Hecla, SD weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
Weather in Hecla now
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Hecla weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Hecla.
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What is the weather usually like in Hecla?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 83°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 1°F average low
- 22.5 inprecipitation per year · 571 mm
- 37.8 insnowfall per year · 96 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Hecla: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station COLUMBIA 8 N, SD US (USC00391873), adjusted for the elevation of Hecla.
Hecla weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Hecla through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:08 AM | 5:16 PM | 9 h 8 min |
| February | 7:32 AM | 6:00 PM | 10 h 27 min |
| March | 7:42 AM | 7:39 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 6:44 AM | 8:20 PM | 13 h 36 min |
| May | 5:58 AM | 8:59 PM | 15 h 0 min |
| June | 5:39 AM | 9:26 PM | 15 h 46 min |
| July | 5:55 AM | 9:21 PM | 15 h 25 min |
| August | 6:31 AM | 8:42 PM | 14 h 11 min |
| September | 7:09 AM | 7:45 PM | 12 h 35 min |
| October | 7:48 AM | 6:48 PM | 11 h 0 min |
| November | 7:31 AM | 5:02 PM | 9 h 31 min |
| December | 8:05 AM | 4:50 PM | 8 h 44 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Hecla?
Hecla has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 1°F (-18°C).
It gets about 22.5 inches (571 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is July and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 38 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Hecla is June to September. At 1,302 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 Hecla
What is the hottest month in Hecla?
July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Hecla?
January, with an average low of 1°F (-18°C).
How much does it rain in Hecla?
About 22.5 inches (571 mm) a year; the wettest month is July.
Does it snow in Hecla?
Yes, about 38 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Hecla?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Hecla have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
What is the weather like in Hecla in November?
Highs average 41°F and lows 19°F, with about 0.7 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Hecla?
Around 7:31 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:02 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Hecla weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Hecla.
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