Sign In Register

Delmont, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Douglas County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
196 Population 258/sq mi density
$43,542 Median Income $30,708 per capita
$91,300 Home Value $233,084 Zillow
49°F Avg Temperature 291 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$43,542 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$91,300 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Delmont experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.4 inches. The area receives 34.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average48.9°F
9% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,482 ft (452 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density258/sq mi
Coordinates43.2666°N, 98.1592°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyDouglas County County
Nearest AirportMitchell Municipal (MHE)
36 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.4"
33% below US avg
Snowfall 34.4"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.70"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

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 82 km
Jun 4, 2021 10 km NE of Anoka, Nebraska M3.7 55 km
Oct 25, 1990 8 km N of Plankinton, South Dakota M3.6 64 km
Feb 6, 1996 1 km N of Wausa, Nebraska M3.6 98 km
Jun 4, 2021 9 km ENE of Anoka, Nebraska M3.1 55 km
Jul 26, 2002 0 km WSW of Huron, South Dakota M3.1 122 km
Jan 4, 2021 5 km N of Tyndall, South Dakota M3.1 35 km
Feb 7, 2014 11 km NE of Bijou Hills, South Dakota M3.0 82 km
Feb 1, 2006 6 km ENE of Bassett, Nebraska M2.9 129 km
Jul 3, 1995 9 km SSW of Fort Thompson, South Dakota M2.8 135 km
Jan 1, 2020 2 km E of Chambers, Nebraska M2.8 127 km
Mar 20, 2010 9 km NNW of Springview, Nebraska M2.7 140 km
Feb 5, 2025 8 km SSE of Tilden, Nebraska M2.7 146 km
Apr 27, 2025 9 km NE of Burke, South Dakota M2.5 86 km
Jan 16, 2022 9 km NE of Plankinton, South Dakota M2.5 59 km
Mar 6, 2024 6 km SSE of Santee, Nebraska M2.5 60 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

502 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 9 fatalities, 343 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 18, 2014 EF4 88 km 0
May 30, 1998 EF4 66 km 6
Jun 7, 1993 EF4 98 km 0
Jun 7, 1965 EF4 76 km 1
May 29, 1962 EF4 69 km 0
Oct 4, 2013 EF3 95 km 0
May 5, 2007 EF3 51 km 0
Jun 24, 2003 EF3 83 km 0
Jun 9, 2003 EF3 97 km 0
Jun 7, 1993 EF3 92 km 0
May 7, 1993 EF3 79 km 0
Aug 3, 1981 EF3 82 km 0
Jun 20, 1968 EF3 48 km 0
Jun 26, 1965 EF3 43 km 0
Jun 21, 1965 EF3 47 km 0
May 24, 1965 EF3 59 km 0
May 8, 1965 EF3 96 km 0
Jun 5, 1962 EF3 49 km 0
May 21, 1962 EF3 51 km 0
May 21, 1962 EF3 63 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 59 km
2012 SIX PACK 1,649 58 km
2023 SDLDR-HFR-FY23-RX-BROKEN ARROW UNITS B-C-D-E-G-H-I 1,185 51 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 25°F (-4°C) 0.7 in
March 35°F (2°C) 1.7 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.5 in
May 60°F (16°C) 3.4 in
June 70°F (21°C) 3.7 in Wettest
July 75°F (24°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) 1.6 in
November 34°F (1°C) 1.1 in
December 22°F (-6°C) 0.7 in

Delmont has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 21°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.5").

View full weather details →