Lead, SD weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Lead weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Lead.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Lead
What is the weather usually like in Lead?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 81°F average high
- Februarycoldest month · 17°F average low
- 31.8 inprecipitation per year · 808 mm
- 183.9 insnowfall per year · 467 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Lead: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LEAD, SD US (USC00394834), adjusted for the elevation of Lead.
Lead weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Lead through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:25 AM | 4:43 PM | 9 h 17 min |
| February | 6:52 AM | 5:25 PM | 10 h 33 min |
| March | 7:05 AM | 7:02 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:09 AM | 7:40 PM | 13 h 31 min |
| May | 5:25 AM | 8:17 PM | 14 h 51 min |
| June | 5:08 AM | 8:42 PM | 15 h 34 min |
| July | 5:23 AM | 8:38 PM | 15 h 14 min |
| August | 5:57 AM | 8:01 PM | 14 h 4 min |
| September | 6:33 AM | 7:07 PM | 12 h 34 min |
| October | 7:09 AM | 6:12 PM | 11 h 3 min |
| November | 6:49 AM | 4:29 PM | 9 h 39 min |
| December | 7:22 AM | 4:18 PM | 8 h 55 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Lead?
Lead has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C), and the coldest is February, with average lows of 17°F (-8°C).
It gets about 31.8 inches (808 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is December. Snow is common: about 184 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Lead is June to September. At 5,213 ft of elevation, nights are cool even in summer. 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 Lead
What is the hottest month in Lead?
July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in Lead?
February, with an average low of 17°F (-8°C).
How much does it rain in Lead?
About 31.8 inches (808 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Lead?
Yes, about 184 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Lead?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Lead have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
What is the weather like in Lead in November?
Highs average 46°F and lows 25°F, with about 1.7 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Lead?
Around 6:49 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:29 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Lead weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Lead.
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