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Glendale Colony, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Spink County County

1.5 /5.0
D Poor
177 Population 369/sq mi density
44°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
386 Violent Crime/100K 2,427 property/100K
D
Overall
1.5 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
386 violent crimes/100K (1% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Glendale Colony has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-11°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average44.0°F
19% below US avg
January Average13°F (-11°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,293 ft (394 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density369/sq mi
Coordinates44.7980°N, 98.2869°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySpink County County
Nearest AirportHuron Regional (HON)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.8"
40% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.27"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score17.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience61.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.5 on Jan 16, 2022.

Oct 25, 1990 8 km N of Plankinton, South Dakota M3.6 113 km
Jul 26, 2002 0 km WSW of Huron, South Dakota M3.1 49 km
Aug 15, 2017 8 km E of Agar, South Dakota M3.0 132 km
Feb 7, 2014 11 km NE of Bijou Hills, South Dakota M3.0 147 km
Jul 3, 1995 9 km SSW of Fort Thompson, South Dakota M2.8 131 km
Jan 16, 2022 9 km NE of Plankinton, South Dakota M2.5 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

419 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 5 fatalities, 74 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 18, 2014 EF4 85 km 0
Jun 24, 2003 EF4 71 km 0
Jun 23, 2002 EF4 99 km 0
Aug 24, 2006 EF3 57 km 0
Jun 24, 2003 EF3 89 km 0
Jun 24, 2003 EF3 52 km 0
May 31, 1996 EF3 76 km 0
Jun 7, 1993 EF3 31 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 100 km 0
May 12, 1984 EF3 45 km 0
Jul 18, 1983 EF3 89 km 0
Jul 1, 1973 EF3 53 km 1
Jul 3, 1971 EF3 95 km 0
Jun 25, 1969 EF3 74 km 0
Jun 21, 1961 EF3 75 km 1
Jun 9, 1957 EF3 71 km 0
May 12, 2022 EF2 100 km 0
Aug 30, 2020 EF2 56 km 1
Jun 18, 2014 EF2 84 km 0
Jun 18, 2014 EF2 98 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: GANN VALLEY (2,534 ac, 2000).

Year Name Acres Distance
2000 GANN VALLEY 2,534 84 km
2004 TACOMA PARK PLACE 1,336 81 km
2000 PHEASANT OPENER 1,206 66 km
2005 N HYDE 1,204 92 km
2009 TAHOHPI WUI RX 1,166 47 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 13°F (-11°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 20°F (-7°C) 0.6 in
March 31°F (-0°C) 1.3 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.1 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.9 in
June 68°F (20°C) 3.3 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 2.2 in
September 61°F (16°C) 1.7 in
October 48°F (9°C) 1.4 in
November 30°F (-1°C) 0.7 in
December 17°F (-8°C) 0.4 in

Glendale Colony has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 13°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.3") and January the driest (0.4").

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