Corona, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Grant County County

4.7 /5.0
A+ Excellent
72 Population 288/sq mi density
$78,611 Median Income $40,592 per capita
44°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$78,611 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Corona has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.6 inches. The area receives 51.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

12°F Jan (-11°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average44.0°F
19% below US avg
January Average12°F (-11°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation1,169 ft (356 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density288/sq mi
Coordinates45.3352°N, 96.7646°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyGrant County County
Nearest AirportWatertown Regional (ATY)
35 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.6"
35% below US avg
Snowfall 51.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.70"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.76"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score18.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience78.9 / 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 Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Apr 29, 2011.

Jun 5, 1993 11 km N of Johnson, Minnesota M4.1 53 km
Oct 20, 1995 8 km SSE of New Effington, South Dakota M3.7 51 km
Feb 9, 1994 6 km NNE of Blomkest, Minnesota M3.1 143 km
Apr 29, 2011 Minnesota M2.5 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

415 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 2 fatalities, 64 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 7, 2010 EF4 87 km 0
Jul 25, 2000 EF4 99 km 1
May 30, 2022 EF3 60 km 0
May 17, 1996 EF3 23 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 95 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 98 km 0
May 12, 1984 EF3 91 km 0
Jul 18, 1983 EF3 58 km 0
May 10, 1982 EF3 80 km 0
Jul 1, 1973 EF3 93 km 0
May 5, 1964 EF3 81 km 0
Jul 1, 1952 EF3 83 km 0
May 30, 2022 EF2 73 km 0
May 30, 2022 EF2 85 km 0
May 30, 2022 EF2 86 km 0
May 12, 2022 EF2 85 km 0
May 12, 2022 EF2 80 km 0
May 12, 2022 EF2 67 km 0
May 12, 2022 EF2 72 km 0
Aug 14, 2020 EF2 83 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: LOUISBURGRADE (6,487 ac, 2004).

Year Name Acres Distance
2004 LOUISBURGRADE 6,487 43 km
2003 CHIPPEWA PRAIRIE 2,067 63 km
2004 FISH FIRE 1,799 38 km
2003 DANIELSON 1,682 69 km
2005 GRAND MEWS 1,245 34 km
2000 PHEASANT OPENER 1,206 88 km
1998 LEE 1,137 33 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,128 88 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,115 33 km
2003 ANDERSON 1,082 37 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,060 88 km
2021 HARTLEBEN WPA 1,002 85 km
1998 ANDREASEN 1,001 37 km
1992 SPRING LK 1,001 44 km
1990 ANDERSON 988 34 km
2007 ANDERSON 797 37 km
2006 ANDERSON 764 34 km
1986 ANDERSON 746 37 km
2000 FISH 720 36 km
2010 WALDEN 717 85 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 12°F (-11°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 17°F (-9°C) 0.8 in
March 29°F (-1°C) 1.2 in
April 44°F (6°C) 2.5 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.9 in
June 68°F (20°C) 3.7 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 2.7 in
September 62°F (17°C) 2.3 in
October 47°F (8°C) 2.4 in
November 32°F (-0°C) 0.9 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 0.8 in Driest

Corona has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 12°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and December the driest (0.8").

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