Climate Comfort Score
39/100
Below Average
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 44°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Hoover, SD Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 44°F
- Avg annual temp
- 39/100
- Comfort score
- 18.2"
- Annual precip
- 125d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Hoover
Hoover, 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
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 39/100
- comfort score, milder than 4% of U.S. cities
- 18.2"
- annual precipitation · 48" snow
- 125 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
44°F (7°C)
Avg High
59°F
Avg Low
29°F
Annual Precip
18.2"
Annual Snow
47.5"
Comfort Score
39/100
Below Average
Avg Annual Temperature
44°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
18.2"
Plus 47.5" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Hoover) 39.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Below Average for the Hoover area.
How Hoover compares to every U.S. city
Hoover'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
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Hoover
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Hoover, 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 | 30°F (-1°C) | 5°F (-15°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.3" | 4.6" | 30.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 9°F (-13°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.6" | 8.8" | 27.7 | 0.0 |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 0.8" | 8.5" | 29.1 | 0.0 |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 1.9" | 7.6" | 19.9 | 0.1 |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 3.1" | 0.9" | 6.6 | 0.5 |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 3.4" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 3.5 |
| July | 88°F (31°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 2.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 14.0 |
| August | 87°F (30°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 1.9" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 11.1 |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 1.1" | 0.0" | 3.0 | 4.6 |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 1.5" | 2.9" | 19.6 | 0.3 |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.6" | 4.4" | 28.7 | 0.0 |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 7°F (-14°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.5" | 9.8" | 30.9 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.3"
Snow: 4.6"
3.0 days with precipitation
February 0.6"
Snow: 8.8"
4.9 days with precipitation
March 0.8"
Snow: 8.5"
4.4 days with precipitation
April 1.9"
Snow: 7.6"
6.8 days with precipitation
May 3.1"
Snow: 0.9"
9.4 days with precipitation
June 3.4"
9.4 days with precipitation
July 2.5"
7.3 days with precipitation
August 1.9"
5.3 days with precipitation
September 1.1"
4.1 days with precipitation
October 1.5"
Snow: 2.9"
4.9 days with precipitation
November 0.6"
Snow: 4.4"
2.6 days with precipitation
December 0.5"
Snow: 9.8"
4.5 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 21
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 19
50% probability date
Growing Season
125 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
8,191
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
517
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Hoover's climate means for you
Hoover runs 44°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 125 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 19 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 8,191 heating and 517 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: Hoover, SD
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Hoover, South Dakota as a location with an annual average temperature of 44°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 59°F to a mean daily low of 29°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00393945, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Beyond temperature, Hoover averages 18.2 inches of precipitation annually, with 47.5 inches typically falling as snow - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 125 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 19 and the first fall freeze near September 21. Turning to energy use, 8,191 heating degree days and 517 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Hoover scores 39/100 (Below Average), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. For planning purposes, look to the monthly tables above: shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows, summer brings July-driven heat, and deep winter brings January-driven cold. Treat every figure here as a thirty-year average rather than a forecast - individual years routinely run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Hoover, SD? ▼
The average annual temperature in Hoover, South Dakota is 44°F. The warmest month averages 88°F (31°C) and the coldest averages 5°F (-15°C).
How much rain does Hoover get? ▼
Hoover receives 18.2 inches of precipitation annually, including 47.5 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Hoover? ▼
Hoover 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 Hoover? ▼
Hoover has approximately 125 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 19 and the first fall freeze around September 21.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Hoover? ▼
Hoover has 8,191 heating degree days and 517 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 Hoover climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00393945 near Hoover.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00393945. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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