Climate Watertown - South Dakota
| JanJa | FebFe | MarMa | AprAp | MayMa | JunJu | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high in ºF Av. high Hi | 22 | 27 | 39 | 56 | 68 | 77 |
| Average low in ºF Av. low Lo | 3 | 8 | 20 | 32 | 45 | 55 |
| Av. precipitation in inch Av. precip. Pre. | 0.53 | 0.53 | 1.11 | 2.02 | 2.67 | 3.55 |
| Av. snowfall in inch Snowfall Sn | 5 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| JulJu | AugAu | SepSe | OctOc | NovNo | DecDe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high in ºF Av. high Hi | 83 | 80 | 71 | 56 | 39 | 25 |
| Average low in ºF Av. low Lo | 60 | 57 | 47 | 35 | 21 | 7 |
| Av. precipitation in inch Av. precip. Pre. | 2.91 | 2.78 | 2.54 | 1.92 | 0.76 | 0.53 |
| Av. snowfall in inch Snowfall Sn | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 7 |
Watertown experiences a humid continental climate, marked by a very strong seasonal contrast. Summers are warm, while winters are very cold and bring significant snowfall. Precipitation is moderate annually, with a strong pattern of wetter summers and drier winters, though moisture is relatively even year-round.
Watertown Climate Graph - South Dakota Climate Chart
Daily normals Watertown - South Dakota - January
Day | High ºF | Low ºF | Prec/mo inch | Prec/yr inch | Snow/mo inch | Snow/yr inch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | 21.9 | 3.9 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.20 | 0.50 |
| 2 Jan | 21.9 | 3.8 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.39 | 1.00 |
| 3 Jan | 21.8 | 3.7 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.59 | 1.50 |
| 4 Jan | 21.8 | 3.6 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.71 | 1.80 |
| 5 Jan | 21.8 | 3.5 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.91 | 2.30 |
| 6 Jan | 21.7 | 3.4 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 1.10 | 2.80 |
| 7 Jan | 21.7 | 3.3 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 1.30 | 3.30 |
| 8 Jan | 21.7 | 3.2 | 0.16 | 0.16 | 1.42 | 3.60 |
| 9 Jan | 21.7 | 3.1 | 0.16 | 0.16 | 1.61 | 4.10 |
| 10 Jan | 21.7 | 3.1 | 0.20 | 0.20 | 1.81 | 4.60 |
| 11 Jan | 21.7 | 3.0 | 0.20 | 0.20 | 1.89 | 4.80 |
| 12 Jan | 21.8 | 2.9 | 0.20 | 0.20 | 2.09 | 5.30 |
| 13 Jan | 21.8 | 2.9 | 0.24 | 0.24 | 2.20 | 5.60 |
| 14 Jan | 21.8 | 2.8 | 0.24 | 0.24 | 2.40 | 6.10 |
| 15 Jan | 21.9 | 2.8 | 0.28 | 0.28 | 2.52 | 6.40 |
| 16 Jan | 21.9 | 2.8 | 0.28 | 0.28 | 2.72 | 6.90 |
| 17 Jan | 22.0 | 2.7 | 0.28 | 0.28 | 2.80 | 7.10 |
| 18 Jan | 22.0 | 2.7 | 0.31 | 0.31 | 2.99 | 7.60 |
| 19 Jan | 22.1 | 2.7 | 0.31 | 0.31 | 3.11 | 7.90 |
| 20 Jan | 22.2 | 2.7 | 0.35 | 0.35 | 3.31 | 8.40 |
| 21 Jan | 22.2 | 2.7 | 0.35 | 0.35 | 3.50 | 8.90 |
| 22 Jan | 22.3 | 2.8 | 0.39 | 0.39 | 3.58 | 9.10 |
| 23 Jan | 22.4 | 2.8 | 0.39 | 0.39 | 3.82 | 9.70 |
| 24 Jan | 22.6 | 2.8 | 0.39 | 0.39 | 4.02 | 10.20 |
| 25 Jan | 22.7 | 2.9 | 0.43 | 0.43 | 4.21 | 10.70 |
| 26 Jan | 22.8 | 3.0 | 0.43 | 0.43 | 4.41 | 11.20 |
| 27 Jan | 22.9 | 3.1 | 0.47 | 0.47 | 4.61 | 11.70 |
| 28 Jan | 23.1 | 3.2 | 0.47 | 0.47 | 4.69 | 11.90 |
| 29 Jan | 23.2 | 3.3 | 0.51 | 0.51 | 4.88 | 12.40 |
| 30 Jan | 23.4 | 3.4 | 0.51 | 0.51 | 5.12 | 13.00 |
| 31 Jan | 23.6 | 3.5 | 0.51 | 0.51 | 5.31 | 13.50 |
Weather history Watertown - June 2026
| Day | High ºF | Low ºF | Precip. inch | Snow inch | Snow d. inch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Jun | 78.1 | 55.9 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 02 Jun | 84.0 | 66.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 03 Jun | 82.0 | 63.0 | 0.39 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 04 Jun | 79.0 | 63.0 | 0.18 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 05 Jun | 81.0 | 61.0 | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 06 Jun | 84.9 | 55.9 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 07 Jun | 86.0 | 66.9 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 08 Jun | 80.1 | 64.0 | 0.28 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 09 Jun | 91.0 | 64.9 | 0.14 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 10 Jun | - | - | - | - | - |
| 11 Jun | - | - | - | - | - |
| 12 Jun | 81.0 | 53.1 | 0.03 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 13 Jun | 69.1 | 48.9 | T | - | 0.0 |
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Past weather Watertown
| Jun 26 | Normal | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Average high temperature Av. high temp. | 81.5 ºF | 22 ºF | |
| Average low temperature Av. low temp. | 60.2 ºF | 3 ºF | |
| Total precipitation Total precip. | 1.03 inch | 0.53 inch | |
| Total snowfall Total snowfall | 0.00 inch | 5 inch | |
| Highest max temperature Highest max temp. | 91.0 ºF | - | |
| Lowest max temperature Lowest max temp. | 69.1 ºF | - | |
| Highest min temperature Highest min temp. | 66.9 ºF | - | |
| Lowest min temperature Lowest min temp. | 48.9 ºF | - | |
Past weather June 2026 incomplete - Missing data
Geo Watertown - South Dakota
| Country | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| State | South Dakota | |
| County | Codington | |
| City | Watertown | |
| Zip Code | 57201 | |
| Longitude | -97.15 dec. degr. | |
| Latitude | 44.91 dec. degr. | |
| Altitude - Elevation | 1732ft | |
| ICAO | - | |
| IATA | - |
Date and Time Watertown - South Dakota
| Local Time | 04:18 PM | |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:39 AM | |
| Sunset | 09:18 PM | |
| Day/Night | Day | |
| Timezone | Chicago -6:00 | |
| Timezone DB | America - Chicago |
Map of Watertown - South Dakota
USGS National Map — Open interactive map
Watertown weather averages
| Annual high temperature | 53ºF |
| Annual low temperature | 32ºF |
| Average annual precip. | 21.85 inch |
| Av. annual snowfall | 35 inch |
Station Data
Monthly averages Watertown
Longitude: -97.1547, Latitude: 44.914
Average weather Watertown, SD - 57201
Monthly: 1991-2020 normals
History: 2007-2026
Abbreviations
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