Climate Insights for Huron

Kalawao County, South Dakota, United States

Hottest
July
31°C peak
Coldest
January
-12°C low
Wettest
May
87mm rain
Best to Visit
May, June, July
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Huron is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 632mm of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 87mm of rainfall. Huron is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, June, August. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -12°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 72cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-20° -10° 10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -3° Average: -8° Min: -12° Feb Max: -1° Average: -7° Min: -11° Mar Max: 7° Average: 1° Min: -4° Apr Max: 15° Average: 7° Min: 2° May Max: 22° Average: 16° Min: 10° Jun Max: 30° Average: 23° Min: 17° Jul Max: 31° Average: 24° Min: 18° Aug Max: 29° Average: 22° Min: 17° Sep Max: 26° Average: 19° Min: 13° Oct Max: 16° Average: 10° Min: 5° Nov Max: 8° Average: 2° Min: -2° Dec Max: 0° Average: -5° Min: -8°
Max
Average
Min

Huron has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 43°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -12°C and the daily average is -8°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 9°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 15mm Snow: 11mm Feb Precipitation: 16mm Snow: 10mm Mar Precipitation: 35mm Snow: 13mm Apr Precipitation: 66mm Snow: 11mm May Precipitation: 87mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 81mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 81mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 82mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 57mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 53mm Snow: 3mm Nov Precipitation: 27mm Snow: 7mm Dec Precipitation: 32mm Snow: 18mm
Precipitation
Snow

Huron is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 632mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 53mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 87mm of rainfall. August and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 15mm. That's 72mm less than May, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 72cm accumulating over the season. December typically sees the most snow at around 18cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h 30km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 23km/h Feb Wind Speed: 23km/h Mar Wind Speed: 25km/h Apr Wind Speed: 26km/h May Wind Speed: 23km/h Jun Wind Speed: 23km/h Jul Wind Speed: 21km/h Aug Wind Speed: 21km/h Sep Wind Speed: 23km/h Oct Wind Speed: 24km/h Nov Wind Speed: 23km/h Dec Wind Speed: 23km/h
Wind Speed

Huron is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 23km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 26km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 21km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 5km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

51 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Huron, which began on March 20, 2026. Huron is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 31°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -12°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 51 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -4 to 22°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 188mm for the season, averaging 63mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 25km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 17 to 31°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 244mm for the season, averaging 81mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 22km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -2 to 26°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 137mm over the season and a monthly average of 46mm. Expect around 9cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 23km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -12 to 0°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 63mm over the season and a monthly average of 21mm. Expect around 39cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 23km/h. Heavy layering and insulated outerwear are essential — exposed skin should be minimised outdoors.

Best Time to Visit

Jan -8°
Feb -7°
Mar
Apr
May 16°
Jun 23°
Jul 24°
Aug 22°
Sep 19°
Oct 10°
Nov
Dec -5°

The best time to visit Huron is during May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 78mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -12°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Huron based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-12 °C
-3 °C
23 km/h
15 mm
11 cm
Feb
-11 °C
-1 °C
23 km/h
16 mm
10 cm
Mar
-4 °C
7 °C
25 km/h
35 mm
13 cm
Apr
2 °C
15 °C
26 km/h
66 mm
11 cm
May Current
10 °C
22 °C
23 km/h
87 mm
0 cm
Jun
17 °C
30 °C
23 km/h
81 mm
0 cm
Jul
18 °C
31 °C
21 km/h
81 mm
0 cm
Aug
17 °C
29 °C
21 km/h
82 mm
0 cm
Sep
13 °C
26 °C
23 km/h
57 mm
0 cm
Oct
5 °C
16 °C
24 km/h
53 mm
3 cm
Nov
-2 °C
8 °C
23 km/h
27 mm
7 cm
Dec
-8 °C
0 °C
23 km/h
32 mm
18 cm
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