South Dakota Temperature Records

All-time high and low temperatures recorded in South Dakota, with monthly records dating back to 1970.

Key Facts

  • Record High: The hottest temperature ever recorded in South Dakota is 120°F, set on July 15, 2006.
  • Record Low: The coldest temperature ever recorded in South Dakota is -58°F, set on February 17, 1936.
  • Data Coverage: Based on 57 years of data from 1,191 NOAA weather stations.

All-Time Record High

120°F
July 15, 2006
Official NOAA Record

All-Time Record Low

-58°F
February 17, 1936
Official NOAA Record

Monthly Temperature Records

MonthRecord HighRecord Low
January80°F(2015)-47°F(2009)
February80°F(2006)-47°F(1994)
March90°F(2012)-40°F(1998)
April100°F(1980)-22°F(1975)
May105°F(1992)3°F(1997)
June114°F(1988)19°F(2022)
July120°F(2006)23°F(1972)
August114°F(1980)20°F(1977)
September110°F(2001)5°F(1985)
October101°F(1993)-21°F(2020)
November89°F(1999)-29°F(1976)
December77°F(1998)-60°F(1989)

Snow Records

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