Murphy, SD
Unincorporated community in Pennington County, South Dakota
Murphy is a small unincorporated community in Pennington County, South Dakota. It is 0.8 miles SE of Green Valley, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 57703.
Murphy at a glance
- State
- South Dakota
- County
- Pennington County
- ZIP code
- 57703
- Nearest town
- Green Valley (0.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 44.0444, -103.1267
Weather in Murphy now
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Murphy weather by the hour
Murphy weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Murphy.
This week in Murphy
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Murphy
What is the weather usually like in Murphy?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 13°F average low
- 17.4 inprecipitation per year · 443 mm
- 48.5 insnowfall per year · 123 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Murphy: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station RAPID CITY RGNL AP, SD US (USW00024090), adjusted for the elevation of Murphy.
Murphy weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Murphy through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:22 AM | 4:41 PM | 9 h 19 min |
| February | 6:49 AM | 5:23 PM | 10 h 34 min |
| March | 7:02 AM | 7:00 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:06 AM | 7:37 PM | 13 h 31 min |
| May | 5:24 AM | 8:13 PM | 14 h 49 min |
| June | 5:07 AM | 8:39 PM | 15 h 31 min |
| July | 5:22 AM | 8:34 PM | 15 h 12 min |
| August | 5:55 AM | 7:58 PM | 14 h 3 min |
| September | 6:30 AM | 7:04 PM | 12 h 33 min |
| October | 7:06 AM | 6:10 PM | 11 h 4 min |
| November | 6:46 AM | 4:27 PM | 9 h 41 min |
| December | 7:18 AM | 4:16 PM | 8 h 57 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Murphy?
Murphy has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 13°F (-11°C).
It gets about 17.4 inches (443 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 49 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Murphy 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 Murphy
The closest live webcam is Rapid City › South-west: SD, 5.4 miles NW of Murphy.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Murphy.
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- Wildwood Addition7.4 mi W
- Arrowhead Estates7.5 mi W
- Schaeferville9.9 mi NW
- Ajax10.5 mi S
- Stratosphere Bowl11.8 mi SW
- Ridgeland Heights12.0 mi W
- South Canyon Country Estates12.4 mi W
- McGee12.8 mi W
- Rockerville13.0 mi SW
- Hisega13.7 mi W
Questions about Murphy
Where is Murphy, SD?
Murphy is an unincorporated community in Pennington County, South Dakota, 0.8 miles SE of Green Valley.
What county is Murphy in?
Murphy is in Pennington County, South Dakota.
What is the ZIP code of Murphy, SD?
The ZIP code for Murphy is 57703.
What is the nearest town to Murphy?
Green Valley, 0.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Murphy?
Yes. The closest is Rapid City › South-west: SD, 5.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Murphy?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Murphy?
January, with an average low of 13°F (-11°C).
How much does it rain in Murphy?
About 17.4 inches (443 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Murphy?
Yes, about 49 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Murphy?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Murphy have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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