Best time to visit Long Lake, SD

A month-by-month travel weather guide based on NOAA 30-year climate normals.

The most comfortable travel window in Long Lake runs from May through September — 5 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.

January Cold
High
20.8°F
Low
3.5°F
Precip
0.50 in

Winter weather. Plan around weather; good for snow sports if applicable.

Daylight ≈ 8h 51m

February Cold
High
24.3°F
Low
6.5°F
Precip
0.52 in

Winter weather. Plan around weather; good for snow sports if applicable.

Daylight ≈ 10h 7m

March Cold
High
37.8°F
Low
17.8°F
Precip
1.40 in

Winter weather. Plan around weather; good for snow sports if applicable.

Daylight ≈ 11h 40m

April Cool
High
53.4°F
Low
30.8°F
Precip
1.65 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 13h 19m

May Good
High
66.2°F
Low
42.7°F
Precip
2.92 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 14h 44m

June Excellent
High
74.6°F
Low
53.3°F
Precip
3.30 in

Sweet spot — comfortable highs in the 65-80°F range, mild nights, low rain. Ideal for nearly any outdoor plan.

Daylight ≈ 15h 28m

July Good
High
80.8°F
Low
58.3°F
Precip
2.96 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 15h 12m

August Excellent
High
79.4°F
Low
56.3°F
Precip
2.06 in

Sweet spot — comfortable highs in the 65-80°F range, mild nights, low rain. Ideal for nearly any outdoor plan.

Daylight ≈ 13h 57m

September Good
High
71.0°F
Low
47.1°F
Precip
2.00 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 12h 18m

October Cool
High
54.9°F
Low
33.3°F
Precip
1.57 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 10h 40m

November Cold
High
38.5°F
Low
20.2°F
Precip
0.45 in

Winter weather. Plan around weather; good for snow sports if applicable.

Daylight ≈ 9h 12m

December Cold
High
25.3°F
Low
9.2°F
Precip
0.55 in

Winter weather. Plan around weather; good for snow sports if applicable.

Daylight ≈ 8h 29m

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