Scotland, SD has a humid continental climate with hot and humid summers and cold winters. July is the warmest month of the year, with an average high temperature of 80掳F (27掳C). The coldest month is January, when temperatures can dip to an average low of 4掳F (-15掳C). The region experiences frequent thunderstorms, especially during the months of May, June, and July. Winters in Scotland often bring heavy snowfall, and accumulations can reach up to 10 inches (25 cm) at a time.
Scotland, South Dakota gets 25 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Scotland averages 36 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 217 sunny days per year in Scotland. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Scotland gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 83 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 86 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 9
Rain: averages 25 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 36 inches of snow a year