Climate Lead - South Dakota
| JanJa | FebFe | MarMa | AprAp | MayMa | JunJu | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high in ºF Av. high Hi | 36 | 37 | 43 | 51 | 61 | 71 |
| Average low in ºF Av. low Lo | 17 | 17 | 23 | 31 | 40 | 49 |
| Av. precipitation in inch Av. precip. Pre. | 1.34 | 1.58 | 2.58 | 3.55 | 4.64 | 3.57 |
| Av. snowfall in inch Snowfall Sn | 24 | 25 | 33 | 33 | 8 | 1 |
| JulJu | AugAu | SepSe | OctOc | NovNo | DecDe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high in ºF Av. high Hi | 79 | 78 | 68 | 55 | 43 | 35 |
| Average low in ºF Av. low Lo | 56 | 55 | 45 | 34 | 24 | 16 |
| Av. precipitation in inch Av. precip. Pre. | 2.76 | 2.09 | 1.99 | 3.04 | 1.83 | 1.51 |
| Av. snowfall in inch Snowfall Sn | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20 | 25 | 27 |
What is the average weather in Lead, South Dakota?
Lead experiences a humid continental climate, characterized by strong seasonal contrasts. Summers are warm, while winters are cold and bring very snowy conditions. The high elevation contributes to noticeably lower temperatures. Precipitation is moderate annually, with spring being the wettest season, and winter moisture often arriving as significant snowfall.
Lead Climate Graph - South Dakota Climate Chart
Daily normals Lead - South Dakota - January
Day | High ºF | Low ºF | Prec/mo inch | Prec/yr inch | Snow/mo inch | Snow/yr inch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | 37.9 | 17.8 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 8.00 | 20.32 |
| 2 Jan | 38.0 | 17.8 | 0.10 | 0.10 | 17.00 | 43.18 |
| 3 Jan | 38.1 | 17.8 | 0.16 | 0.16 | 25.00 | 63.50 |
| 4 Jan | 38.2 | 17.9 | 0.21 | 0.21 | 34.00 | 86.36 |
| 5 Jan | 38.2 | 17.9 | 0.26 | 0.26 | 42.00 | 106.68 |
| 6 Jan | 38.3 | 17.9 | 0.31 | 0.31 | 51.00 | 129.54 |
| 7 Jan | 38.4 | 17.9 | 0.36 | 0.36 | 59.00 | 149.86 |
| 8 Jan | 38.4 | 18.0 | 0.40 | 0.40 | 67.00 | 170.18 |
| 9 Jan | 38.5 | 18.0 | 0.45 | 0.45 | 74.00 | 187.96 |
| 10 Jan | 38.5 | 18.0 | 0.50 | 0.50 | 82.00 | 208.28 |
| 11 Jan | 38.5 | 18.0 | 0.55 | 0.55 | 90.00 | 228.60 |
| 12 Jan | 38.6 | 18.0 | 0.60 | 0.60 | 98.00 | 248.92 |
| 13 Jan | 38.6 | 18.0 | 0.65 | 0.65 | 106.00 | 269.24 |
| 14 Jan | 38.6 | 18.0 | 0.69 | 0.69 | 113.00 | 287.02 |
| 15 Jan | 38.6 | 17.9 | 0.74 | 0.74 | 121.00 | 307.34 |
| 16 Jan | 38.6 | 17.9 | 0.79 | 0.79 | 129.00 | 327.66 |
| 17 Jan | 38.6 | 17.9 | 0.83 | 0.83 | 136.00 | 345.44 |
| 18 Jan | 38.5 | 17.8 | 0.88 | 0.88 | 144.00 | 365.76 |
| 19 Jan | 38.5 | 17.8 | 0.92 | 0.92 | 151.00 | 383.54 |
| 20 Jan | 38.5 | 17.7 | 0.97 | 0.97 | 159.00 | 403.86 |
| 21 Jan | 38.4 | 17.7 | 1.02 | 1.02 | 167.00 | 424.18 |
| 22 Jan | 38.4 | 17.6 | 1.07 | 1.07 | 175.00 | 444.50 |
| 23 Jan | 38.3 | 17.6 | 1.12 | 1.12 | 183.00 | 464.82 |
| 24 Jan | 38.3 | 17.5 | 1.17 | 1.17 | 191.00 | 485.14 |
| 25 Jan | 38.2 | 17.4 | 1.22 | 1.22 | 199.00 | 505.46 |
| 26 Jan | 38.1 | 17.4 | 1.27 | 1.27 | 207.00 | 525.78 |
| 27 Jan | 38.1 | 17.3 | 1.33 | 1.33 | 216.00 | 548.64 |
| 28 Jan | 38.0 | 17.2 | 1.38 | 1.38 | 224.00 | 568.96 |
| 29 Jan | 37.9 | 17.1 | 1.43 | 1.43 | 232.00 | 589.28 |
| 30 Jan | 37.9 | 17.1 | 1.49 | 1.49 | 240.00 | 609.60 |
| 31 Jan | 37.8 | 17.0 | 1.54 | 1.54 | 248.00 | 629.92 |
Weather history Lead - July 2026
| Day | High ºF | Low ºF | Precip. inch | Snow inch | Snow d. inch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Jul | 81.0 | 50.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 02 Jul | 78.1 | 57.9 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 03 Jul | 86.0 | 55.9 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
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Past weather Lead
| Jul 26 | Normal | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Average high temperature Av. high temp. | 81.7 ºF | 36 ºF | |
| Average low temperature Av. low temp. | 54.6 ºF | 17 ºF | |
| Total precipitation Total precip. | 0.00 inch | 1.34 inch | |
| Total snowfall Total snowfall | 0.00 inch | 24 inch | |
| Highest max temperature Highest max temp. | 86.0 ºF | - | |
| Lowest max temperature Lowest max temp. | 78.1 ºF | - | |
| Highest min temperature Highest min temp. | 57.9 ºF | - | |
| Lowest min temperature Lowest min temp. | 50.0 ºF | - | |
Past weather July 2026 incomplete - Missing data
Geo Lead - South Dakota
| Country | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| State | South Dakota | |
| County | Lawrence | |
| City | Lead | |
| Zip Code | 57754 | |
| Longitude | -103.77 dec. degr. | |
| Latitude | 44.35 dec. degr. | |
| Altitude - Elevation | 5325ft | |
| ICAO | - | |
| IATA | - |
Date and Time Lead - South Dakota
| Local Time | 08:56 PM | |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:15 AM | |
| Sunset | 08:43 PM | |
| Day/Night | Night | |
| Timezone | Mountain Daylight Time | |
| Timezone DB | America - Denver |
Map of Lead - South Dakota
USGS National Map — Open interactive map
Lead weather averages
| Annual high temperature | 55ºF |
| Annual low temperature | 34ºF |
| Average annual precip. | 30.48 inch |
| Av. annual snowfall | 199 inch |
Station Data
Monthly averages Lead
Longitude: -103.77, Latitude: 44.35
Average weather Lead, SD - 57754
Monthly: 1991-2020 normals
History: 2007-2026
Abbreviations
Average precipitation in : Av. precipitation in
Jan: January, Feb: February, ...Jan: January, Feb: February, ...Ja: January, Fe: February, ...