South Yankton, NE
Unincorporated community in Cedar County, Nebraska
South Yankton is a small unincorporated community in Cedar County, Nebraska. It is 2.3 miles SW of Aten, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 57078.
South Yankton at a glance
- State
- Nebraska
- County
- Cedar County
- ZIP code
- 57078
- Nearest town
- Aten (2.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 42.8494, -97.3981
Weather in South Yankton now
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South Yankton weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of South Yankton.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in South Yankton
What is the weather usually like in South Yankton?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 10°F average low
- 28.7 inprecipitation per year · 728 mm
- 38.1 insnowfall per year · 97 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit South Yankton: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station YANKTON 2 E, SD US (USW00094911), adjusted for the elevation of South Yankton.
South Yankton weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in South Yankton through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:55 AM | 5:22 PM | 9 h 26 min |
| February | 7:24 AM | 6:02 PM | 10 h 37 min |
| March | 7:39 AM | 7:37 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:45 AM | 8:13 PM | 13 h 27 min |
| May | 6:04 AM | 8:47 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| June | 5:48 AM | 9:11 PM | 15 h 22 min |
| July | 6:03 AM | 9:07 PM | 15 h 4 min |
| August | 6:34 AM | 8:33 PM | 13 h 58 min |
| September | 7:08 AM | 7:41 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 7:41 AM | 6:48 PM | 11 h 6 min |
| November | 7:20 AM | 5:08 PM | 9 h 47 min |
| December | 7:51 AM | 4:57 PM | 9 h 5 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in South Yankton?
South Yankton has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 10°F (-12°C).
It gets about 28.7 inches (728 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 38 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit South Yankton is May–June and August–September. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Webcams near South Yankton
The closest live webcam is South Yankton: US 81: So Yankton: East, 0.4 miles S of South Yankton.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from South Yankton.
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Questions about South Yankton
Where is South Yankton, NE?
South Yankton is an unincorporated community in Cedar County, Nebraska, 2.3 miles SW of Aten.
What county is South Yankton in?
South Yankton is in Cedar County, Nebraska.
What is the ZIP code of South Yankton, NE?
The ZIP code for South Yankton is 57078.
What is the nearest town to South Yankton?
Aten, 2.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near South Yankton?
Yes. The closest is South Yankton: US 81: So Yankton: East, 0.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in South Yankton?
July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in South Yankton?
January, with an average low of 10°F (-12°C).
How much does it rain in South Yankton?
About 28.7 inches (728 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in South Yankton?
Yes, about 38 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit South Yankton?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does South Yankton have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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