Caputa, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Oglala Lakota County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
29
Population
100/sq mi density
47°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
286
Violent Crime/100K
1,315 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
286 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Caputa experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.4 inches. The area receives 48.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 46.7°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,915 ft (888 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 100/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.9960°N, 102.9846°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Oglala Lakota County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rapid City Regional (RAP) 5 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 49.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 99.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 0.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| 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 | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 1.5 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.4 in |
Caputa has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 24°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.9") and January the driest (0.3").
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