Wheeler, SD
Historical community (former settlement) in Gregory County, South Dakota
Wheeler is a historical community (former settlement) in Gregory County, South Dakota. It is 7.7 miles SW of Bonesteel, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 57317.
Wheeler at a glance
- State
- South Dakota
- County
- Gregory County
- ZIP code
- 57317
- Nearest town
- Bonesteel (7.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 43.1583, -98.8422
Weather in Wheeler now
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Wheeler weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Wheeler.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Wheeler
What is the weather usually like in Wheeler?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 11°F average low
- 25.9 inprecipitation per year · 659 mm
- 37.2 insnowfall per year · 95 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Wheeler: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BONESTEEL, SD US (USC00390778), adjusted for the elevation of Wheeler.
Wheeler weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Wheeler through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:02 AM | 5:27 PM | 9 h 24 min |
| February | 7:31 AM | 6:07 PM | 10 h 36 min |
| March | 7:45 AM | 7:43 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:51 AM | 8:19 PM | 13 h 28 min |
| May | 6:09 AM | 8:53 PM | 14 h 44 min |
| June | 5:53 AM | 9:18 PM | 15 h 25 min |
| July | 6:08 AM | 9:14 PM | 15 h 6 min |
| August | 6:39 AM | 8:39 PM | 13 h 59 min |
| September | 7:13 AM | 7:47 PM | 12 h 33 min |
| October | 7:48 AM | 6:54 PM | 11 h 6 min |
| November | 7:26 AM | 5:13 PM | 9 h 46 min |
| December | 7:58 AM | 5:02 PM | 9 h 3 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Wheeler?
Wheeler has a monsoon-influenced hot-summer continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 11°F (-12°C).
It gets about 25.9 inches (659 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is December. Snow is common: about 37 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Wheeler 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 Wheeler
The closest live webcam is Butte › East: NE 11: East - East, 16.8 miles S of Wheeler.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Wheeler.
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Questions about Wheeler
Where is Wheeler, SD?
Wheeler is a historical community (former settlement) in Gregory County, South Dakota, 7.7 miles SW of Bonesteel.
What county is Wheeler in?
Wheeler is in Gregory County, South Dakota.
What is the ZIP code of Wheeler, SD?
The ZIP code for Wheeler is 57317.
What is the nearest town to Wheeler?
Bonesteel, 7.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Wheeler?
Yes. The closest is Butte › East: NE 11: East - East, 16.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Wheeler?
July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Wheeler?
January, with an average low of 11°F (-12°C).
How much does it rain in Wheeler?
About 25.9 inches (659 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Wheeler?
Yes, about 37 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Wheeler?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Wheeler have?
Monsoon-influenced hot-summer continental (Köppen Dwa).
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