McIntosh, SD is located in the north-central part of the state near the border of North Dakota. The climate in McIntosh is typical for a northern plains region, with long, cold winters and short, mild summers. Average winter temperatures range from -10掳F to 30掳F, while summer temperatures generally range between 60掳F and 85掳F. Precipitation is low during most months but increases from May through August with occasional thunderstorms and rain showers in the summertime. Snowfall is also common throughout the winter months.
McIntosh, South Dakota gets 17 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
McIntosh averages 44 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 200 sunny days per year in McIntosh. The US average is 205 sunny days.
McIntosh gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 67 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 85 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 5
Rain: averages 17 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 44 inches of snow a year