Andover, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Day County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
36 Population 133/sq mi density
$49,200 Home Value $241,049 Zillow
44°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
21.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Andover has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.0 inches. The area receives 32.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-11°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average44.2°F
18% below US avg
January Average13°F (-11°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation1,481 ft (451 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density133/sq mi
Coordinates45.4102°N, 97.9037°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyDay County County
Nearest AirportAberdeen Regional (ABR)
25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.0"
37% below US avg
Snowfall 32.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.92"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.57"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score27.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability74.7 / 100
Community Resilience84.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M3.1 on Jul 26, 2002.

Jun 5, 1993 11 km N of Johnson, Minnesota M4.1 129 km
Oct 20, 1995 8 km SSE of New Effington, South Dakota M3.7 91 km
Jul 26, 2002 0 km WSW of Huron, South Dakota M3.1 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

391 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 5 fatalities, 43 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 23, 2002 EF4 51 km 0
Jun 23, 2002 EF3 66 km 0
May 31, 1996 EF3 46 km 0
May 12, 1984 EF3 61 km 0
Jul 18, 1983 EF3 81 km 0
Jul 1, 1973 EF3 97 km 0
Jul 1, 1973 EF3 70 km 0
Jul 1, 1973 EF3 50 km 1
Jun 25, 1969 EF3 15 km 0
May 20, 1965 EF3 72 km 0
Jun 21, 1961 EF3 26 km 1
Jul 4, 2020 EF2 75 km 0
Jul 10, 2011 EF2 78 km 0
May 22, 2010 EF2 60 km 0
May 22, 2010 EF2 88 km 0
Jun 29, 2005 EF2 64 km 0
Sep 23, 2004 EF2 97 km 0
Jul 27, 1999 EF2 79 km 0
Jul 17, 1996 EF2 9 km 0
Jun 7, 1993 EF2 89 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

7 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DANIELSON (1,682 ac, 2003).

Year Name Acres Distance
2003 DANIELSON 1,682 79 km
2004 TACOMA PARK PLACE 1,336 31 km
2016 SLR 2016 RX MICHELL 1,242 58 km
2000 PHEASANT OPENER 1,206 10 km
1992 SPRING LK 1,001 46 km
2006 MOSQUITO RANCH 656 95 km
1997 ROBIN HOOD 542 96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 13°F (-11°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 18°F (-8°C) 0.6 in
March 31°F (-1°C) 0.9 in
April 44°F (7°C) 2.0 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in
June 67°F (19°C) 3.9 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 2.7 in
September 61°F (16°C) 2.5 in
October 47°F (8°C) 2.2 in
November 32°F (0°C) 0.8 in
December 19°F (-7°C) 0.8 in

Andover has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 13°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (0.6").

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