Gettysburg, SD weather

Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month

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

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What is the weather usually like in Gettysburg?

Dwa
Monsoon-influenced hot-summer continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

0°22°45°67°89°25°5°Jan29°9°Feb42°20°Mar56°32°Apr68°44°May78°55°Jun84°60°Jul83°58°Aug74°48°Sep58°35°Oct42°21°Nov29°10°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.3"Jan0.6"Feb0.7"Mar1.9"Apr3.0"May3.4"Jun3.0"Jul2.5"Aug2.0"Sep1.9"Oct0.5"Nov0.4"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station GETTYSBURG, SD US (USC00393294), adjusted for the elevation of Gettysburg.

Gettysburg weather month by month

January
25° 5°F
0.3 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 6.8 in of snow
February
29° 9°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 10.6 in of snow
March
42° 20°F
0.7 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 5.5 in of snow
April
56° 32°F
1.9 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 4.5 in of snow
May
68° 44°F
3.0 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.3 in of snow
June
78° 55°F
3.4 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
84° 60°F
3.0 in of rain · 5 wet days
August
83° 58°F
2.5 in of rain · 5 wet days
September
74° 48°F
2.0 in of rain · 4 wet days
October
58° 35°F
1.9 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 1.3 in of snow
November
42° 21°F
0.5 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 3.0 in of snow
December
29° 10°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 6.7 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Gettysburg through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January8:12 AM5:26 PM9 h 13 min
February7:38 AM6:09 PM10 h 30 min
March7:50 AM7:47 PM11 h 57 min
April6:52 AM8:26 PM13 h 33 min
May6:08 AM9:03 PM14 h 55 min
June5:50 AM9:30 PM15 h 39 min
July6:06 AM9:25 PM15 h 19 min
August6:40 AM8:48 PM14 h 7 min
September7:17 AM7:52 PM12 h 34 min
October7:54 AM6:56 PM11 h 2 min
November7:36 AM5:12 PM9 h 36 min
December8:09 AM5:00 PM8 h 50 min

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

What is the weather like in Gettysburg?

Gettysburg has a monsoon-influenced hot-summer continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 5°F (-15°C).

It gets about 20.2 inches (513 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 39 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Gettysburg is June to September. At 2,064 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 Gettysburg

What is the hottest month in Gettysburg?

July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).

What is the coldest month in Gettysburg?

January, with an average low of 5°F (-15°C).

How much does it rain in Gettysburg?

About 20.2 inches (513 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Gettysburg?

Yes, about 39 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Gettysburg?

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

What climate does Gettysburg have?

Monsoon-influenced hot-summer continental (Köppen Dwa).

What is the weather like in Gettysburg in November?

Highs average 42°F and lows 21°F, with about 0.5 inches of precipitation.

What time is sunrise in Gettysburg?

Around 7:36 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:12 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.

Where does this Gettysburg weather forecast come from?

From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Gettysburg.

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