Artas, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · McPherson County County

3.0 /5.0

B Good

10 Population 100/sq mi density

42°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr

Overall

3.0 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Safety

2.5 / 5.0

0 violent crimes/100K

Education

3.4 / 5.0

0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Artas has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.3 inches. The area receives 44.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

11°F Jan (-12°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	41.8°F
	23% below US avg
January Average	11°F (-12°C)
July Average	70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,815 ft (553 m)
Area	0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density	100/sq mi
Coordinates	45.8872°N, 99.8068°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	McPherson County County
Nearest Airport	Aberdeen Regional (ABR) 73 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.3"

47% below US avg

Snowfall 44.3"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.31"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median	35.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	11.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability	82.8 / 100
Community Resilience	55.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Very Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M3.7 on May 30, 2024.

May 30, 2024	38 km NNW of Pierre, South Dakota	M3.7	146 km
Aug 15, 2017	8 km E of Agar, South Dakota	M3.0	117 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

261 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 4 fatalities, 46 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
May 29, 1953	EF5	91 km	2
May 22, 2010	EF4	49 km	0
Aug 24, 2006	EF3	26 km	0
Jun 23, 2002	EF3	94 km	0
Jun 21, 1983	EF3	37 km	0
Aug 19, 1974	EF3	56 km	0
Jun 20, 1968	EF3	46 km	0
Jun 20, 1968	EF3	51 km	0
Jul 31, 1966	EF3	29 km	2
Jul 1, 1955	EF3	67 km	0
Aug 28, 2024	EF2	41 km	0
Jul 4, 2020	EF2	82 km	0
Jul 10, 2011	EF2	57 km	0
May 22, 2010	EF2	73 km	0
Jul 18, 2001	EF2	72 km	0
Aug 15, 1999	EF2	83 km	0
Jul 27, 1999	EF2	100 km	0
Jun 22, 1983	EF2	38 km	0
Jul 4, 1982	EF2	88 km	0
Aug 19, 1974	EF2	82 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: LAPLANTE (14,777 ac, 2002).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2002	LAPLANTE	14,777	98 km
1991	UNNAMED	14,487	80 km
2000	TRIBLE	9,718	57 km
2006	LUND	9,425	82 km
1988	UNNAMED	7,593	90 km
2015	CANNON BALL	3,068	80 km
2022	ROHRBACH	2,887	67 km
2006	1804	2,778	55 km
2011	MOUND CITY	2,755	32 km
2004	FISCHER	2,578	77 km
2012	CORNSTALK	2,561	81 km
2006	FOUR BEAR	2,179	98 km
2000	NEUGERFIRE	2,150	86 km
2000	FTMANUEL	2,124	52 km
2024	STATELINE	2,123	80 km
2003	24	2,119	72 km
2015	BIG LAKE FIRE	1,587	78 km
2003	JOEL BERTSCH 2	1,460	26 km
1991	UNNAMED	1,438	57 km
2004	ALLEN STUECKLE	1,330	12 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	11°F (-12°C)	0.3 in	Coldest, Driest
February	17°F (-9°C)	0.4 in
March	28°F (-2°C)	0.9 in
April	43°F (6°C)	1.8 in
May	56°F (14°C)	2.6 in
June	65°F (19°C)	3.3 in	Wettest
July	70°F (21°C)	2.5 in	Warmest
August	69°F (21°C)	2.1 in
September	59°F (15°C)	1.5 in
October	45°F (7°C)	1.3 in
November	28°F (-3°C)	0.6 in
December	14°F (-10°C)	0.4 in

Artas has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 11°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.3") and January the driest (0.3").

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