Yankton, SD weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
Weather in Yankton now
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Yankton weather by the hour
Yankton weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Yankton.
This week in Yankton
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Yankton
What is the weather usually like in Yankton?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 10°F average low
- 28.7 inprecipitation per year · 728 mm
- 38.1 insnowfall per year · 97 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Yankton: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station YANKTON 2 E, SD US (USW00094911), adjusted for the elevation of Yankton.
Yankton weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Yankton through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:55 AM | 5:22 PM | 9 h 26 min |
| February | 7:24 AM | 6:02 PM | 10 h 37 min |
| March | 7:39 AM | 7:37 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:45 AM | 8:13 PM | 13 h 27 min |
| May | 6:04 AM | 8:47 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| June | 5:48 AM | 9:11 PM | 15 h 23 min |
| July | 6:03 AM | 9:08 PM | 15 h 4 min |
| August | 6:34 AM | 8:33 PM | 13 h 58 min |
| September | 7:08 AM | 7:41 PM | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 7:41 AM | 6:48 PM | 11 h 6 min |
| November | 7:20 AM | 5:07 PM | 9 h 47 min |
| December | 7:51 AM | 4:57 PM | 9 h 5 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Yankton?
Yankton has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 10°F (-12°C).
It gets about 28.7 inches (728 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 38 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Yankton is May–June and August–September. At 1,211 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 Yankton
What is the hottest month in Yankton?
July, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Yankton?
January, with an average low of 10°F (-12°C).
How much does it rain in Yankton?
About 28.7 inches (728 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Yankton?
Yes, about 38 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Yankton?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Yankton have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
What is the weather like in Yankton in November?
Highs average 47°F and lows 25°F, with about 1.3 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Yankton?
Around 7:20 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:07 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Yankton weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Yankton.
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