Kennebec, SD weather

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

Weather in Kennebec now

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Kennebec weather by the hour

Kennebec weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Kennebec

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Kennebec

What is the weather usually like in Kennebec?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

4°27°50°72°95°32°9°Jan36°13°Feb49°23°Mar62°33°Apr72°45°May82°56°Jun90°61°Jul88°59°Aug80°49°Sep64°36°Oct47°22°Nov34°13°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.4"Jan0.6"Feb1.0"Mar2.3"Apr3.3"May3.5"Jun2.8"Jul2.3"Aug1.7"Sep1.6"Oct0.7"Nov0.5"Dec

Best time to visit Kennebec: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station KENNEBEC, SD US (USC00394516), adjusted for the elevation of Kennebec.

Kennebec weather month by month

January
32° 9°F
0.4 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 5.5 in of snow
February
36° 13°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 7.6 in of snow
March
49° 23°F
1.0 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 5.5 in of snow
April
62° 33°F
2.3 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 6.2 in of snow
May
72° 45°F
3.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
June
82° 56°F
3.5 in of rain · 7 wet days
July
90° 61°F
2.8 in of rain · 5 wet days
August
88° 59°F
2.3 in of rain · 4 wet days
September
80° 49°F
1.7 in of rain · 4 wet days
October
64° 36°F
1.6 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 1.6 in of snow
November
47° 22°F
0.7 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 6.0 in of snow
December
34° 13°F
0.5 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 7.2 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Kennebec through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January8:08 AM5:29 PM9 h 20 min
February7:36 AM6:10 PM10 h 34 min
March7:49 AM7:47 PM11 h 57 min
April6:54 AM8:24 PM13 h 30 min
May6:11 AM9:00 PM14 h 48 min
June5:54 AM9:25 PM15 h 30 min
July6:09 AM9:21 PM15 h 11 min
August6:42 AM8:45 PM14 h 2 min
September7:17 AM7:51 PM12 h 33 min
October7:52 AM6:57 PM11 h 4 min
November7:32 AM5:15 PM9 h 42 min
December8:05 AM5:04 PM8 h 58 min

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

What is the weather like in Kennebec?

Kennebec has a hot-summer humid 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 9°F (-13°C).

It gets about 20.8 inches (528 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 40 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Kennebec is May–June and August–September. At 1,686 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 Kennebec

What is the hottest month in Kennebec?

July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).

What is the coldest month in Kennebec?

January, with an average low of 9°F (-13°C).

How much does it rain in Kennebec?

About 20.8 inches (528 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Kennebec?

Yes, about 40 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Kennebec?

May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Kennebec have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

What is the weather like in Kennebec in November?

Highs average 47°F and lows 22°F, with about 0.7 inches of precipitation.

What time is sunrise in Kennebec?

Around 7:32 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:15 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.

Where does this Kennebec weather forecast come from?

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

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