Clearfield Colony, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Douglas County County

70 Population 233/sq mi density
50°F Avg Temperature
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. Annual precipitation totals 26.3 inches. The area receives 34.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average49.8°F
8% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation1,729 ft (527 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density233/sq mi
Coordinates43.1439°N, 98.1421°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyDouglas County County
Nearest AirportMitchell Municipal (MHE)
44 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.3"
31% below US avg
Snowfall 34.4"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.79"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.67"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score10.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability17.2 / 100
Community Resilience69.8 / 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) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 27°F (-3°C) 1.0 in
March 38°F (3°C) 1.4 in
April 49°F (9°C) 3.1 in
May 61°F (16°C) 3.8 in
June 71°F (22°C) 3.8 in Wettest
July 76°F (25°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.0 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.0 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.4 in
November 37°F (3°C) 0.9 in
December 26°F (-4°C) 0.8 in

Clearfield Colony has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 23°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.8") and January the driest (0.7").

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