New Effington, SD has a humid continental climate with long and cold winters and short and warm summers. The average temperature in winter ranges from 16掳F to 28掳F and in summer from 59掳F to 81掳F. Precipitation is evenly distributed throughout the year, with an average of about 28 inches annually. Snowfall usually occurs between October and April, with peak snowfall being in December and January. The city receives an average of 200 days of sunshine throughout the year which makes it an ideal destination for outdoor activities such as skiing, hiking, fishing, camping and more.
New Effington, South Dakota gets 24 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
New Effington averages 46 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 199 sunny days per year in New Effington. The US average is 205 sunny days.
New Effington gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 84 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 83 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 1
Rain: averages 24 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 46 inches of snow a year