The climate in Wacker, SD is characterized by a warm and humid continental type of atmosphere. Summers are generally hot, with temperatures averaging between 75-85 degrees Fahrenheit and relatively high humidity levels. Winters are cold, with temperatures dropping to the single digits or even below zero on occasion. During the fall months, there is typically a dry period with cool temperatures and low humidity. Rainfall averages around 25 inches per year with snowfall ranging from 10-20 inches depending on the year. Overall, the climate in Wacker, SD provides warm and pleasant weather for much of the year while still experiencing cold winter months like other places in North America.
Wacker, South Dakota gets 20 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Wacker averages 39 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 202 sunny days per year in Wacker. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Wacker gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 82 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 3
Rain: averages 20 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 39 inches of snow a year