Maverick Junction, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Fall River County County
5.0
/5.0
A+
Excellent
21
Population
55/sq mi density
49°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Maverick Junction experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.6 inches. The area receives 32.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 48.6°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,266 ft (995 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 55/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.4087°N, 103.3959°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Fall River County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rapid City Regional (RAP) 47 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 30.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 92.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 74.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.5 in |
Maverick Junction has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 27°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.3") and January the driest (0.4").