Climate Comfort Score
64/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 50°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Wagner, SD Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 50°F
- Avg annual temp
- 64/100
- Comfort score
- 26.3"
- Annual precip
- 163d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Wagner
Wagner, South Dakota averages 50°F a year and scores 64/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 51% of U.S. cities.
- 50°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 64/100
- comfort score, milder than 51% of U.S. cities
- 26.3"
- annual precipitation
- 163 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
50°F (10°C)
Avg High
61°F
Avg Low
38°F
Annual Precip
26.3"
Comfort Score
64/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
50°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
26.3"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Wagner) 64.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Wagner area.
How Wagner compares to every U.S. city
Wagner'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 Wagner
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Wagner 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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 13°F (-11°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.7" | 30.1 | 0.0 |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.0" | 26.0 | 0.0 |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 1.4" | 22.8 | 0.0 |
| April | 62°F (16°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 3.1" | 10.5 | 0.3 |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 3.8" | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 3.8" | 0.0 | 5.8 |
| July | 88°F (31°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 76°F (25°C) | 2.6" | 0.0 | 12.8 |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 3.0" | 0.0 | 9.8 |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 3.0" | 0.5 | 3.7 |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 2.4" | 7.1 | 0.3 |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 0.9" | 22.3 | 0.0 |
| December | 35°F (1°C) | 17°F (-8°C) | 26°F (-4°C) | 0.8" | 30.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 0.7"
5.2 days with precipitation
February 1.0"
5.2 days with precipitation
March 1.4"
5.7 days with precipitation
April 3.1"
7.8 days with precipitation
May 3.8"
9.8 days with precipitation
June 3.8"
10.2 days with precipitation
July 2.6"
7.2 days with precipitation
August 3.0"
7.4 days with precipitation
September 3.0"
6.9 days with precipitation
October 2.4"
6.2 days with precipitation
November 0.9"
4.5 days with precipitation
December 0.8"
4.3 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 9
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 29
50% probability date
Growing Season
163 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
6,543
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,025
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Wagner's climate means for you
Wagner runs 50°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 163 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 29 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 6,543 heating and 1,025 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: Wagner, SD
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Wagner, South Dakota as a location with an annual average temperature of 50°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 61°F to a mean daily low of 38°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00398767, 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 Wagner should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 26.3 inches, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 163 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 29 and the first fall freeze near October 9. And on the energy front, 6,543 heating degree days and 1,025 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Wagner scores 64/100 (Good), 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 Wagner, SD? ▼
The average annual temperature in Wagner, South Dakota is 50°F. The warmest month averages 88°F (31°C) and the coldest averages 13°F (-11°C).
How much rain does Wagner get? ▼
Wagner receives 26.3 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Wagner? ▼
Wagner 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 Wagner? ▼
Wagner has approximately 163 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 29 and the first fall freeze around October 9.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Wagner? ▼
Wagner has 6,543 heating degree days and 1,025 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 Wagner climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00398767 near Wagner.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00398767. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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