Climate Comfort Score
49/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 42°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Britton, SD Climate
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- 42°F
- Avg annual temp
- 49/100
- Comfort score
- 24.3"
- Annual precip
- 136d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Britton
Britton, South Dakota averages 42°F a year and scores 49/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 18% of U.S. cities.
- 42°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 49/100
- comfort score, milder than 18% of U.S. cities
- 24.3"
- annual precipitation · 45" snow
- 136 days
- frost-free growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
42°F (6°C)
Avg High
54°F
Avg Low
31°F
Annual Precip
24.3"
Annual Snow
45.4"
Comfort Score
49/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
42°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
24.3"
Plus 45.4" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Britton) 49.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Britton area.
How Britton compares to every U.S. city
Britton's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
49 Top 82% higher than 18% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Britton
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Britton captures average conditions across the spread shown, the most recent decade is warmer than the 30-year mean.
- United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
- Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
- Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-6°C) | 0°F (-18°C) | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.7" | 8.3" | 31.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 5°F (-15°C) | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.6" | 9.8" | 27.3 | 0.0 |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.9" | 6.1" | 26.4 | 0.0 |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 2.0" | 5.1" | 14.5 | 0.1 |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 3.0" | 0.0" | 2.5 | 0.9 |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 4.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 2.9 |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 4.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 6.6 |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 2.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 4.2 |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 2.6" | 0.0" | 0.9 | 1.6 |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 2.1" | 1.2" | 11.3 | 0.0 |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 29°F (-1°C) | 0.7" | 5.1" | 25.3 | 0.0 |
| December | 26°F (-4°C) | 7°F (-14°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.7" | 9.8" | 30.8 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.7"
Snow: 8.3"
5.3 days with precipitation
February 0.6"
Snow: 9.8"
5.3 days with precipitation
March 0.9"
Snow: 6.1"
4.9 days with precipitation
April 2.0"
Snow: 5.1"
7.0 days with precipitation
May 3.0"
9.6 days with precipitation
June 4.1"
9.9 days with precipitation
July 4.4"
9.4 days with precipitation
August 2.5"
7.6 days with precipitation
September 2.6"
6.8 days with precipitation
October 2.1"
Snow: 1.2"
6.7 days with precipitation
November 0.7"
Snow: 5.1"
4.7 days with precipitation
December 0.7"
Snow: 9.8"
5.1 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 26
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 13
50% probability date
Growing Season
136 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
8,744
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
505
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Britton's climate means for you
Britton runs 42°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 136 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 13 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 8,744 heating and 505 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
- Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings
These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: Britton, SD
Based on station USC00391049 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Britton, South Dakota averages 42°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 54°F to a mean daily low of 31°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Because these figures are thirty-year averages rather than any single year's readings, they describe the typical month, not a forecast for it.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Britton should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 24.3 inches, with 45.4 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 136 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 13 and the first fall freeze near September 26. And on the energy front, 8,744 heating degree days and 505 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Britton scores 49/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Use the monthly tables above to plan around specific windows, shoulder seasons for mild highs and lows, peak summer for July-driven heat, or deep winter for January-driven cold. All figures here are thirty-year averages: any single year may run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal, so treat them as planning guidance rather than forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Britton, SD? ▼
The average annual temperature in Britton, South Dakota is 42°F. The warmest month averages 83°F (28°C) and the coldest averages 0°F (-18°C).
How much rain does Britton get? ▼
Britton receives 24.3 inches of precipitation annually, including 45.4 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Britton? ▼
Britton has a climate comfort score of 49/100 (Moderate), milder than 18% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Britton? ▼
Britton has approximately 136 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 13 and the first fall freeze around September 26.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Britton? ▼
Britton has 8,744 heating degree days and 505 cooling degree days annually, a heating-dominated climate. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this Britton climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00391049 near Britton.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00391049. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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