Ragged Top, SD
Historical community (former settlement) in Lawrence County, South Dakota
Ragged Top is a historical community (former settlement) in Lawrence County, South Dakota. It is 5.7 miles E of Central City, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 57783.
Ragged Top at a glance
- State
- South Dakota
- County
- Lawrence County
- ZIP code
- 57783
- Nearest town
- Central City (5.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 44.3597, -103.8853
Weather in Ragged Top now
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Ragged Top weather by the hour
Ragged Top weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Ragged Top.
This week in Ragged Top
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Ragged Top
What is the weather usually like in Ragged Top?
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 Ragged Top: 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 Ragged Top.
Ragged Top weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Ragged Top 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 Ragged Top?
Ragged Top 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 Ragged Top 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 Ragged Top
The closest live webcam is Cheyenne Crossing, 3.3 miles SE of Ragged Top.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Ragged Top.
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Questions about Ragged Top
Where is Ragged Top, SD?
Ragged Top is a historical community (former settlement) in Lawrence County, South Dakota, 5.7 miles E of Central City.
What county is Ragged Top in?
Ragged Top is in Lawrence County, South Dakota.
What is the ZIP code of Ragged Top, SD?
The ZIP code for Ragged Top is 57783.
What is the nearest town to Ragged Top?
Central City, 5.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Ragged Top?
Yes. The closest is Cheyenne Crossing, 3.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Ragged Top?
July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Ragged Top?
February, with an average low of 18°F (-8°C).
How much does it rain in Ragged Top?
About 31.8 inches (808 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Ragged Top?
Yes, about 184 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Ragged Top?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Ragged Top have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
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