Alexandria, SD weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Alexandria weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Alexandria.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Alexandria
What is the weather usually like in Alexandria?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 6°F average low
- 25.3 inprecipitation per year · 643 mm
- 36.3 insnowfall per year · 92 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Alexandria: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ALEXANDRIA, SD US (USC00390128), adjusted for the elevation of Alexandria.
Alexandria weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Alexandria through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:59 AM | 5:21 PM | 9 h 21 min |
| February | 7:27 AM | 6:02 PM | 10 h 35 min |
| March | 7:41 AM | 7:38 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:46 AM | 8:15 PM | 13 h 29 min |
| May | 6:03 AM | 8:51 PM | 14 h 47 min |
| June | 5:47 AM | 9:16 PM | 15 h 28 min |
| July | 6:02 AM | 9:12 PM | 15 h 10 min |
| August | 6:34 AM | 8:36 PM | 14 h 1 min |
| September | 7:09 AM | 7:43 PM | 12 h 33 min |
| October | 7:44 AM | 6:49 PM | 11 h 5 min |
| November | 7:24 AM | 5:07 PM | 9 h 43 min |
| December | 7:56 AM | 4:56 PM | 9 h 0 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Alexandria?
Alexandria 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 6°F (-15°C).
It gets about 25.3 inches (643 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 36 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Alexandria is June to September. At 1,352 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 Alexandria
What is the hottest month in Alexandria?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Alexandria?
January, with an average low of 6°F (-15°C).
How much does it rain in Alexandria?
About 25.3 inches (643 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Alexandria?
Yes, about 36 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Alexandria?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Alexandria have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
What is the weather like in Alexandria in November?
Highs average 43°F and lows 21°F, with about 0.9 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Alexandria?
Around 7:24 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:07 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Alexandria weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Alexandria.
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