Climate Insights for Black Hills Airport

Lawrence County, South Dakota, United States

Hottest
Luglio
29°C peak
Coldest
Febbraio
-8°C low
Wettest
Maggio
103mm rain
Best to Visit
Giugno, Luglio, Agosto
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Black Hills Airport is cool. The average annual temperature is 8°C and approximately 605mm of precipitation falls per year. Maggio is the wettest month, receiving around 103mm of rainfall. Black Hills Airport is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: Luglio, Agosto, Giugno. The coldest months are Febbraio, Gennaio, Dicembre, when temperatures can drop to -8°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 137cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 2° Average: -3° Min: -7° Feb Max: 2° Average: -4° Min: -8° Mar Max: 9° Average: 2° Min: -3° Apr Max: 13° Average: 5° Min: 0° May Max: 18° Average: 11° Min: 5° Jun Max: 25° Average: 18° Min: 12° Jul Max: 29° Average: 21° Min: 15° Aug Max: 28° Average: 20° Min: 13° Sep Max: 24° Average: 16° Min: 10° Oct Max: 14° Average: 7° Min: 2° Nov Max: 8° Average: 2° Min: -2° Dec Max: 3° Average: -3° Min: -7°
Max
Average
Min

Black Hills Airport has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 37°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is Luglio, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. The coldest month is Febbraio, when overnight lows fall to -8°C and the daily average is -4°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°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 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 20mm Snow: 15mm Feb Precipitation: 28mm Snow: 18mm Mar Precipitation: 34mm Snow: 17mm Apr Precipitation: 82mm Snow: 29mm May Precipitation: 103mm Snow: 9mm Jun Precipitation: 67mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 69mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 57mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 47mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 47mm Snow: 16mm Nov Precipitation: 20mm Snow: 10mm Dec Precipitation: 30mm Snow: 22mm
Precipitation
Snow

Black Hills Airport is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 605mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 50mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 103mm of rainfall. April and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 20mm. That's 83mm 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 137cm accumulating over the season. April typically sees the most snow at around 29cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 19km/h Feb Wind Speed: 20km/h Mar Wind Speed: 19km/h Apr Wind Speed: 21km/h May Wind Speed: 18km/h Jun Wind Speed: 18km/h Jul Wind Speed: 16km/h Aug Wind Speed: 16km/h Sep Wind Speed: 17km/h Oct Wind Speed: 18km/h Nov Wind Speed: 20km/h Dec Wind Speed: 20km/h
Wind Speed

Black Hills Airport is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 18km/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 21km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 16km/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. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 19km/h in winter, 19km/h in spring, 17km/h in summer, 18km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

1 day until Spring

It is currently winter in Black Hills Airport, which began on December 21, 2026. Black Hills Airport 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 Luglio at around 29°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in Febbraio near -8°C. Spring is next, beginning on March 20, 2026 — 1 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -3 to 18°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 219mm for the season, averaging 73mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 19km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 12 to 29°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 193mm for the season, averaging 64mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 17km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -2 to 24°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 114mm over the season and a monthly average of 38mm. Expect around 26cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 18km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -8 to 3°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 79mm over the season and a monthly average of 26mm. Expect around 55cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 19km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.

Best Time to Visit

Jan -3°
Feb -4°
Mar
Apr
May 11°
Jun 18°
Jul 21°
Aug 20°
Sep 16°
Oct
Nov
Dec -3°

The best time to visit Black Hills Airport is during Giugno, Luglio, Agosto and Settembre, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 60mm per month. By contrast, Febbraio can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -8°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Black Hills Airport 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
-7 °C
2 °C
19 km/h
20 mm
15 cm
Feb
-8 °C
2 °C
20 km/h
28 mm
18 cm
Mar Current
-3 °C
9 °C
19 km/h
34 mm
17 cm
Apr
0 °C
13 °C
21 km/h
82 mm
29 cm
May
5 °C
18 °C
18 km/h
103 mm
9 cm
Jun
12 °C
25 °C
18 km/h
67 mm
0 cm
Jul
15 °C
29 °C
16 km/h
69 mm
0 cm
Aug
13 °C
28 °C
16 km/h
57 mm
0 cm
Sep
10 °C
24 °C
17 km/h
47 mm
0 cm
Oct
2 °C
14 °C
18 km/h
47 mm
16 cm
Nov
-2 °C
8 °C
20 km/h
20 mm
10 cm
Dec
-7 °C
3 °C
20 km/h
30 mm
22 cm
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