Preston, SD
Unincorporated community in Lawrence County, South Dakota
Preston is a small unincorporated community in Lawrence County, South Dakota. It is 5.8 miles E of Central City, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 57783.
Preston at a glance
- State
- South Dakota
- County
- Lawrence County
- ZIP code
- 57783
- Nearest town
- Central City (5.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 44.3578, -103.8872
Weather in Preston now
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Preston weather by the hour
Preston weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Preston.
This week in Preston
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Preston
What is the weather usually like in Preston?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 82°F average high
- Februarycoldest month · 18°F average low
- 31.8 inprecipitation per year · 808 mm
- 183.9 insnowfall per year · 467 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Preston: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LEAD, SD US (USC00394834), adjusted for the elevation of Preston.
Preston weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Preston 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 31 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 14 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 Preston?
Preston has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C), and the coldest is February, with average lows of 18°F (-8°C).
It gets about 31.8 inches (808 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is December. Snow is common: about 184 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Preston 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 Preston
The closest live webcam is Cheyenne Crossing, 3.3 miles SE of Preston.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Preston.
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Questions about Preston
Where is Preston, SD?
Preston is an unincorporated community in Lawrence County, South Dakota, 5.8 miles E of Central City.
What county is Preston in?
Preston is in Lawrence County, South Dakota.
What is the ZIP code of Preston, SD?
The ZIP code for Preston is 57783.
What is the nearest town to Preston?
Central City, 5.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Preston?
Yes. The closest is Cheyenne Crossing, 3.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Preston?
July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Preston?
February, with an average low of 18°F (-8°C).
How much does it rain in Preston?
About 31.8 inches (808 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Preston?
Yes, about 184 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Preston?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Preston have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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