Best time to visit Pukwana, SD

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

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

January Cold
High
30.6°F
Low
11.1°F
Precip
0.40 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 5m

February Cold
High
35.3°F
Low
14.2°F
Precip
0.58 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 15m

March Cool
High
46.9°F
Low
24.7°F
Precip
1.12 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 41m

April Cool
High
59.1°F
Low
35.1°F
Precip
2.32 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 13m

May Good
High
69.9°F
Low
46.7°F
Precip
3.19 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 32m

June Good
High
80.6°F
Low
57.6°F
Precip
3.57 in

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

Daylight ≈ 15h 13m

July Good
High
87.7°F
Low
62.8°F
Precip
2.18 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 58m

August Good
High
85.7°F
Low
61.2°F
Precip
2.28 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 49m

September Excellent
High
77.4°F
Low
51.2°F
Precip
2.13 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 17m

October Cool
High
61.7°F
Low
37.5°F
Precip
1.57 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 45m

November Cool
High
46.3°F
Low
24.7°F
Precip
0.51 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 25m

December Cold
High
33.6°F
Low
15.0°F
Precip
0.52 in

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

Daylight ≈ 8h 45m

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