Clearfield Colony, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Douglas County County

70 Population 233/sq mi density

50°F Avg Temperature 291 sunny days/yr

Clearfield Colony experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	49.8°F
	8% below US avg
January Average	23°F (-5°C)
July Average	76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,729 ft (527 m)
Area	0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density	233/sq mi
Coordinates	43.1439°N, 98.1421°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Douglas County County
Nearest Airport	Mitchell Municipal (MHE) 44 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.3"

31% below US avg

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.66"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median	35.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	10.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability	17.2 / 100
Community Resilience	69.8 / 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 Low
Lightning	Very Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M2.5 on Apr 27, 2025.

Nov 3, 2002	16 km SSW of Butte, Nebraska	M4.3	74 km
Jun 4, 2021	10 km NE of Anoka, Nebraska	M3.7	50 km
Oct 25, 1990	8 km N of Plankinton, South Dakota	M3.6	77 km
Feb 6, 1996	1 km N of Wausa, Nebraska	M3.6	86 km
Jun 4, 2021	9 km ENE of Anoka, Nebraska	M3.1	50 km
Jul 26, 2002	0 km WSW of Huron, South Dakota	M3.1	136 km
Jan 4, 2021	5 km N of Tyndall, South Dakota	M3.1	25 km
Feb 7, 2014	11 km NE of Bijou Hills, South Dakota	M3.0	91 km
Feb 1, 2006	6 km ENE of Bassett, Nebraska	M2.9	123 km
Jul 3, 1995	9 km SSW of Fort Thompson, South Dakota	M2.8	145 km
Jan 1, 2020	2 km E of Chambers, Nebraska	M2.8	115 km
Mar 20, 2010	9 km NNW of Springview, Nebraska	M2.7	138 km
Feb 5, 2025	8 km SSE of Tilden, Nebraska	M2.7	133 km
Apr 27, 2025	9 km NE of Burke, South Dakota	M2.5	89 km
Jan 16, 2022	9 km NE of Plankinton, South Dakota	M2.5	72 km
Mar 6, 2024	6 km SSE of Santee, Nebraska	M2.5	48 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

510 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 10 fatalities, 333 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Jun 23, 2003	EF4	98 km	1
May 30, 1998	EF4	77 km	6
Jun 7, 1965	EF4	74 km	1
May 29, 1962	EF4	57 km	0
Jun 17, 2014	EF3	99 km	0
Oct 4, 2013	EF3	82 km	0
May 5, 2007	EF3	64 km	0
Jun 24, 2003	EF3	96 km	0
Jun 9, 2003	EF3	87 km	0
May 7, 1993	EF3	85 km	0
Aug 3, 1981	EF3	82 km	0
Jun 20, 1968	EF3	61 km	0
Jun 26, 1965	EF3	33 km	0
Jun 21, 1965	EF3	37 km	0
May 24, 1965	EF3	65 km	0
May 8, 1965	EF3	96 km	0
Jun 5, 1962	EF3	36 km	0
May 21, 1962	EF3	56 km	0
May 21, 1962	EF3	65 km	0
May 16, 1962	EF3	66 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

3 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: KAYLKOWSKI (1,966 ac, 2012).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2012	KAYLKOWSKI	1,966	49 km
2012	SIX PACK	1,649	45 km
2023	SDLDR-HFR-FY23-RX-BROKEN ARROW UNITS B-C-D-E-G-H-I	1,185	59 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	23°F (-5°C)	0.5 in	Driest
February	25°F (-4°C)	0.7 in
March	36°F (2°C)	1.6 in
April	48°F (9°C)	2.4 in
May	60°F (16°C)	3.4 in
June	70°F (21°C)	3.7 in	Wettest
July	76°F (25°C)	3.2 in	Warmest
August	73°F (23°C)	2.4 in
September	63°F (17°C)	2.6 in
October	51°F (10°C)	1.5 in
November	34°F (1°C)	1.1 in
December	22°F (-5°C)	0.7 in	Coldest

Clearfield Colony has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 22°F in December to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.5").

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