Rocky Ford, SD
Unincorporated community in Fall River County, South Dakota
Rocky Ford is a small unincorporated community in Fall River County, South Dakota. It is 10.2 miles E of Angostura, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 57747.
Rocky Ford at a glance
- State
- South Dakota
- County
- Fall River County
- ZIP code
- 57747
- Nearest town
- Angostura (10.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 43.2864, -103.5978
Weather in Rocky Ford now
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Rocky Ford weather by the hour
Rocky Ford weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Rocky Ford.
This week in Rocky Ford
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rocky Ford
What is the weather usually like in Rocky Ford?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 89°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 4°F average low
- 16.1 inprecipitation per year · 409 mm
- 36.2 insnowfall per year · 92 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Rocky Ford: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station EDGEMONT, SD US (USC00392557), adjusted for the elevation of Rocky Ford.
Rocky Ford weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Rocky Ford through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:21 AM | 4:45 PM | 9 h 24 min |
| February | 6:50 AM | 5:26 PM | 10 h 36 min |
| March | 7:04 AM | 7:02 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:09 AM | 7:38 PM | 13 h 28 min |
| May | 5:28 AM | 8:13 PM | 14 h 44 min |
| June | 5:11 AM | 8:38 PM | 15 h 26 min |
| July | 5:26 AM | 8:34 PM | 15 h 7 min |
| August | 5:58 AM | 7:58 PM | 14 h 0 min |
| September | 6:32 AM | 7:06 PM | 12 h 33 min |
| October | 7:07 AM | 6:13 PM | 11 h 5 min |
| November | 6:46 AM | 4:31 PM | 9 h 45 min |
| December | 7:18 AM | 4:21 PM | 9 h 2 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Rocky Ford?
Rocky Ford has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 4°F (-15°C).
It gets about 16.1 inches (409 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 36 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Rocky Ford 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 Rocky Ford
The closest live webcam is Ardmore › North: NE 71: NE-SD Line: Hwy 71 North, 19.8 miles S of Rocky Ford.
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Questions about Rocky Ford
Where is Rocky Ford, SD?
Rocky Ford is an unincorporated community in Fall River County, South Dakota, 10.2 miles E of Angostura.
What county is Rocky Ford in?
Rocky Ford is in Fall River County, South Dakota.
What is the ZIP code of Rocky Ford, SD?
The ZIP code for Rocky Ford is 57747.
What is the nearest town to Rocky Ford?
Angostura, 10.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Rocky Ford?
Yes. The closest is Ardmore › North: NE 71: NE-SD Line: Hwy 71 North, 19.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Rocky Ford?
July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Rocky Ford?
January, with an average low of 4°F (-15°C).
How much does it rain in Rocky Ford?
About 16.1 inches (409 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Rocky Ford?
Yes, about 36 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Rocky Ford?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Rocky Ford have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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