Climate Bison - South Dakota
| JanJa | FebFe | MarMa | AprAp | MayMa | JunJu | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high in ºF Av. high Hi | 30 | 34 | 44 | 58 | 69 | 78 |
| Average low in ºF Av. low Lo | 10 | 13 | 22 | 32 | 43 | 52 |
| Av. precipitation in inch Av. precip. Pre. | 0.46 | 0.42 | 1.20 | 1.84 | 3.09 | 2.91 |
| Av. snowfall in inch Snowfall Sn | 4 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| JulJu | AugAu | SepSe | OctOc | NovNo | DecDe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high in ºF Av. high Hi | 87 | 86 | 75 | 60 | 43 | 31 |
| Average low in ºF Av. low Lo | 59 | 57 | 47 | 35 | 22 | 11 |
| Av. precipitation in inch Av. precip. Pre. | 2.37 | 1.62 | 1.27 | 1.47 | 0.58 | 0.43 |
| Av. snowfall in inch Snowfall Sn | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 |
What is the average weather in Bison, South Dakota?
Bison experiences a humid continental climate, marked by very large seasonal temperature contrasts. Summers are warm, but winters are cold and bring significant snowfall. The area is dry overall, with low annual precipitation, though summer is the wettest season. Winter is the driest season, with moisture often arriving as snow.
Bison Climate Graph - South Dakota Climate Chart
Daily normals Bison - South Dakota - January
Day | High ºF | Low ºF | Prec/mo inch | Prec/yr inch | Snow/mo inch | Snow/yr inch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | 29.3 | 10.0 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.20 | 0.20 |
| 2 Jan | 29.3 | 10.0 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.40 | 0.40 |
| 3 Jan | 29.3 | 9.9 | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.60 | 0.60 |
| 4 Jan | 29.3 | 9.8 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.80 | 0.80 |
| 5 Jan | 29.3 | 9.8 | 0.09 | 0.09 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| 6 Jan | 29.3 | 9.7 | 0.11 | 0.11 | 1.20 | 1.20 |
| 7 Jan | 29.3 | 9.7 | 0.13 | 0.13 | 1.30 | 1.30 |
| 8 Jan | 29.3 | 9.6 | 0.15 | 0.15 | 1.50 | 1.50 |
| 9 Jan | 29.3 | 9.6 | 0.17 | 0.17 | 1.70 | 1.70 |
| 10 Jan | 29.3 | 9.6 | 0.18 | 0.18 | 1.90 | 1.90 |
| 11 Jan | 29.4 | 9.6 | 0.20 | 0.20 | 2.10 | 2.10 |
| 12 Jan | 29.4 | 9.5 | 0.21 | 0.21 | 2.30 | 2.30 |
| 13 Jan | 29.4 | 9.5 | 0.23 | 0.23 | 2.40 | 2.40 |
| 14 Jan | 29.5 | 9.5 | 0.24 | 0.24 | 2.60 | 2.60 |
| 15 Jan | 29.5 | 9.5 | 0.26 | 0.26 | 2.80 | 2.80 |
| 16 Jan | 29.5 | 9.5 | 0.27 | 0.27 | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| 17 Jan | 29.6 | 9.5 | 0.28 | 0.28 | 3.10 | 3.10 |
| 18 Jan | 29.6 | 9.5 | 0.30 | 0.30 | 3.30 | 3.30 |
| 19 Jan | 29.7 | 9.5 | 0.31 | 0.31 | 3.40 | 3.40 |
| 20 Jan | 29.7 | 9.6 | 0.32 | 0.32 | 3.60 | 3.60 |
| 21 Jan | 29.7 | 9.6 | 0.33 | 0.33 | 3.80 | 3.80 |
| 22 Jan | 29.8 | 9.6 | 0.34 | 0.34 | 3.90 | 3.90 |
| 23 Jan | 29.8 | 9.6 | 0.35 | 0.35 | 4.10 | 4.10 |
| 24 Jan | 29.9 | 9.7 | 0.36 | 0.36 | 4.30 | 4.30 |
| 25 Jan | 29.9 | 9.7 | 0.38 | 0.38 | 4.50 | 4.50 |
| 26 Jan | 29.9 | 9.7 | 0.39 | 0.39 | 4.60 | 4.60 |
| 27 Jan | 30.0 | 9.8 | 0.40 | 0.40 | 4.80 | 4.80 |
| 28 Jan | 30.0 | 9.8 | 0.42 | 0.42 | 5.00 | 5.00 |
| 29 Jan | 30.1 | 9.9 | 0.43 | 0.43 | 5.20 | 5.20 |
| 30 Jan | 30.2 | 10.0 | 0.45 | 0.45 | 5.40 | 5.40 |
| 31 Jan | 30.2 | 10.0 | 0.46 | 0.46 | 5.60 | 5.60 |
Weather history Bison - July 2026
