Ideal, SD weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
Weather in Ideal now
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Ideal weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Ideal.
This week in Ideal
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Ideal
What is the weather usually like in Ideal?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 90°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 15°F average low
- 19.4 inprecipitation per year · 494 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Ideal: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WINNER WILEY FLD, SD US (USW00094990), adjusted for the elevation of Ideal.
Ideal weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Ideal through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:07 AM | 5:30 PM | 9 h 22 min |
| February | 7:35 AM | 6:11 PM | 10 h 35 min |
| March | 7:49 AM | 7:47 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:54 AM | 8:24 PM | 13 h 29 min |
| May | 6:12 AM | 8:59 PM | 14 h 46 min |
| June | 5:56 AM | 9:24 PM | 15 h 28 min |
| July | 6:11 AM | 9:20 PM | 15 h 9 min |
| August | 6:43 AM | 8:44 PM | 14 h 1 min |
| September | 7:18 AM | 7:51 PM | 12 h 33 min |
| October | 7:52 AM | 6:58 PM | 11 h 5 min |
| November | 7:32 AM | 5:16 PM | 9 h 44 min |
| December | 8:04 AM | 5:05 PM | 9 h 1 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Ideal?
Ideal has a monsoon-influenced hot-summer continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 15°F (-9°C).
It gets about 19.4 inches (494 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January.
The best time to visit Ideal is May–June and September–October. At 1,886 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 Ideal
What is the hottest month in Ideal?
July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Ideal?
January, with an average low of 15°F (-9°C).
How much does it rain in Ideal?
About 19.4 inches (494 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Ideal?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Ideal?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Ideal have?
Monsoon-influenced hot-summer continental (Köppen Dwa).
What is the weather like in Ideal in November?
Highs average 49°F and lows 27°F, with about 0.4 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Ideal?
Around 7:32 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:16 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Ideal weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Ideal.
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