Sturgis, SD weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Sturgis weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sturgis.
This week in Sturgis
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sturgis
What is the weather usually like in Sturgis?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 15°F average low
- 21.3 inprecipitation per year · 541 mm
- 47.6 insnowfall per year · 121 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sturgis: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station FT MEADE, SD US (USC00393069), adjusted for the elevation of Sturgis.
Sturgis weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sturgis through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:24 AM | 4:42 PM | 9 h 17 min |
| February | 6:51 AM | 5:24 PM | 10 h 32 min |
| March | 7:04 AM | 7:01 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:07 AM | 7:40 PM | 13 h 32 min |
| May | 5:24 AM | 8:16 PM | 14 h 51 min |
| June | 5:07 AM | 8:41 PM | 15 h 34 min |
| July | 5:22 AM | 8:37 PM | 15 h 15 min |
| August | 5:55 AM | 8:00 PM | 14 h 4 min |
| September | 6:31 AM | 7:06 PM | 12 h 34 min |
| October | 7:08 AM | 6:11 PM | 11 h 3 min |
| November | 6:48 AM | 4:28 PM | 9 h 39 min |
| December | 7:21 AM | 4:16 PM | 8 h 55 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Sturgis?
Sturgis has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 15°F (-10°C).
It gets about 21.3 inches (541 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 48 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Sturgis is June to September. At 3,422 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. 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.
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Questions about the weather in Sturgis
What is the hottest month in Sturgis?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Sturgis?
January, with an average low of 15°F (-10°C).
How much does it rain in Sturgis?
About 21.3 inches (541 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Sturgis?
Yes, about 48 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Sturgis?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sturgis have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
What is the weather like in Sturgis in November?
Highs average 47°F and lows 25°F, with about 0.8 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Sturgis?
Around 6:48 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:28 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Sturgis weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Sturgis.
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