Aurora, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Brookings County County
4.8
/5.0
A+
Excellent
1,407
Population
1,675/sq mi density
$90,612
Median Income
$37,767 per capita
$219,100
Home Value
$307,369 Zillow
$829
Median Rent
24.4% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$90,612 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$219,100 home value, $829/mo rent
A+
Education
4.5 / 5.0
44.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Aurora has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.2 inches. The area receives 35.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-11°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 43.3°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,627 ft (496 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,675/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.2833°N, 96.6829°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Brookings County County |
| Nearest Airport | Brookings Regional (BKX) 7 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 79.8% |
| Unhealthy Days | 2 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0424 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.4 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 50.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 65.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.6 in |
Aurora has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 13°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (0.4").