Tomahawk, SD
Unincorporated community in Meade County, South Dakota
Tomahawk is a small unincorporated community in Meade County, South Dakota. It is 7.5 miles E of Piedmont, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 57759.
Tomahawk at a glance
- State
- South Dakota
- County
- Meade County
- ZIP code
- 57759
- Nearest town
- Piedmont (7.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 44.2119, -103.5281
Weather in Tomahawk now
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Tomahawk weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Tomahawk.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Tomahawk
What is the weather usually like in Tomahawk?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 83°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 12°F average low
- 21.6 inprecipitation per year · 548 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Tomahawk: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station JOHNSON SIDING, SD US (USC00394343), adjusted for the elevation of Tomahawk.
Tomahawk weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Tomahawk through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:24 AM | 4:42 PM | 9 h 18 min |
| February | 6:51 AM | 5:24 PM | 10 h 33 min |
| March | 7:04 AM | 7:01 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:08 AM | 7:39 PM | 13 h 31 min |
| May | 5:25 AM | 8:15 PM | 14 h 50 min |
| June | 5:08 AM | 8:41 PM | 15 h 33 min |
| July | 5:23 AM | 8:37 PM | 15 h 13 min |
| August | 5:56 AM | 8:00 PM | 14 h 4 min |
| September | 6:32 AM | 7:06 PM | 12 h 34 min |
| October | 7:07 AM | 6:11 PM | 11 h 3 min |
| November | 6:48 AM | 4:29 PM | 9 h 40 min |
| December | 7:21 AM | 4:17 PM | 8 h 56 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Tomahawk?
Tomahawk 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 12°F (-11°C).
It gets about 21.6 inches (548 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January.
The best time to visit Tomahawk 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 Tomahawk
The closest live webcam is Sturgis, 14.2 miles N of Tomahawk.
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Questions about Tomahawk
Where is Tomahawk, SD?
Tomahawk is an unincorporated community in Meade County, South Dakota, 7.5 miles E of Piedmont.
What county is Tomahawk in?
Tomahawk is in Meade County, South Dakota.
What is the ZIP code of Tomahawk, SD?
The ZIP code for Tomahawk is 57759.
What is the nearest town to Tomahawk?
Piedmont, 7.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Tomahawk?
Yes. The closest is Sturgis, 14.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Tomahawk?
July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Tomahawk?
January, with an average low of 12°F (-11°C).
How much does it rain in Tomahawk?
About 21.6 inches (548 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Tomahawk?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Tomahawk?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Tomahawk have?
Monsoon-influenced warm-summer continental (Köppen Dwb).
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