Climate Comfort Score
64/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 47°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Lake Sharpe Prj, SD Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 47°F
- Avg annual temp
- 64/100
- Comfort score
- 20.1"
- Annual precip
- 152d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Lake Sharpe Prj
Lake Sharpe Prj, South Dakota averages 47°F a year and scores 64/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 51% of U.S. cities.
- 47°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 64/100
- comfort score, milder than 51% of U.S. cities
- 20.1"
- annual precipitation · 19" snow
- 152 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
47°F (8°C)
Avg High
60°F
Avg Low
34°F
Annual Precip
20.1"
Annual Snow
18.9"
Comfort Score
64/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
47°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
20.1"
Plus 18.9" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Lake Sharpe Prj) 64.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Lake Sharpe Prj area.
How Lake Sharpe Prj compares to every U.S. city
Lake Sharpe Prj's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
64 Top 49% higher than 51% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Lake Sharpe Prj
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Lake Sharpe Prj'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 | 29°F (-1°C) | 7°F (-14°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.5" | 2.7" | 31.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 10°F (-12°C) | 22°F (-5°C) | 0.5" | 5.4" | 27.5 | 0.0 |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 20°F (-6°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 0.9" | 3.0" | 27.1 | 0.0 |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 1.8" | 2.6" | 14.8 | 0.0 |
| May | 71°F (21°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 3.1" | 0.0" | 2.0 | 0.7 |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 3.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 3.7 |
| July | 88°F (31°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 74°F (24°C) | 2.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 12.1 |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 2.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 10.3 |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 2.0" | 0.0" | 0.6 | 4.3 |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 1.6" | 0.1" | 10.1 | 0.3 |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 35°F (1°C) | 0.4" | 1.2" | 26.5 | 0.0 |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 11°F (-12°C) | 22°F (-5°C) | 0.3" | 3.9" | 30.9 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.5"
Snow: 2.7"
2.9 days with precipitation
February 0.5"
Snow: 5.4"
3.3 days with precipitation
March 0.9"
Snow: 3.0"
3.8 days with precipitation
April 1.8"
Snow: 2.6"
5.8 days with precipitation
May 3.1"
10.6 days with precipitation
June 3.8"
10.4 days with precipitation
July 2.8"
9.0 days with precipitation
August 2.2"
8.5 days with precipitation
September 2.0"
6.4 days with precipitation
October 1.6"
Snow: 0.1"
5.5 days with precipitation
November 0.4"
Snow: 1.2"
2.6 days with precipitation
December 0.3"
Snow: 3.9"
2.2 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 5
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 6
50% probability date
Growing Season
152 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
7,441
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
802
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Lake Sharpe Prj's climate means for you
Lake Sharpe Prj runs 47°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 152 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 6 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 7,441 heating and 802 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: Lake Sharpe Prj, SD
Lake Sharpe Prj, South Dakota runs an annual average of 47°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 60°F to a mean daily low of 34°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Drawn from station USC00394766, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Lake Sharpe Prj should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 20.1 inches, with 18.9 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 152 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 6 and the first fall freeze near October 5. And on the energy front, 7,441 heating degree days and 802 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Lake Sharpe Prj scores 64/100 (Good), 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 Lake Sharpe Prj, SD? ▼
The average annual temperature in Lake Sharpe Prj, South Dakota is 47°F. The warmest month averages 88°F (31°C) and the coldest averages 7°F (-14°C).
How much rain does Lake Sharpe Prj get? ▼
Lake Sharpe Prj receives 20.1 inches of precipitation annually, including 18.9 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Lake Sharpe Prj? ▼
Lake Sharpe Prj has a climate comfort score of 64/100 (Good), milder than 51% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Lake Sharpe Prj? ▼
Lake Sharpe Prj has approximately 152 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 6 and the first fall freeze around October 5.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Lake Sharpe Prj? ▼
Lake Sharpe Prj has 7,441 heating degree days and 802 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 Lake Sharpe Prj climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00394766 near Lake Sharpe Prj.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00394766. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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