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 |
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 | 28.2 | 10.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.20 | 0.50 |
| 2 Jan | 28.2 | 9.9 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.31 | 0.80 |
| 3 Jan | 28.2 | 9.9 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.51 | 1.30 |
| 4 Jan | 28.2 | 9.8 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.71 | 1.80 |
| 5 Jan | 28.2 | 9.8 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.91 | 2.30 |
| 6 Jan | 28.3 | 9.7 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 1.10 | 2.80 |
| 7 Jan | 28.3 | 9.7 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 1.30 | 3.30 |
| 8 Jan | 28.3 | 9.7 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 1.50 | 3.80 |
| 9 Jan | 28.4 | 9.7 | 0.16 | 0.16 | 1.61 | 4.10 |
| 10 Jan | 28.4 | 9.7 | 0.16 | 0.16 | 1.81 | 4.60 |
| 11 Jan | 28.5 | 9.7 | 0.16 | 0.16 | 1.89 | 4.80 |
| 12 Jan | 28.5 | 9.7 | 0.20 | 0.20 | 2.09 | 5.30 |
| 13 Jan | 28.6 | 9.7 | 0.20 | 0.20 | 2.20 | 5.60 |
| 14 Jan | 28.6 | 9.7 | 0.20 | 0.20 | 2.40 | 6.10 |
| 15 Jan | 28.7 | 9.7 | 0.24 | 0.24 | 2.52 | 6.40 |
| 16 Jan | 28.8 | 9.7 | 0.24 | 0.24 | 2.72 | 6.90 |
| 17 Jan | 28.9 | 9.8 | 0.24 | 0.24 | 2.91 | 7.40 |
| 18 Jan | 28.9 | 9.8 | 0.28 | 0.28 | 3.11 | 7.90 |
| 19 Jan | 29.0 | 9.9 | 0.28 | 0.28 | 3.19 | 8.10 |
| 20 Jan | 29.1 | 9.9 | 0.31 | 0.31 | 3.39 | 8.60 |
| 21 Jan | 29.2 | 10.0 | 0.31 | 0.31 | 3.58 | 9.10 |
| 22 Jan | 29.3 | 10.0 | 0.35 | 0.35 | 3.82 | 9.70 |
| 23 Jan | 29.5 | 10.1 | 0.35 | 0.35 | 4.02 | 10.20 |
| 24 Jan | 29.6 | 10.2 | 0.35 | 0.35 | 4.21 | 10.70 |
| 25 Jan | 29.7 | 10.3 | 0.39 | 0.39 | 4.41 | 11.20 |
| 26 Jan | 29.8 | 10.4 | 0.39 | 0.39 | 4.69 | 11.90 |
| 27 Jan | 30.0 | 10.5 | 0.43 | 0.43 | 4.88 | 12.40 |
| 28 Jan | 30.1 | 10.6 | 0.43 | 0.43 | 5.12 | 13.00 |
| 29 Jan | 30.3 | 10.7 | 0.47 | 0.47 | 5.31 | 13.50 |
| 30 Jan | 30.5 | 10.9 | 0.47 | 0.47 | 5.51 | 14.00 |
| 31 Jan | 30.6 | 11.0 | 0.47 | 0.47 | 5.71 | 14.50 |
Weather history Alexandria - February 2026
| Day | High ºF | Low ºF | Precip. inch | Snow inch | Snow d. inch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Feb | 32.0 | -0.9 | 0.03 | 0.31 | T |
| 02 Feb | 37.9 | 25.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 03 Feb | 33.1 | 19.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 04 Feb | 30.0 | 21.0 | T | T | 0.0 |
| 05 Feb | 35.1 | 21.9 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 06 Feb | 60.1 | 33.1 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 07 Feb | 39.9 | 23.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 08 Feb | 51.1 | 21.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 09 Feb | 45.0 | 27.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 10 Feb | 48.0 | 26.1 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 11 Feb | 45.0 | 17.1 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 12 Feb | 57.0 | 28.9 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 13 Feb | 55.0 | 19.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 14 Feb | 63.0 | 33.1 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 15 Feb | 62.1 | 19.9 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 16 Feb | 66.9 | 24.1 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 17 Feb | 64.0 | 37.9 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 18 Feb | 64.0 | 32.0 | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 19 Feb | 42.1 | 10.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 20 Feb | 23.0 | 3.9 | T | T | 0.0 |
| 21 Feb | 24.1 | 1.9 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 22 Feb | 26.1 | 0.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 23 Feb | 19.9 | -2.9 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 24 Feb | 36.0 | 6.1 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 25 Feb | 52.0 | 12.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 26 Feb | 30.0 | 16.0 | T | T | 0.0 |
| 27 Feb | 55.0 | 17.1 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 28 Feb | 57.9 | 18.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
Past weather Alexandria
| Feb 26 | Normal | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Average high temperature Av. high temp. | 44.8 ºF | 29 ºF | |
| Average low temperature Av. low temp. | 18.2 ºF | 10 ºF | |
| Total precipitation Total precip. | 0.04 inch | 0.49 inch | |
| Total snowfall Total snowfall | 0.31 inch | 6 inch | |
| Highest max temperature Highest max temp. | 66.9 ºF | - | |
| Lowest max temperature Lowest max temp. | 19.9 ºF | - | |
| Highest min temperature Highest min temp. | 37.9 ºF | - | |
| Lowest min temperature Lowest min temp. | -2.9 ºF | - | |
Past weather February 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 | 05:22 PM | |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:47 AM | |
| Sunset | 09:16 PM | |
| Day/Night | Day | |
| Timezone | Chicago -6:00 | |
| Timezone DB | America - Chicago |
Map of Alexandria - South Dakota
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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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