Tolstoy, SD has a continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. Temperatures can get as high as 90掳F (32掳C) in the summer months and dip down to as low as -10掳F (-23掳C) during winter months. Precipitation is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year with an average of 21 inches (53 cm). The area experiences strong winds throughout the year, which can be quite uncomfortable at times. Snowfall is common in the winter months, especially during late December and January.
Tolstoy, South Dakota gets 21 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Tolstoy averages 38 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 Tolstoy. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Tolstoy gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 74 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 84 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 4
Rain: averages 21 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 38 inches of snow a year