Watertown, SD weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Watertown weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Watertown.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Watertown
What is the weather usually like in Watertown?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 82°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 3°F average low
- 22.7 inprecipitation per year · 577 mm
- 41.1 insnowfall per year · 104 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Watertown: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WATERTOWN RGNL AP, SD US (USW00014946), adjusted for the elevation of Watertown.
Watertown weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Watertown through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:01 AM | 5:15 PM | 9 h 14 min |
| February | 7:27 AM | 5:58 PM | 10 h 31 min |
| March | 7:38 AM | 7:36 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:41 AM | 8:15 PM | 13 h 33 min |
| May | 5:57 AM | 8:52 PM | 14 h 54 min |
| June | 5:39 AM | 9:18 PM | 15 h 38 min |
| July | 5:55 AM | 9:14 PM | 15 h 18 min |
| August | 6:29 AM | 8:36 PM | 14 h 7 min |
| September | 7:06 AM | 7:41 PM | 12 h 34 min |
| October | 7:43 AM | 6:45 PM | 11 h 2 min |
| November | 7:24 AM | 5:01 PM | 9 h 36 min |
| December | 7:58 AM | 4:49 PM | 8 h 51 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Watertown?
Watertown has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 3°F (-16°C).
It gets about 22.7 inches (577 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 41 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Watertown is June to September. At 1,742 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 Watertown
What is the hottest month in Watertown?
July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Watertown?
January, with an average low of 3°F (-16°C).
How much does it rain in Watertown?
About 22.7 inches (577 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Watertown?
Yes, about 41 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Watertown?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Watertown have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
What is the weather like in Watertown in November?
Highs average 40°F and lows 21°F, with about 0.7 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Watertown?
Around 7:24 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:01 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Watertown weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Watertown.
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