Colton, SD weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Colton weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Colton.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Colton
What is the weather usually like in Colton?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 7°F average low
- 27.9 inprecipitation per year · 709 mm
- 39.6 insnowfall per year · 101 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Colton: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MONTROSE 8N, SD US (USC00395738), adjusted for the elevation of Colton.
Colton weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Colton through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:56 AM | 5:17 PM | 9 h 21 min |
| February | 7:24 AM | 5:59 PM | 10 h 34 min |
| March | 7:37 AM | 7:35 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:42 AM | 8:12 PM | 13 h 30 min |
| May | 6:00 AM | 8:48 PM | 14 h 47 min |
| June | 5:43 AM | 9:13 PM | 15 h 29 min |
| July | 5:58 AM | 9:09 PM | 15 h 10 min |
| August | 6:30 AM | 8:33 PM | 14 h 2 min |
| September | 7:05 AM | 7:39 PM | 12 h 33 min |
| October | 7:41 AM | 6:45 PM | 11 h 4 min |
| November | 7:20 AM | 5:03 PM | 9 h 42 min |
| December | 7:53 AM | 4:52 PM | 8 h 59 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Colton?
Colton has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 7°F (-14°C).
It gets about 27.9 inches (709 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 40 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Colton is June to September. At 1,604 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 Colton
What is the hottest month in Colton?
July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Colton?
January, with an average low of 7°F (-14°C).
How much does it rain in Colton?
About 27.9 inches (709 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Colton?
Yes, about 40 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Colton?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Colton have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
What is the weather like in Colton in November?
Highs average 44°F and lows 22°F, with about 1.1 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Colton?
Around 7:20 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:03 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Colton weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Colton.
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