Climate Comfort Score
39/100
Below Average
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 44°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Shadehill Rsvr, SD Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 44°F
- Avg annual temp
- 39/100
- Comfort score
- 131d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Shadehill Rsvr
Shadehill Rsvr, 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
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 39/100
- comfort score, milder than 4% of U.S. cities
- 131 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
58°F
Avg Low
31°F
Annual Precip
N/A
Comfort Score
39/100
Below Average
Avg Annual Temperature
44°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
N/A
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Shadehill Rsvr) 39.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Below Average for the Shadehill Rsvr area.
How Shadehill Rsvr compares to every U.S. city
Shadehill Rsvr'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 Shadehill Rsvr
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Shadehill Rsvr, 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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 7°F (-14°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | N/A | 30.4 | 0.0 |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 8°F (-13°C) | 20°F (-6°C) | N/A | 27.8 | 0.0 |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 31°F (0°C) | N/A | 28.2 | 0.0 |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 43°F (6°C) | N/A | 17.6 | 0.1 |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 54°F (12°C) | N/A | 5.2 | 0.9 |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 64°F (18°C) | N/A | 0.1 | 3.3 |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 72°F (22°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 14.5 |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 70°F (21°C) | N/A | 0.1 | 11.9 |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 60°F (15°C) | N/A | 1.9 | 4.3 |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 45°F (7°C) | N/A | 17.4 | 0.5 |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 31°F (0°C) | N/A | 28.2 | 0.0 |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 8°F (-13°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | N/A | 30.8 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January N/A
February N/A
March N/A
April N/A
May N/A
June N/A
July N/A
August N/A
September N/A
October N/A
November N/A
December N/A
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 24
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 16
50% probability date
Growing Season
131 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
8,102
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
529
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Shadehill Rsvr's climate means for you
Shadehill Rsvr runs 44°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 131 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 16 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 8,102 heating and 529 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: Shadehill Rsvr, SD
In Shadehill Rsvr, South Dakota, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 44°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 58°F to a mean daily low of 31°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00397569, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Shadehill Rsvr should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs an uncharted amount, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 131 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 16 and the first fall freeze near September 24. And on the energy front, 8,102 heating degree days and 529 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Shadehill Rsvr scores 39/100 (Below Average), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows in the monthly tables above, summer brings July-driven heat, and winter brings January-driven cold - use that rhythm for planning. These figures are thirty-year averages rather than forecasts, so a specific year may still run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than what's shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Shadehill Rsvr, SD? ▼
The average annual temperature in Shadehill Rsvr, South Dakota is 44°F. The warmest month averages 86°F (30°C) and the coldest averages 7°F (-14°C).
How much rain does Shadehill Rsvr get? ▼
Shadehill Rsvr receives an unknown amount of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Shadehill Rsvr? ▼
Shadehill Rsvr 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 Shadehill Rsvr? ▼
Shadehill Rsvr has approximately 131 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 16 and the first fall freeze around September 24.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Shadehill Rsvr? ▼
Shadehill Rsvr has 8,102 heating degree days and 529 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 Shadehill Rsvr climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00397569 near Shadehill Rsvr.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00397569. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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