The climate in Lake Andes, SD is generally mild with warm summers and cold winters. Due to its location on the eastern plains of South Dakota, temperatures often fluctuate quickly and can easily drop below freezing during the winter months. The average temperature range for the area is between 60-85°F in the summer and around 20-45°F in the colder months. Precipitation typically ranges from 15-25 inches a year, with most of it occurring in spring and early summer. Snowfall averages around 10 inches annually, although it can be much higher due to Lake Andes’ close proximity to other areas that are more prone to snowfall.
Lake Andes, South Dakota gets 24 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Lake Andes averages 35 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 218 sunny days per year in Lake Andes. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Lake Andes gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 81 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 89 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 11
Rain: averages 24 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 35 inches of snow a year