Burbank, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Union County County

4.5 /5.0
A+ Excellent
159 Population 513/sq mi density
$58,200 Home Value $358,573 Zillow
49°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
4.5 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Burbank experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.0 inches. The area receives 36.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-6°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average48.8°F
10% below US avg
January Average20°F (-6°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation1,141 ft (348 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density513/sq mi
Coordinates42.7461°N, 96.8327°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyUnion County County
Nearest AirportSioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (SUX)
33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.0"
26% below US avg
Snowfall 36.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.30"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.53"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score37.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience48.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.7 on Feb 5, 2025.

Feb 6, 1996 1 km N of Wausa, Nebraska M3.6 64 km
Aug 9, 1997 9 km NW of Clarkson, Nebraska M3.4 110 km
Jan 4, 2021 5 km N of Tyndall, South Dakota M3.1 90 km
Feb 5, 2025 8 km SSE of Tilden, Nebraska M2.7 117 km
Jun 30, 2021 4 km E of Rembrandt, Iowa M2.7 141 km
Mar 6, 2024 6 km SSE of Santee, Nebraska M2.5 80 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

648 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 11 fatalities, 231 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 88 km 1
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 92 km 1
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 69 km 0
Oct 4, 2013 EF4 75 km 0
Oct 4, 2013 EF4 72 km 0
Jun 23, 2003 EF4 48 km 1
Jul 28, 1986 EF4 13 km 0
Jul 7, 1977 EF4 67 km 0
May 6, 1975 EF4 86 km 0
Jun 7, 1965 EF4 57 km 1
Jun 23, 1952 EF4 80 km 0
Jun 17, 2014 EF3 42 km 0
Oct 4, 2013 EF3 93 km 0
Jul 5, 1994 EF3 64 km 0
Aug 3, 1981 EF3 65 km 0
May 8, 1979 EF3 64 km 0
Jul 5, 1978 EF3 57 km 0
May 6, 1975 EF3 83 km 0
May 6, 1975 EF3 91 km 0
May 31, 1971 EF3 89 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SIX PACK (1,649 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 SIX PACK 1,649 85 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-6°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 25°F (-4°C) 0.7 in
March 37°F (3°C) 1.4 in
April 49°F (9°C) 3.1 in
May 60°F (16°C) 4.0 in
June 71°F (22°C) 4.3 in Wettest
July 74°F (24°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 2.9 in
September 65°F (18°C) 3.1 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in
November 37°F (3°C) 1.3 in
December 24°F (-4°C) 0.8 in

Burbank has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 20°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (0.5").

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