Maurice, SD
Unincorporated community in Lawrence County, South Dakota
Maurice is a small unincorporated community in Lawrence County, South Dakota. It is 5.1 miles N of Mountain Plains, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 57783.
Maurice at a glance
- State
- South Dakota
- County
- Lawrence County
- ZIP code
- 57783
- Nearest town
- Mountain Plains (5.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 44.3978, -103.8972
Weather in Maurice now
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Maurice weather by the hour
Maurice weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Maurice.
This week in Maurice
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Maurice
What is the weather usually like in Maurice?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 16°F average low
- 21.4 inprecipitation per year · 544 mm
- 70.5 insnowfall per year · 179 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Maurice: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SPEARFISH, SD US (USC00397882), adjusted for the elevation of Maurice.
Maurice weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Maurice through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:26 AM | 4:43 PM | 9 h 17 min |
| February | 6:53 AM | 5:26 PM | 10 h 32 min |
| March | 7:05 AM | 7:03 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:09 AM | 7:41 PM | 13 h 32 min |
| May | 5:26 AM | 8:17 PM | 14 h 51 min |
| June | 5:08 AM | 8:43 PM | 15 h 34 min |
| July | 5:24 AM | 8:39 PM | 15 h 15 min |
| August | 5:57 AM | 8:02 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 | 6:50 AM | 4:30 PM | 9 h 39 min |
| December | 7:23 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 Maurice?
Maurice has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 16°F (-9°C).
It gets about 21.4 inches (544 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 71 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Maurice is June to September. 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.
Webcams near Maurice
The closest live webcam is Cheyenne Crossing, 5.7 miles SE of Maurice.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Maurice.
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Questions about Maurice
Where is Maurice, SD?
Maurice is an unincorporated community in Lawrence County, South Dakota, 5.1 miles N of Mountain Plains.
What county is Maurice in?
Maurice is in Lawrence County, South Dakota.
What is the ZIP code of Maurice, SD?
The ZIP code for Maurice is 57783.
What is the nearest town to Maurice?
Mountain Plains, 5.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Maurice?
Yes. The closest is Cheyenne Crossing, 5.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Maurice?
July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Maurice?
January, with an average low of 16°F (-9°C).
How much does it rain in Maurice?
About 21.4 inches (544 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Maurice?
Yes, about 71 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Maurice?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Maurice have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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