Climate Fairfax - South Dakota
| JanJa | FebFe | MarMa | AprAp | MayMa | JunJu | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high in ºF Av. high Hi | 31 | 36 | 46 | 59 | 70 | 80 |
| Average low in ºF Av. low Lo | 9 | 13 | 22 | 34 | 45 | 55 |
| Av. precipitation in inch Av. precip. Pre. | 0.47 | 0.49 | 1.80 | 2.37 | 3.46 | 3.84 |
| JulJu | AugAu | SepSe | OctOc | NovNo | DecDe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high in ºF Av. high Hi | 86 | 85 | 76 | 61 | 46 | 33 |
| Average low in ºF Av. low Lo | 62 | 60 | 49 | 37 | 23 | 12 |
| Av. precipitation in inch Av. precip. Pre. | 3.26 | 2.74 | 2.42 | 2.39 | 1.03 | 0.57 |
Fairfax experiences a humid continental climate, marked by very large seasonal temperature contrasts due to its inland location. Summers are warm, while winters are cold. The area receives moderate precipitation annually, with a strong pattern of wetter summers and drier winters.
Fairfax Climate Graph - South Dakota Climate Chart
Daily normals Fairfax - South Dakota - January
Day | High ºF | Low ºF | Prec/mo inch | Prec/yr inch | Snow/mo inch | Snow/yr inch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | 30.6 | 9.4 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 2 Jan | 30.6 | 9.3 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 3 Jan | 30.6 | 9.2 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 4 Jan | 30.7 | 9.1 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 5 Jan | 30.7 | 9.1 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 6 Jan | 30.7 | 9.0 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 7 Jan | 30.8 | 9.0 | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 8 Jan | 30.8 | 8.9 | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 9 Jan | 30.9 | 8.9 | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 10 Jan | 30.9 | 8.9 | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 11 Jan | 31.0 | 8.9 | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 12 Jan | 31.1 | 8.9 | 0.24 | 0.24 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 13 Jan | 31.1 | 8.9 | 0.24 | 0.24 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 14 Jan | 31.2 | 8.9 | 0.28 | 0.28 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 15 Jan | 31.2 | 8.9 | 0.28 | 0.28 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 16 Jan | 31.3 | 9.0 | 0.28 | 0.28 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 17 Jan | 31.4 | 9.0 | 0.31 | 0.31 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 18 Jan | 31.4 | 9.0 | 0.31 | 0.31 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 19 Jan | 31.5 | 9.1 | 0.31 | 0.31 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 20 Jan | 31.6 | 9.2 | 0.31 | 0.31 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 21 Jan | 31.7 | 9.2 | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 22 Jan | 31.7 | 9.3 | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 23 Jan | 31.8 | 9.4 | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 24 Jan | 31.9 | 9.5 | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 25 Jan | 32.0 | 9.6 | 0.39 | 0.39 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 26 Jan | 32.1 | 9.7 | 0.39 | 0.39 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 27 Jan | 32.2 | 9.8 | 0.39 | 0.39 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 28 Jan | 32.3 | 10.0 | 0.43 | 0.43 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 29 Jan | 32.4 | 10.1 | 0.43 | 0.43 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 30 Jan | 32.5 | 10.3 | 0.43 | 0.43 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 31 Jan | 32.6 | 10.4 | 0.47 | 0.47 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Weather history Fairfax - December 2010
| Day | High ºF | Low ºF | Precip. inch | Snow inch | Snow d. inch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Dec | 23.0 | 7.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | T |
| 02 Dec | 28.9 | 9.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | T |
| 03 Dec | 32.0 | 18.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 04 Dec | - | 16.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 05 Dec | 19.9 | 10.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 06 Dec | 16.0 | 12.9 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 07 Dec | 37.0 | 12.9 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 08 Dec | 30.9 | 6.1 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 09 Dec | 28.9 | 16.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 10 Dec | 55.0 | 26.1 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 11 Dec | 46.9 | 6.1 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 12 Dec | 26.1 | -2.9 | 0.10 | 2.01 | 2.0 |
| 13 Dec | 19.0 | 3.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 2.0 |
| 14 Dec | 24.1 | 7.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 2.0 |
| 15 Dec | 30.0 | 17.1 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 16 Dec | 28.9 | 16.0 | 0.03 | T | T |
| 17 Dec | 32.0 | 18.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | T |
| 18 Dec | 28.9 | 5.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 19 Dec | 24.1 | 3.9 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 20 Dec | 24.1 | 19.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 21 Dec | 35.1 | 6.1 | T | T | T |
| 22 Dec | 21.9 | 9.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 23 Dec | 21.9 | 9.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 24 Dec | 25.0 | 21.9 | 0.08 | 2.01 | 2.0 |
| 25 Dec | 25.0 | 18.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 2.0 |
| 26 Dec | 21.0 | 14.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 2.0 |
| 27 Dec | 21.9 | 12.9 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 2.0 |
| 28 Dec | 42.1 | 12.9 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.0 |
| 29 Dec | 46.0 | 16.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 30 Dec | 37.0 | 18.0 | 0.20 | 2.99 | 3.0 |
| 31 Dec | 33.1 | -0.9 | 0.15 | 5.98 | 9.0 |
Past weather Fairfax
| Dec 10 | Normal | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Average high temperature Av. high temp. | 29.5 ºF | 31 ºF | |
| Average low temperature Av. low temp. | 11.7 ºF | 9 ºF | |
| Total precipitation Total precip. | 0.56 inch | 0.47 inch | |
| Total snowfall Total snowfall | 12.99 inch | 0 inch | |
| Highest max temperature Highest max temp. | 55.0 ºF | - | |
| Lowest max temperature Lowest max temp. | 16.0 ºF | - | |
| Highest min temperature Highest min temp. | 26.1 ºF | - | |
| Lowest min temperature Lowest min temp. | -2.9 ºF | - | |
Past weather December 2010 incomplete - Missing data
Geo Fairfax - South Dakota
| Country | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| State | South Dakota | |
| County | - | |
| City | Fairfax | |
| Zip Code | 57335 | |
| Longitude | -98.89 dec. degr. | |
| Latitude | 43.03 dec. degr. | |
| Altitude - Elevation | 1949ft | |
| ICAO | - | |
| IATA | - |
Date and Time Fairfax - South Dakota
| Local Time | 05:12 PM | |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:54 AM | |
| Sunset | 09:18 PM | |
| Day/Night | Day | |
| Timezone | Chicago -6:00 | |
| Timezone DB | America - Chicago |
Map of Fairfax - South Dakota
USGS National Map — Open interactive map
Fairfax weather averages
| Annual high temperature | 59ºF |
| Annual low temperature | 35ºF |
| Average annual precip. | 24.84 inch |
Station Data
Monthly averages Fairfax
Longitude: -98.8884, Latitude: 43.0275
Average weather Fairfax, SD - 57335
Monthly: 1991-2020 normals
History: 2008-2010
Abbreviations
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