Climate Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 45°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Redig, SD Climate
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- 45°F
- Avg annual temp
- 44/100
- Comfort score
- 16.0"
- Annual precip
- 132d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Redig
Redig, South Dakota averages 45°F a year and scores 44/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 8% of U.S. cities.
- 45°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 44/100
- comfort score, milder than 8% of U.S. cities
- 16.0"
- annual precipitation · 51" snow
- 132 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
45°F (7°C)
Avg High
59°F
Avg Low
32°F
Annual Precip
16.0"
Annual Snow
51.2"
Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
45°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
16.0"
Plus 51.2" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Redig) 44.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Redig area.
How Redig compares to every U.S. city
Redig's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
44 Top 92% higher than 8% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Redig
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Redig 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 | 32°F (0°C) | 9°F (-13°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.3" | 6.8" | 30.5 | 0.0 |
| February | 35°F (1°C) | 12°F (-11°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.4" | 8.2" | 27.5 | 0.0 |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 20°F (-6°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 0.6" | 8.5" | 27.8 | 0.0 |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 44°F (6°C) | 1.4" | 7.5" | 17.8 | 0.0 |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 2.7" | 2.3" | 4.9 | 0.3 |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 3.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 2.0 |
| July | 87°F (31°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 2.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 10.8 |
| August | 87°F (30°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 2.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 10.7 |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 1.0" | 0.0" | 2.1 | 3.4 |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 1.4" | 3.4" | 14.5 | 0.4 |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 0.5" | 8.1" | 27.3 | 0.0 |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 12°F (-11°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.4" | 6.4" | 30.6 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.3"
Snow: 6.8"
3.4 days with precipitation
February 0.4"
Snow: 8.2"
4.6 days with precipitation
March 0.6"
Snow: 8.5"
4.8 days with precipitation
April 1.4"
Snow: 7.5"
5.8 days with precipitation
May 2.7"
Snow: 2.3"
7.0 days with precipitation
June 3.0"
7.2 days with precipitation
July 2.1"
6.4 days with precipitation
August 2.1"
4.3 days with precipitation
September 1.0"
3.2 days with precipitation
October 1.4"
Snow: 3.4"
4.1 days with precipitation
November 0.5"
Snow: 8.1"
3.6 days with precipitation
December 0.4"
Snow: 6.4"
3.4 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 24
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 15
50% probability date
Growing Season
132 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
7,758
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
554
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Redig's climate means for you
Redig runs 45°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 132 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 15 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 7,758 heating and 554 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: Redig, SD
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Redig, South Dakota as a location with an annual average temperature of 45°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 59°F to a mean daily low of 32°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00397062, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Redig should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 16.0 inches, with 51.2 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 132 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 15 and the first fall freeze near September 24. And on the energy front, 7,758 heating degree days and 554 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Redig scores 44/100 (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 Redig, SD? ▼
The average annual temperature in Redig, South Dakota is 45°F. The warmest month averages 87°F (31°C) and the coldest averages 9°F (-13°C).
How much rain does Redig get? ▼
Redig receives 16.0 inches of precipitation annually, including 51.2 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Redig? ▼
Redig has a climate comfort score of 44/100 (Moderate), milder than 8% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Redig? ▼
Redig has approximately 132 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 15 and the first fall freeze around September 24.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Redig? ▼
Redig has 7,758 heating degree days and 554 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 Redig climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00397062 near Redig.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00397062. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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