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 291 sunny days/yr

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. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.0 inches. The area receives 39.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

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)
Sunny Days	291 days/yr

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

Annual Rainfall 25.0"

34% below US avg

Snowfall 39.2"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.58"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median	35.0
Rating	Good

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)

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M2.7 on Feb 5, 2025.

Nov 3, 2002	16 km SSW of Butte, Nebraska	M4.3	141 km
Jun 4, 2021	10 km NE of Anoka, Nebraska	M3.7	121 km
Oct 25, 1990	8 km N of Plankinton, South Dakota	M3.6	119 km
Feb 6, 1996	1 km N of Wausa, Nebraska	M3.6	78 km
Jun 4, 2021	9 km ENE of Anoka, Nebraska	M3.1	121 km
Jan 4, 2021	5 km N of Tyndall, South Dakota	M3.1	51 km
Feb 5, 2025	8 km SSE of Tilden, Nebraska	M2.7	142 km
Jan 16, 2022	9 km NE of Plankinton, South Dakota	M2.5	112 km
Mar 6, 2024	6 km SSE of Santee, Nebraska	M2.5	63 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

629 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 12 fatalities, 364 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Jun 23, 2003	EF4	77 km	1
May 30, 1998	EF4	71 km	6
Jun 7, 1993	EF4	77 km	0
Jun 7, 1993	EF4	65 km	0
Jul 28, 1986	EF4	61 km	0
Jun 7, 1965	EF4	3 km	1
Jun 17, 2014	EF3	72 km	0
Oct 4, 2013	EF3	98 km	0
Jun 7, 1993	EF3	93 km	0
Jun 7, 1993	EF3	68 km	0
Jun 7, 1993	EF3	81 km	0
May 7, 1993	EF3	46 km	0
Aug 3, 1981	EF3	14 km	0
Jul 5, 1978	EF3	64 km	0
Sep 22, 1968	EF3	99 km	0
Jun 20, 1968	EF3	80 km	0
Jun 14, 1967	EF3	70 km	0
Jun 26, 1965	EF3	51 km	0
Jun 21, 1965	EF3	50 km	0
Jun 7, 1965	EF3	48 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	67 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	19°F (-7°C)	0.5 in	Coldest, Driest
February	23°F (-5°C)	0.6 in
March	34°F (1°C)	1.7 in
April	47°F (9°C)	2.4 in
May	60°F (15°C)	3.2 in
June	69°F (21°C)	3.6 in	Wettest
July	74°F (24°C)	3.0 in	Warmest
August	71°F (22°C)	2.7 in
September	62°F (17°C)	2.7 in
October	50°F (10°C)	1.7 in
November	33°F (0°C)	1.2 in
December	20°F (-7°C)	0.7 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 23.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.6") and January the driest (0.5").

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