Climate Comfort Score
39/100
Below Average
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 44°F annual avg 2 stations
Edgemont, SD Climate
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- 44°F
- Avg annual temp
- 39/100
- Comfort score
- 16.1"
- Annual precip
- 120d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 2 weather stations (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Edgemont
Edgemont, South Dakota averages 44°F a year and scores 39/100 on the comfort index - below average, milder than 4% of U.S. cities.
- 44°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 39/100
- comfort score, milder than 4% of U.S. cities
- 16.1"
- annual precipitation · 36" snow
- 120 days
- growing season, frost-free days
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
44°F (7°C)
Avg High
61°F
Avg Low
28°F
Annual Precip
16.1"
Annual Snow
36.2"
Comfort Score
39/100
Below Average
Avg Annual Temperature
44°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
16.1"
Plus 36.2" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Edgemont) 39.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Below Average for the Edgemont area.
How Edgemont compares to every U.S. city
Edgemont's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
39 Top 96% higher than 4% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Edgemont
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Edgemont, the NOAA 1991-2020 normal captures average conditions across that spread - notably, the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean itself.
- 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 | 34°F (1°C) | 4°F (-15°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.4" | 5.0" | 30.8 | 0.0 |
| February | 38°F (4°C) | 8°F (-13°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.5" | 5.6" | 27.4 | 0.0 |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 0.9" | 6.4" | 26.6 | 0.0 |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 1.8" | 4.6" | 16.3 | 0.1 |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 2.6" | 1.0" | 4.6 | 0.9 |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 2.6" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 5.7 |
| July | 89°F (32°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 2.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 16.4 |
| August | 87°F (31°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 1.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 15.3 |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 1.2" | 0.1" | 2.2 | 6.2 |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 1.3" | 2.7" | 15.8 | 0.2 |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 15°F (-10°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.6" | 4.7" | 28.3 | 0.0 |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 5°F (-15°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.4" | 6.1" | 30.9 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.4"
Snow: 5.0"
4.5 days with precipitation
February 0.5"
Snow: 5.6"
5.0 days with precipitation
March 0.9"
Snow: 6.4"
6.1 days with precipitation
April 1.8"
Snow: 4.6"
8.9 days with precipitation
May 2.6"
Snow: 1.0"
11.4 days with precipitation
June 2.6"
10.3 days with precipitation
July 2.2"
7.9 days with precipitation
August 1.5"
7.4 days with precipitation
September 1.2"
Snow: 0.1"
6.0 days with precipitation
October 1.3"
Snow: 2.7"
6.7 days with precipitation
November 0.6"
Snow: 4.7"
4.5 days with precipitation
December 0.4"
Snow: 6.1"
4.0 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 20
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 23
50% probability date
Growing Season
120 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
7,990
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
533
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Edgemont's climate means for you
Edgemont runs 44°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 120 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 23 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 7,990 heating and 533 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: Edgemont, SD
An annual average temperature of 44°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 61°F to a mean daily low of 28°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Edgemont, South Dakota. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from 2 weather stations and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Edgemont should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 16.1 inches, with 36.2 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 120 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 23 and the first fall freeze near September 20. And on the energy front, 7,990 heating degree days and 533 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Edgemont scores 39/100 (Below Average), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above are the practical planning tool: mild highs and lows land in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat peaks in summer, and January-driven cold sets in over deep winter. These are thirty-year averages, not a forecast - any single year can run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Edgemont, SD? ▼
The average annual temperature in Edgemont, South Dakota is 44°F. The warmest month averages 89°F (32°C) and the coldest averages 4°F (-15°C).
How much rain does Edgemont get? ▼
Edgemont receives 16.1 inches of precipitation annually, including 36.2 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Edgemont? ▼
Edgemont has a climate comfort score of 39/100 (Below Average), milder than 4% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Edgemont? ▼
Edgemont has approximately 120 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 23 and the first fall freeze around September 20.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Edgemont? ▼
Edgemont has 7,990 heating degree days and 533 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 Edgemont climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from 2 weather stations near Edgemont.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00392557. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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