Dante, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Charles Mix County County
4.5
/5.0
A+
Excellent
130
Population
260/sq mi density
$110,417
Median Income
$30,936 per capita
$141,700
Home Value
$197,284 Zillow
50°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$110,417 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$141,700 home value, /mo rent
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Dante 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 36.6 inches of snow annually.
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) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,396 ft (426 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 260/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.0400°N, 98.1855°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Charles Mix County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mitchell Municipal (MHE) 51 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 48.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 61.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 51.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
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 |
Dante 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").