Cameron Colony, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Turner County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
58
Population
483/sq mi density
48°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
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Cameron Colony experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.0 inches. The area receives 39.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 48.2°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,599 ft (487 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 483/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.1878°N, 97.2627°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Turner County County |
| Nearest Airport | Joe Foss Field (FSD) 38 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 24.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 12.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 88.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very 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 Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.8 in |
Cameron Colony has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 19°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.6") and January the driest (0.5").