Aurora Center, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Aurora County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
13
Population
325/sq mi density
46°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
30.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Aurora Center experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.9 inches. The area receives 37.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 46.1°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,650 ft (503 m) |
| Area | 0.0 sq mi (0.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 325/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.5272°N, 98.5895°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Aurora County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mitchell Municipal (MHE) 32 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 19.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 23.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 60.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.6 in |
Aurora Center has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 18°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.5").