Fairfax, SD weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Fairfax weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Fairfax.
This week in Fairfax
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Fairfax
What is the weather usually like in Fairfax?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 11°F average low
- 25.9 inprecipitation per year · 659 mm
- 37.2 insnowfall per year · 95 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Fairfax: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BONESTEEL, SD US (USC00390778), adjusted for the elevation of Fairfax.
Fairfax weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Fairfax through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:02 AM | 5:27 PM | 9 h 25 min |
| February | 7:31 AM | 6:08 PM | 10 h 37 min |
| March | 7:45 AM | 7:43 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:51 AM | 8:19 PM | 13 h 27 min |
| May | 6:10 AM | 8:53 PM | 14 h 43 min |
| June | 5:54 AM | 9:18 PM | 15 h 24 min |
| July | 6:08 AM | 9:14 PM | 15 h 5 min |
| August | 6:40 AM | 8:39 PM | 13 h 59 min |
| September | 7:14 AM | 7:47 PM | 12 h 33 min |
| October | 7:48 AM | 6:54 PM | 11 h 6 min |
| November | 7:26 AM | 5:13 PM | 9 h 46 min |
| December | 7:58 AM | 5:03 PM | 9 h 4 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Fairfax?
Fairfax has a monsoon-influenced hot-summer continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 11°F (-12°C).
It gets about 25.9 inches (659 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is December. Snow is common: about 37 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Fairfax is June to September. At 1,949 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 Fairfax
What is the hottest month in Fairfax?
July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Fairfax?
January, with an average low of 11°F (-12°C).
How much does it rain in Fairfax?
About 25.9 inches (659 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Fairfax?
Yes, about 37 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Fairfax?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Fairfax have?
Monsoon-influenced hot-summer continental (Köppen Dwa).
What is the weather like in Fairfax in November?
Highs average 47°F and lows 24°F, with about 0.9 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Fairfax?
Around 7:26 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:13 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Fairfax weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Fairfax.
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