Alcester, SD weather

Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month

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Alcester weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Alcester.

This week in Alcester

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Alcester

What is the weather usually like in Alcester?

Dfa
Hot-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

2°24°46°67°89°26°7°Jan31°11°Feb44°22°Mar58°33°Apr70°46°May80°57°Jun84°62°Jul82°59°Aug75°49°Sep61°36°Oct45°23°Nov31°12°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.7"Jan0.8"Feb1.7"Mar3.1"Apr4.0"May4.4"Jun3.2"Jul3.6"Aug3.3"Sep2.5"Oct1.3"Nov1.3"Dec

Best time to visit Alcester: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station HAWARDEN, IA US (USC00133718), adjusted for the elevation of Alcester.

Alcester weather month by month

January
26° 7°F
0.7 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 6.8 in of snow
February
31° 11°F
0.8 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 6.4 in of snow
March
44° 22°F
1.7 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 4.4 in of snow
April
58° 33°F
3.1 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 2.3 in of snow
May
70° 46°F
4.0 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
June
80° 57°F
4.4 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
84° 62°F
3.2 in of rain · 5 wet days
August
82° 59°F
3.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
75° 49°F
3.3 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
61° 36°F
2.5 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
November
45° 23°F
1.3 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 3.1 in of snow
December
31° 12°F
1.3 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 7.3 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Alcester through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:53 AM5:18 PM9 h 25 min
February7:21 AM5:59 PM10 h 37 min
March7:36 AM7:34 PM11 h 57 min
April6:42 AM8:10 PM13 h 27 min
May6:01 AM8:44 PM14 h 43 min
June5:44 AM9:09 PM15 h 24 min
July5:59 AM9:05 PM15 h 5 min
August6:31 AM8:30 PM13 h 59 min
September7:05 AM7:38 PM12 h 33 min
October7:39 AM6:45 PM11 h 6 min
November7:17 AM5:04 PM9 h 46 min
December7:49 AM4:54 PM9 h 4 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).

What is the weather like in Alcester?

Alcester has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 7°F (-14°C).

It gets about 29.9 inches (759 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 31 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Alcester is June to September. At 1,375 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. 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.

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Questions about the weather in Alcester

What is the hottest month in Alcester?

July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).

What is the coldest month in Alcester?

January, with an average low of 7°F (-14°C).

How much does it rain in Alcester?

About 29.9 inches (759 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Alcester?

Yes, about 31 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Alcester?

June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Alcester have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

What is the weather like in Alcester in November?

Highs average 45°F and lows 23°F, with about 1.3 inches of precipitation.

What time is sunrise in Alcester?

Around 7:17 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:04 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.

Where does this Alcester weather forecast come from?

From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Alcester.

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