Dewey, SD

Unincorporated community in Fall River County, South Dakota

Dewey is a small unincorporated community in Fall River County, South Dakota. It is 19.0 miles SE of Dudley, the nearest town.

Dewey at a glance

State
South Dakota
County
Fall River County
Nearest town
Dudley (19.0 mi)
Time zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
43.5308, -104.0406

Weather in Dewey now

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Dewey weather by the hour

Dewey weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Dewey.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Dewey

What is the weather usually like in Dewey?

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Warm-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

6°27°48°69°90°35°11°Jan37°13°Feb47°23°Mar55°30°Apr65°41°May76°51°Jun85°58°Jul84°56°Aug74°46°Sep59°32°Oct45°21°Nov36°12°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.4"Jan0.6"Feb0.8"Mar1.7"Apr2.9"May3.3"Jun2.9"Jul1.7"Aug1.2"Sep1.2"Oct0.5"Nov0.5"Dec

Best time to visit Dewey: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station EDGEMONT 23 NNW, SD US (USC00392565), adjusted for the elevation of Dewey.

Dewey weather month by month

January
35° 11°F
0.4 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 5.7 in of snow
February
37° 13°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 7.1 in of snow
March
47° 23°F
0.8 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 4.5 in of snow
April
55° 30°F
1.7 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 5.2 in of snow
May
65° 41°F
2.9 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.5 in of snow
June
76° 51°F
3.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
85° 58°F
2.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
84° 56°F
1.7 in of rain · 4 wet days
September
74° 46°F
1.2 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
October
59° 32°F
1.2 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 1.5 in of snow
November
45° 21°F
0.5 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 3.9 in of snow
December
36° 12°F
0.5 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 6.8 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Dewey through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:24 AM4:47 PM9 h 22 min
February6:52 AM5:28 PM10 h 35 min
March7:06 AM7:03 PM11 h 57 min
April6:11 AM7:40 PM13 h 29 min
May5:29 AM8:15 PM14 h 46 min
June5:12 AM8:40 PM15 h 28 min
July5:27 AM8:36 PM15 h 9 min
August5:59 AM8:01 PM14 h 1 min
September6:34 AM7:07 PM12 h 33 min
October7:09 AM6:14 PM11 h 5 min
November6:48 AM4:32 PM9 h 44 min
December7:20 AM4:22 PM9 h 1 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).

What is the weather like in Dewey?

Dewey has a warm-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 11°F (-12°C).

It gets about 17.7 inches (451 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 35 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Dewey is June to September. 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.

Webcams near Dewey

The closest live webcam is Mule Creek Junction › South: US 85 - South, 13.9 miles SW of Dewey.

Mule Creek Junction › South: US 85 - SouthMule Creek Junction · 13.9 mi SWOn Windy
Mule Creek Junction › North: US 85 - NorthMule Creek Junction · 13.9 mi SWOn Windy
Niobrara › East: US 85 Mule Creek Junction - Eastunknown · 13.9 mi SWOn Windy
Niobrara: US 85 Mule Creek Junction - Road Surfaceunknown · 13.9 mi SWOn Windy
Redbird › South: US 85 - Road - SouthRedbird · 23.8 mi SWOn Windy
Redbird › North: US 85 - Road - NorthRedbird · 23.8 mi SWOn Windy
Redbird: US 85 - Road - Road SurfaceRedbird · 23.8 mi SWOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Dewey.

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Questions about Dewey

Where is Dewey, SD?

Dewey is an unincorporated community in Fall River County, South Dakota, 19.0 miles SE of Dudley.

What county is Dewey in?

Dewey is in Fall River County, South Dakota.

What is the nearest town to Dewey?

Dudley, 19.0 miles away.

Are there webcams near Dewey?

Yes. The closest is Mule Creek Junction › South: US 85 - South, 13.9 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Dewey?

July, with an average high of 85°F (29°C).

What is the coldest month in Dewey?

January, with an average low of 11°F (-12°C).

How much does it rain in Dewey?

About 17.7 inches (451 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Dewey?

Yes, about 35 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Dewey?

June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Dewey have?

Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).

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