Climate Comfort Score
59/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 46°F annual avg 2 stations
Highmore, SD Climate
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- 46°F
- Avg annual temp
- 59/100
- Comfort score
- 22.8"
- Annual precip
- 142d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 2 weather stations (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Highmore
Highmore, South Dakota averages 46°F a year and scores 59/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 39% of U.S. cities.
- 46°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 59/100
- comfort score, milder than 39% of U.S. cities
- 22.8"
- annual precipitation · 40" snow
- 142 days
- frost-free days per growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
46°F (8°C)
Avg High
58°F
Avg Low
34°F
Annual Precip
22.8"
Annual Snow
40.0"
Comfort Score
59/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
46°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
22.8"
Plus 40.0" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Highmore) 59.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Highmore area.
How Highmore compares to every U.S. city
Highmore's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
59 Top 61% higher than 39% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Highmore
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Highmore's current NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits within that longer spread, and the most recent decade runs 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 | 27°F (-3°C) | 7°F (-14°C) | 17°F (-9°C) | 0.4" | 6.7" | 30.8 | 0.0 |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 11°F (-12°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.6" | 9.5" | 27.1 | 0.0 |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 22°F (-6°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 1.1" | 5.8" | 25.7 | 0.0 |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 2.5" | 4.8" | 15.7 | 0.1 |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7" | 0.0" | 3.4 | 0.7 |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 4.0" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 2.4 |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 3.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 9.7 |
| August | 85°F (29°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 2.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 8.0 |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 2.0" | 0.0" | 1.0 | 3.4 |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 1.9" | 1.3" | 10.5 | 0.1 |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 22°F (-5°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 0.6" | 5.5" | 25.1 | 0.0 |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 12°F (-11°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.5" | 6.4" | 30.7 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.4"
Snow: 6.7"
3.1 days with precipitation
February 0.6"
Snow: 9.5"
3.5 days with precipitation
March 1.1"
Snow: 5.8"
3.9 days with precipitation
April 2.5"
Snow: 4.8"
6.0 days with precipitation
May 3.7"
7.9 days with precipitation
June 4.0"
8.5 days with precipitation
July 3.0"
6.1 days with precipitation
August 2.6"
4.9 days with precipitation
September 2.0"
4.4 days with precipitation
October 1.9"
Snow: 1.3"
4.2 days with precipitation
November 0.6"
Snow: 5.5"
2.7 days with precipitation
December 0.5"
Snow: 6.4"
2.7 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 1
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 12
50% probability date
Growing Season
142 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
7,661
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
718
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Highmore's climate means for you
Highmore runs 46°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 142 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 12 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 7,661 heating and 718 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: Highmore, SD
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Highmore, South Dakota as a location with an annual average temperature of 46°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 58°F to a mean daily low of 34°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from 2 weather stations, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Beyond temperature, Highmore averages 22.8 inches of precipitation annually, with 40.0 inches typically falling as snow - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 142 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 12 and the first fall freeze near October 1. Turning to energy use, 7,661 heating degree days and 718 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Highmore scores 59/100 (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 Highmore, SD? ▼
The average annual temperature in Highmore, South Dakota is 46°F. The warmest month averages 86°F (30°C) and the coldest averages 7°F (-14°C).
How much rain does Highmore get? ▼
Highmore receives 22.8 inches of precipitation annually, including 40.0 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Highmore? ▼
Highmore has a climate comfort score of 59/100 (Moderate), milder than 39% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Highmore? ▼
Highmore has approximately 142 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 12 and the first fall freeze around October 1.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Highmore? ▼
Highmore has 7,661 heating degree days and 718 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 Highmore climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from 2 weather stations near Highmore.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00393832. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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