Platte, SD weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Platte weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Platte.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Platte
What is the weather usually like in Platte?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 11°F average low
- 24.0 inprecipitation per year · 609 mm
- 41.5 insnowfall per year · 105 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Platte: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ACADEMY 2NE, SD US (USC00390043), adjusted for the elevation of Platte.
Platte weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Platte through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:03 AM | 5:26 PM | 9 h 23 min |
| February | 7:31 AM | 6:07 PM | 10 h 36 min |
| March | 7:45 AM | 7:43 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:50 AM | 8:19 PM | 13 h 29 min |
| May | 6:08 AM | 8:54 PM | 14 h 45 min |
| June | 5:52 AM | 9:19 PM | 15 h 26 min |
| July | 6:07 AM | 9:15 PM | 15 h 8 min |
| August | 6:39 AM | 8:40 PM | 14 h 0 min |
| September | 7:13 AM | 7:47 PM | 12 h 33 min |
| October | 7:48 AM | 6:53 PM | 11 h 5 min |
| November | 7:27 AM | 5:12 PM | 9 h 44 min |
| December | 7:59 AM | 5:01 PM | 9 h 2 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Platte?
Platte has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 11°F (-12°C).
It gets about 24.0 inches (609 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is December. Snow is common: about 42 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Platte is June to September. At 1,601 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 Platte
What is the hottest month in Platte?
July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Platte?
January, with an average low of 11°F (-12°C).
How much does it rain in Platte?
About 24.0 inches (609 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Platte?
Yes, about 42 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Platte?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Platte have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
What is the weather like in Platte in November?
Highs average 46°F and lows 25°F, with about 0.8 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Platte?
Around 7:27 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:12 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Platte weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Platte.
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