Altamont, SD weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Altamont weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Altamont.
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What is the weather usually like in Altamont?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 80°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 2°F average low
- 27.5 inprecipitation per year · 698 mm
- 60.7 insnowfall per year · 154 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Altamont: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CLEAR LAKE, SD US (USC00391777), adjusted for the elevation of Altamont.
Altamont weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Altamont through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:58 AM | 5:13 PM | 9 h 14 min |
| February | 7:25 AM | 5:56 PM | 10 h 31 min |
| March | 7:36 AM | 7:34 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:40 AM | 8:13 PM | 13 h 33 min |
| May | 5:56 AM | 8:50 PM | 14 h 54 min |
| June | 5:38 AM | 9:16 PM | 15 h 38 min |
| July | 5:53 AM | 9:11 PM | 15 h 18 min |
| August | 6:27 AM | 8:34 PM | 14 h 6 min |
| September | 7:04 AM | 7:39 PM | 12 h 34 min |
| October | 7:41 AM | 6:43 PM | 11 h 2 min |
| November | 7:22 AM | 5:00 PM | 9 h 37 min |
| December | 7:55 AM | 4:48 PM | 8 h 52 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Altamont?
Altamont has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 2°F (-17°C).
It gets about 27.5 inches (698 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 61 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Altamont is June to September. At 1,850 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 Altamont
What is the hottest month in Altamont?
July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in Altamont?
January, with an average low of 2°F (-17°C).
How much does it rain in Altamont?
About 27.5 inches (698 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Altamont?
Yes, about 61 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Altamont?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Altamont have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
What is the weather like in Altamont in November?
Highs average 40°F and lows 21°F, with about 1.1 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Altamont?
Around 7:22 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:00 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Altamont weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Altamont.
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