Brookings, SD weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Brookings weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Brookings.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Brookings
What is the weather usually like in Brookings?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 82°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 4°F average low
- 25.2 inprecipitation per year · 640 mm
- 35.8 insnowfall per year · 91 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Brookings: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BROOKINGS 2 NE, SD US (USC00391076), adjusted for the elevation of Brookings.
Brookings weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Brookings through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:57 AM | 5:15 PM | 9 h 18 min |
| February | 7:24 AM | 5:57 PM | 10 h 33 min |
| March | 7:37 AM | 7:34 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:41 AM | 8:12 PM | 13 h 31 min |
| May | 5:58 AM | 8:48 PM | 14 h 50 min |
| June | 5:40 AM | 9:14 PM | 15 h 33 min |
| July | 5:55 AM | 9:10 PM | 15 h 14 min |
| August | 6:29 AM | 8:33 PM | 14 h 4 min |
| September | 7:05 AM | 7:39 PM | 12 h 34 min |
| October | 7:41 AM | 6:44 PM | 11 h 3 min |
| November | 7:21 AM | 5:01 PM | 9 h 40 min |
| December | 7:54 AM | 4:50 PM | 8 h 55 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Brookings?
Brookings has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 4°F (-16°C).
It gets about 25.2 inches (640 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 Brookings is June to September. At 1,621 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 Brookings
What is the hottest month in Brookings?
July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Brookings?
January, with an average low of 4°F (-16°C).
How much does it rain in Brookings?
About 25.2 inches (640 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Brookings?
Yes, about 36 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Brookings?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Brookings have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
What is the weather like in Brookings in November?
Highs average 41°F and lows 22°F, with about 0.8 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Brookings?
Around 7:21 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:01 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Brookings weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Brookings.
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