Central City, SD weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
Weather in Central City now
Loading the National Weather Service forecast…
Central City weather by the hour
Central City weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Central City.
This week in Central City
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Central City
What is the weather usually like in Central City?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 82°F average high
- Februarycoldest month · 18°F average low
- 31.8 inprecipitation per year · 808 mm
- 183.9 insnowfall per year · 467 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Central City: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LEAD, SD US (USC00394834), adjusted for the elevation of Central City.
Central City weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Central City through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:25 AM | 4:43 PM | 9 h 17 min |
| February | 6:52 AM | 5:25 PM | 10 h 32 min |
| March | 7:05 AM | 7:02 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:09 AM | 7:41 PM | 13 h 31 min |
| May | 5:25 AM | 8:17 PM | 14 h 51 min |
| June | 5:08 AM | 8:42 PM | 15 h 34 min |
| July | 5:23 AM | 8:38 PM | 15 h 14 min |
| August | 5:57 AM | 8:01 PM | 14 h 4 min |
| September | 6:33 AM | 7:07 PM | 12 h 34 min |
| October | 7:09 AM | 6:12 PM | 11 h 3 min |
| November | 6:49 AM | 4:29 PM | 9 h 39 min |
| December | 7:22 AM | 4:18 PM | 8 h 55 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Central City?
Central City 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 February, with average lows of 18°F (-8°C).
It gets about 31.8 inches (808 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is December. Snow is common: about 184 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Central City is June to September. At 4,892 ft of elevation, nights are cool even in summer. 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.
More about Central City
Weather in towns near Central City
Questions about the weather in Central City
What is the hottest month in Central City?
July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Central City?
February, with an average low of 18°F (-8°C).
How much does it rain in Central City?
About 31.8 inches (808 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Central City?
Yes, about 184 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Central City?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Central City have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
What is the weather like in Central City in November?
Highs average 47°F and lows 26°F, with about 1.7 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Central City?
Around 6:49 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:29 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Central City weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Central City.
Last updated: