McLaughlin, SD weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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McLaughlin weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of McLaughlin.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in McLaughlin
What is the weather usually like in McLaughlin?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 85°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 4°F average low
- 20.1 inprecipitation per year · 510 mm
- 34.9 insnowfall per year · 89 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit McLaughlin: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MC LAUGHLIN, SD US (USC00395406), adjusted for the elevation of McLaughlin.
McLaughlin weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in McLaughlin through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:18 AM | 4:26 PM | 9 h 8 min |
| February | 6:43 AM | 5:11 PM | 10 h 28 min |
| March | 6:53 AM | 6:50 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 5:54 AM | 7:31 PM | 13 h 36 min |
| May | 5:09 AM | 8:09 PM | 15 h 0 min |
| June | 4:50 AM | 8:36 PM | 15 h 46 min |
| July | 5:06 AM | 8:31 PM | 15 h 25 min |
| August | 5:42 AM | 7:53 PM | 14 h 11 min |
| September | 6:20 AM | 6:56 PM | 12 h 35 min |
| October | 6:58 AM | 5:59 PM | 11 h 0 min |
| November | 6:41 AM | 4:13 PM | 9 h 31 min |
| December | 7:16 AM | 4:00 PM | 8 h 44 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in McLaughlin?
McLaughlin has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 4°F (-16°C).
It gets about 20.1 inches (510 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 35 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit McLaughlin is June to September. At 2,001 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 McLaughlin
What is the hottest month in McLaughlin?
July, with an average high of 85°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in McLaughlin?
January, with an average low of 4°F (-16°C).
How much does it rain in McLaughlin?
About 20.1 inches (510 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in McLaughlin?
Yes, about 35 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit McLaughlin?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does McLaughlin have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
What is the weather like in McLaughlin in November?
Highs average 41°F and lows 19°F, with about 0.6 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in McLaughlin?
Around 6:41 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:13 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this McLaughlin weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of McLaughlin.
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