Lake Preston, SD weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Lake Preston weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Lake Preston.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Lake Preston
What is the weather usually like in Lake Preston?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 82°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 5°F average low
- 25.9 inprecipitation per year · 659 mm
- 41.4 insnowfall per year · 105 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Lake Preston: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station DE SMET, SD US (USC00392302), adjusted for the elevation of Lake Preston.
Lake Preston weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Lake Preston through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:00 AM | 5:17 PM | 9 h 17 min |
| February | 7:27 AM | 6:00 PM | 10 h 32 min |
| March | 7:39 AM | 7:37 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:43 AM | 8:15 PM | 13 h 31 min |
| May | 6:00 AM | 8:51 PM | 14 h 51 min |
| June | 5:42 AM | 9:17 PM | 15 h 34 min |
| July | 5:58 AM | 9:13 PM | 15 h 14 min |
| August | 6:31 AM | 8:36 PM | 14 h 4 min |
| September | 7:07 AM | 7:41 PM | 12 h 34 min |
| October | 7:43 AM | 6:46 PM | 11 h 3 min |
| November | 7:24 AM | 5:04 PM | 9 h 39 min |
| December | 7:56 AM | 4:52 PM | 8 h 55 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Lake Preston?
Lake Preston has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 5°F (-15°C).
It gets about 25.9 inches (659 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 41 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Lake Preston is June to September. At 1,722 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 Lake Preston
What is the hottest month in Lake Preston?
July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Lake Preston?
January, with an average low of 5°F (-15°C).
How much does it rain in Lake Preston?
About 25.9 inches (659 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Lake Preston?
Yes, about 41 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Lake Preston?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Lake Preston have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
What is the weather like in Lake Preston in November?
Highs average 41°F and lows 22°F, with about 1.0 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Lake Preston?
Around 7:24 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:04 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Lake Preston weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Lake Preston.
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