF | Precip. inch | Snow inch | Snow d. inch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Oct | 78.1 | 53.1 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 02 Oct | - | - | - | - | - |
| 03 Oct | 66.9 | 46.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 04 Oct | 75.0 | 39.9 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 05 Oct | - | - | - | - | - |
| 06 Oct | - | - | - | - | - |
| 07 Oct | - | - | - | - | - |
| 08 Oct | 88.0 | 45.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 09 Oct | 78.1 | 46.9 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 10 Oct | 82.0 | 46.9 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 11 Oct | 91.0 | 46.9 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
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Past weather Alexandria
| Oct 26 | Normal | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Average high temperature Av. high temp. | 79.9 ºF | 63 ºF | |
| Average low temperature Av. low temp. | 46.4 ºF | 39 ºF | |
| Total precipitation Total precip. | 0.00 inch | 2.03 inch | |
| Total snowfall Total snowfall | 0.00 inch | 1 inch | |
| Highest max temperature Highest max temp. | 91.0 ºF | - | |
| Lowest max temperature Lowest max temp. | 66.9 ºF | - | |
| Highest min temperature Highest min temp. | 53.1 ºF | - | |
| Lowest min temperature Lowest min temp. | 39.9 ºF | - | |
Past weather October 2026 incomplete - Missing data
Geo Alexandria - South Dakota
| Country | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| State | South Dakota | |
| County | Hanson | |
| City | Alexandria | |
| Zip Code | 57311 | |
| Longitude | -97.78 dec. degr. | |
| Latitude | 43.65 dec. degr. | |
| Altitude - Elevation | 1312ft | |
| ICAO | - | |
| IATA | - |
Date and Time Alexandria - South Dakota
| Local Time | 01:48 PM | |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise | 07:43 AM | |
| Sunset | 06:51 PM | |
| Day/Night | Day | |
| Timezone | Central Daylight Time | |
| Timezone DB | America - Chicago |
Map of Alexandria - South Dakota
USGS National Map — Open interactive map
Alexandria weather averages
| Annual high temperature | 59ºF |
| Annual low temperature | 37ºF |
| Average annual precip. | 24.85 inch |
| Av. annual snowfall | 35 inch |
Station Data
Monthly averages Alexandria
Longitude: -97.78, Latitude: 43.65
Average weather Alexandria, SD - 57311
Monthly: 1991-2020 normals
History: 2007-2026
Abbreviations
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