Sheridan, SD

Historical community (former settlement) in Pennington County, South Dakota

Sheridan is a historical community (former settlement) in Pennington County, South Dakota. It is 5.9 miles SW of Hill City, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 57702.

Sheridan at a glance

State
South Dakota
County
Pennington County
ZIP code
57702
Nearest town
Hill City (5.9 mi)
Time zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
43.9769, -103.4700

Weather in Sheridan now

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Sheridan weather by the hour

Sheridan weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sheridan.

This week in Sheridan

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sheridan

What is the weather usually like in Sheridan?

Dwb
Monsoon-influenced warm-summer continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

5°26°47°67°88°40°10°Jan41°10°Feb49°19°Mar56°26°Apr65°37°May75°45°Jun83°51°Jul82°48°Aug74°38°Sep60°28°Oct49°18°Nov41°10°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.4"Jan0.6"Feb1.1"Mar2.5"Apr4.1"May3.4"Jun3.6"Jul2.3"Aug1.5"Sep1.6"Oct0.6"Nov0.5"Dec

Best time to visit Sheridan: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station HILL CITY, SD US (USC00393868), adjusted for the elevation of Sheridan.

Sheridan weather month by month

January
40° 10°F
0.4 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 6.1 in of snow
February
41° 10°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 8.7 in of snow
March
49° 19°F
1.1 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 11.6 in of snow
April
56° 26°F
2.5 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 13.8 in of snow
May
65° 37°F
4.1 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 4.1 in of snow
June
75° 45°F
3.4 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.3 in of snow
July
83° 51°F
3.6 in of rain · 7 wet days
August
82° 48°F
2.3 in of rain · 5 wet days
September
74° 38°F
1.5 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 1.0 in of snow
October
60° 28°F
1.6 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 6.5 in of snow
November
49° 18°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 7.5 in of snow
December
41° 10°F
0.5 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 7.0 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Sheridan through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:23 AM4:43 PM9 h 20 min
February6:50 AM5:25 PM10 h 34 min
March7:03 AM7:01 PM11 h 57 min
April6:08 AM7:39 PM13 h 30 min
May5:25 AM8:14 PM14 h 49 min
June5:08 AM8:40 PM15 h 31 min
July5:23 AM8:36 PM15 h 12 min
August5:56 AM7:59 PM14 h 3 min
September6:32 AM7:05 PM12 h 33 min
October7:07 AM6:11 PM11 h 4 min
November6:47 AM4:29 PM9 h 41 min
December7:20 AM4:18 PM8 h 58 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).

What is the weather like in Sheridan?

Sheridan has a monsoon-influenced warm-summer continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 10°F (-12°C).

It gets about 22.4 inches (568 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 67 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Sheridan 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 Sheridan

The closest live webcam is Arrowhead Estates › South-west, 9.7 miles NE of Sheridan.

Arrowhead Estates › South-westArrowhead Estates · 9.7 mi NEOn Windy
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Deadwood › South-west: Main StreetDeadwood · 30.5 mi NWOn Windy
SturgisSturgis · 30.5 mi NOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sheridan.

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Questions about Sheridan

Where is Sheridan, SD?

Sheridan is a historical community (former settlement) in Pennington County, South Dakota, 5.9 miles SW of Hill City.

What county is Sheridan in?

Sheridan is in Pennington County, South Dakota.

What is the ZIP code of Sheridan, SD?

The ZIP code for Sheridan is 57702.

What is the nearest town to Sheridan?

Hill City, 5.9 miles away.

Are there webcams near Sheridan?

Yes. The closest is Arrowhead Estates › South-west, 9.7 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Sheridan?

July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C).

What is the coldest month in Sheridan?

January, with an average low of 10°F (-12°C).

How much does it rain in Sheridan?

About 22.4 inches (568 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.

Does it snow in Sheridan?

Yes, about 67 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Sheridan?

June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Sheridan have?

Monsoon-influenced warm-summer continental (Köppen Dwb).

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