Pactola, SD
Historical community (former settlement) in Pennington County, South Dakota
Pactola is a historical community (former settlement) in Pennington County, South Dakota. It is 2.4 miles E of Johnson Siding, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 57702.
Pactola at a glance
- State
- South Dakota
- County
- Pennington County
- ZIP code
- 57702
- Nearest town
- Johnson Siding (2.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 44.0736, -103.4833
Weather in Pactola now
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Pactola weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Pactola.
This week in Pactola
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Pactola
What is the weather usually like in Pactola?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 78°F average high
- Februarycoldest month · 11°F average low
- 21.5 inprecipitation per year · 547 mm
- 60.9 insnowfall per year · 155 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Pactola: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station PACTOLA DAM, SD US (USC00396427), adjusted for the elevation of Pactola.
Pactola weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Pactola through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:23 AM | 4:43 PM | 9 h 19 min |
| February | 6:51 AM | 5:24 PM | 10 h 33 min |
| March | 7:03 AM | 7:01 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:08 AM | 7:39 PM | 13 h 31 min |
| May | 5:25 AM | 8:15 PM | 14 h 49 min |
| June | 5:08 AM | 8:40 PM | 15 h 32 min |
| July | 5:23 AM | 8:36 PM | 15 h 12 min |
| August | 5:56 AM | 8:00 PM | 14 h 3 min |
| September | 6:32 AM | 7:06 PM | 12 h 33 min |
| October | 7:07 AM | 6:11 PM | 11 h 4 min |
| November | 6:47 AM | 4:29 PM | 9 h 41 min |
| December | 7:20 AM | 4:17 PM | 8 h 57 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Pactola?
Pactola has a monsoon-influenced warm-summer continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 78°F (26°C), and the coldest is February, with average lows of 11°F (-12°C).
It gets about 21.5 inches (547 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 61 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Pactola 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 Pactola
The closest live webcam is Arrowhead Estates › South-west, 9.7 miles E of Pactola.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Pactola.
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Map of Pactola, SD
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Questions about Pactola
Where is Pactola, SD?
Pactola is a historical community (former settlement) in Pennington County, South Dakota, 2.4 miles E of Johnson Siding.
What county is Pactola in?
Pactola is in Pennington County, South Dakota.
What is the ZIP code of Pactola, SD?
The ZIP code for Pactola is 57702.
What is the nearest town to Pactola?
Johnson Siding, 2.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Pactola?
Yes. The closest is Arrowhead Estates › South-west, 9.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Pactola?
July, with an average high of 78°F (26°C).
What is the coldest month in Pactola?
February, with an average low of 11°F (-12°C).
How much does it rain in Pactola?
About 21.5 inches (547 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Pactola?
Yes, about 61 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Pactola?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Pactola have?
Monsoon-influenced warm-summer continental (Köppen Dwb).
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