| Day | High ºF | Low ºF | Precip. inch | Snow inch | Snow d. inch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Jul | 86.0 | 52.0 | 0.06 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 02 Jul | 87.1 | 57.9 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 03 Jul | 78.1 | 57.0 | 0.19 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 04 Jul | 87.1 | 64.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 05 Jul | 93.0 | 63.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 06 Jul | 93.0 | 57.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 07 Jul | 84.9 | 55.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 08 Jul | 84.9 | 55.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 09 Jul | 91.9 | 63.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 10 Jul | 95.0 | 57.9 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 11 Jul | 100.0 | 68.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 12 Jul | 105.1 | 68.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 13 Jul | 102.9 | 69.1 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 14 Jul | 105.1 | 68.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 15 Jul | 100.0 | 66.9 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 16 Jul | 100.9 | 64.9 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 17 Jul | 99.0 | 66.9 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 18 Jul | 84.9 | 66.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 19 Jul | 102.0 | 64.9 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 20 Jul | 102.0 | 61.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 21 Jul | 91.0 | 57.9 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 22 Jul | 77.0 | 60.1 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 23 Jul | 87.1 | 55.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 24 Jul | 102.0 | 69.1 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 25 Jul | 104.0 | 64.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 26 Jul | 102.9 | 70.0 | 0.02 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 27 Jul | 102.0 | 68.0 | 0.04 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 28 Jul | 96.1 | 68.0 | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 29 Jul | 96.1 | 64.9 | 0.12 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 30 Jul | 93.9 | 64.0 | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 31 Jul | 87.1 | 61.0 | 0.11 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
Past weather Bison
| Jul 26 | Normal | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Average high temperature Av. high temp. | 94.3 ºF | 30 ºF | |
| Average low temperature Av. low temp. | 62.8 ºF | 10 ºF | |
| Total precipitation Total precip. | 0.56 inch | 0.46 inch | |
| Total snowfall Total snowfall | 0.00 inch | 4 inch | |
| Highest max temperature Highest max temp. | 105.1 ºF | - | |
| Lowest max temperature Lowest max temp. | 77.0 ºF | - | |
| Highest min temperature Highest min temp. | 70.0 ºF | - | |
| Lowest min temperature Lowest min temp. | 52.0 ºF | - | |
Past weather July 2026 incomplete - Missing data
Geo Bison - South Dakota
| Country | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| State | South Dakota | |
| County | Perkins | |
| City | Bison | |
| Zip Code | 57620 | |
| Longitude | -102.47 dec. degr. | |
| Latitude | 45.52 dec. degr. | |
| Altitude - Elevation | 2779ft | |
| ICAO | - | |
| IATA | - |
Date and Time Bison - South Dakota
| Local Time | 11:19 AM | |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:22 AM | |
| Sunset | 07:10 PM | |
| Day/Night | Day | |
| Timezone | Mountain Daylight Time | |
| Timezone DB | America - Denver |
Map of Bison - South Dakota
USGS National Map — Open interactive map
Bison weather averages
| Annual high temperature | 58ºF |
| Annual low temperature | 34ºF |
| Average annual precip. | 17.66 inch |
| Av. annual snowfall | 32 inch |
Station Data
Monthly averages Bison
Longitude: -102.467, Latitude: 45.5186
Average weather Bison, SD - 57620
Monthly: 1991-2020 normals
History: 2007-2026
Abbreviations
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