Slim Butte, SD
Unincorporated community in Oglala Lakota County, South Dakota
Slim Butte is a small unincorporated community in Oglala Lakota County, South Dakota. It is 9.7 miles NE of Oglala, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 57770.
Slim Butte at a glance
- State
- South Dakota
- County
- Oglala Lakota County
- ZIP code
- 57770
- Nearest town
- Oglala (9.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 43.0761, -102.8203
Weather in Slim Butte now
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Slim Butte weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Slim Butte.
This week in Slim Butte
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Slim Butte
What is the weather usually like in Slim Butte?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 14°F average low
- 16.6 inprecipitation per year · 422 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Slim Butte: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station OGLALA 1S, SD US (USC00396227), adjusted for the elevation of Slim Butte.
Slim Butte weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Slim Butte through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:18 AM | 5:43 PM | 9 h 25 min |
| February | 7:46 AM | 6:23 PM | 10 h 37 min |
| March | 8:01 AM | 7:59 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 7:07 AM | 8:35 PM | 13 h 28 min |
| May | 6:25 AM | 9:09 PM | 14 h 43 min |
| June | 6:09 AM | 9:34 PM | 15 h 24 min |
| July | 6:24 AM | 9:30 PM | 15 h 6 min |
| August | 6:55 AM | 8:55 PM | 13 h 59 min |
| September | 7:29 AM | 8:02 PM | 12 h 33 min |
| October | 8:03 AM | 7:10 PM | 11 h 6 min |
| November | 7:42 AM | 5:29 PM | 9 h 46 min |
| December | 8:14 AM | 5:18 PM | 9 h 4 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Slim Butte?
Slim Butte has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 14°F (-10°C).
It gets about 16.6 inches (422 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January.
The best time to visit Slim Butte 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 Slim Butte
The closest live webcam is Oglala: Red Cloud Indian School in Pine Ridge, SD, 11.7 miles E of Slim Butte.
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Questions about Slim Butte
Where is Slim Butte, SD?
Slim Butte is an unincorporated community in Oglala Lakota County, South Dakota, 9.7 miles NE of Oglala.
What county is Slim Butte in?
Slim Butte is in Oglala Lakota County, South Dakota.
What is the ZIP code of Slim Butte, SD?
The ZIP code for Slim Butte is 57770.
What is the nearest town to Slim Butte?
Oglala, 9.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Slim Butte?
Yes. The closest is Oglala: Red Cloud Indian School in Pine Ridge, SD, 11.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Slim Butte?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Slim Butte?
January, with an average low of 14°F (-10°C).
How much does it rain in Slim Butte?
About 16.6 inches (422 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Slim Butte?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Slim Butte?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Slim Butte have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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