Climate Insights for Blackhawk

Meade County, South Dakota, United States

Hottest
Luglio
30°C peak
Coldest
Febbraio
-8°C low
Wettest
Maggio
102mm rain
Best to Visit
Giugno, Luglio, Agosto
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Blackhawk is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 542mm of precipitation falls per year. Maggio is the wettest month, receiving around 102mm of rainfall. Blackhawk 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 97cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 3° Average: -3° Min: -7° Feb Max: 3° Average: -4° Min: -8° Mar Max: 10° Average: 2° Min: -3° Apr Max: 14° Average: 6° Min: 1° May Max: 19° Average: 12° Min: 7° Jun Max: 27° Average: 19° Min: 13° Jul Max: 30° Average: 22° Min: 16° Aug Max: 29° Average: 21° Min: 14° Sep Max: 25° Average: 17° Min: 11° Oct Max: 16° Average: 8° Min: 3° Nov Max: 9° Average: 2° Min: -2° Dec Max: 3° Average: -2° Min: -7°
Max
Average
Min

Blackhawk has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 38°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is Luglio, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°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 13°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: 12mm Snow: 9mm Feb Precipitation: 20mm Snow: 13mm Mar Precipitation: 30mm Snow: 15mm Apr Precipitation: 70mm Snow: 20mm May Precipitation: 102mm Snow: 7mm Jun Precipitation: 70mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 70mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 55mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 35mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 39mm Snow: 9mm Nov Precipitation: 14mm Snow: 6mm Dec Precipitation: 25mm Snow: 17mm
Precipitation
Snow

Blackhawk is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 542mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 45mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 102mm of rainfall. June and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 12mm. That's 90mm 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 97cm accumulating over the season. April typically sees the most snow at around 20cm.

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: 22km/h Feb Wind Speed: 22km/h Mar Wind Speed: 23km/h Apr Wind Speed: 25km/h May Wind Speed: 22km/h Jun Wind Speed: 21km/h Jul Wind Speed: 20km/h Aug Wind Speed: 19km/h Sep Wind Speed: 21km/h Oct Wind Speed: 22km/h Nov Wind Speed: 22km/h Dec Wind Speed: 22km/h
Wind Speed

Blackhawk is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 22km/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 25km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 19km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 6km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

1 day until Spring

It is currently winter in Blackhawk, which began on December 21, 2026. Blackhawk 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 30°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 19°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 202mm for the season, averaging 67mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 23km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 13 to 30°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 195mm for the season, averaging 65mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 20km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -2 to 25°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 88mm over the season and a monthly average of 29mm. Expect around 15cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 22km/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 57mm over the season and a monthly average of 19mm. Expect around 39cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 22km/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 12°
Jun 19°
Jul 22°
Aug 21°
Sep 17°
Oct
Nov
Dec -2°

The best time to visit Blackhawk is during Giugno, Luglio, Agosto and Settembre, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 57mm 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 Blackhawk 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
3 °C
22 km/h
12 mm
9 cm
Feb
-8 °C
3 °C
22 km/h
20 mm
13 cm
Mar Current
-3 °C
10 °C
23 km/h
30 mm
15 cm
Apr
1 °C
14 °C
25 km/h
70 mm
20 cm
May
7 °C
19 °C
22 km/h
102 mm
7 cm
Jun
13 °C
27 °C
21 km/h
70 mm
0 cm
Jul
16 °C
30 °C
20 km/h
70 mm
0 cm
Aug
14 °C
29 °C
19 km/h
55 mm
0 cm
Sep
11 °C
25 °C
21 km/h
35 mm
0 cm
Oct
3 °C
16 °C
22 km/h
39 mm
9 cm
Nov
-2 °C
9 °C
22 km/h
14 mm
6 cm
Dec
-7 °C
3 °C
22 km/h
25 mm
17 cm
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