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Java, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Potter County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
99
Population
202/sq mi density
$46,250
Median Income
$37,979 per capita
$57,500
Home Value
$122,187 Zillow
42°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$46,250 median income, 7.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$57,500 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Java has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.3 inches. The area receives 44.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
11°F Jan (-12°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 41.8°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,078 ft (633 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 202/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.5038°N, 99.8839°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Potter County County |
| Nearest Airport | Aberdeen Regional (ABR) 71 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 10.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 24.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 59.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 2.4 in | |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.4 in |
Java has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 11°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 17.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and January the driest (0.3").