Buffalo Gap, SD Weather
Buffalo Gap, SD climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 20's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 89.60 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 9.50 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be relatively big during summer with a difference that can reach 34 degrees Fahrenheit, and moderate during winter with an average difference of 28 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Buffalo Gap is 19.22 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is May with an average rainfall of 3.35 Inches.
Weather Data
Current Conditions
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Mostly Cloudy, 33°F | Humidity: 52% | Dewpoint: 17°F |
| Wind Speed: NW 5 MPH | Heat Index: 33°F | ||
| Barometer: 30.04 in. | Wind Chill: 29°F |
Weather Forecast
| Hi: 45°F | Today: Breezy. Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain showers or snow showers. Highs in the mid 40s. North winds 10 to 25 mph. | |
| Lo: 21°F | ||
| Hi: 45°F | Monday: Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 40s. North winds up to 10 mph. | |
| Lo: 21°F | ||
| Hi: 51°F | Tuesday: Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 50s. South winds up to 10 mph. | |
| Lo: 25°F | ||
| Hi: 51°F | Wednesday: Mostly sunny in the morning then becoming partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 50s. | |
| Lo: 25°F | ||
| Hi: 41°F | Thanksgiving day: Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain and snow. Highs in the lower 40s. | |
| Lo: 21°F | ||
| Hi: 40°F | Friday: Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of snow. Highs around 40. | |
| Lo: 15°F |
Moon, Sunrise and Sunset
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Moon Phase: Waning Crescent Moon | Civil Twilight: 6:25 AM MST |
Sunrise: 6:56 AM MST |
| Sunset: 4:22 PM MST |
Civil Twilight: 4:53 PM MST |
Normal Climate
Normal Temperatures
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max °F | 36.8 | 42.7 | 50.9 | 61.2 | 71.0 | 81.8 | 89.6 | 88.6 | 78.6 | 65.5 | 48.1 | 39.6 | 62.9 |
| Mean °F | 23.2 | 28.3 | 36.0 | 46.1 | 56.4 | 66.3 | 72.8 | 71.1 | 60.2 | 48.3 | 34.1 | 25.5 | 47.4 |
| Min °F | 9.5 | 13.8 | 21.1 | 30.9 | 41.7 | 50.7 | 56.0 | 53.5 | 41.7 | 31.0 | 20.0 | 11.4 | 31.8 |
Normal Precipitation
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inch | 0.49 | 0.63 | 0.93 | 1.93 | 3.35 | 3.15 | 2.76 | 1.90 | 1.50 | 1.28 | 0.78 | 0.52 | 19.22 |

