Meckling, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Cedar County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
64 Population 320/sq mi density
49°F Avg Temperature
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Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Meckling experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.0 inches. The area receives 38.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-6°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average48.8°F
10% below US avg
January Average20°F (-6°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation1,153 ft (351 m)
Area13.9 sq mi (36.1 km²)
Population Density320/sq mi
Coordinates42.8401°N, 97.0672°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCedar County County
Nearest AirportSioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (SUX)
46 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.0"
26% below US avg
Snowfall 38.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.30"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.53"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score21.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability16.6 / 100
Community Resilience49.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M2.7 on Feb 5, 2025.

Nov 3, 2002 16 km SSW of Butte, Nebraska M4.3 149 km
Jun 4, 2021 10 km NE of Anoka, Nebraska M3.7 137 km
Feb 6, 1996 1 km N of Wausa, Nebraska M3.6 53 km
Aug 9, 1997 9 km NW of Clarkson, Nebraska M3.4 117 km
Jun 4, 2021 9 km ENE of Anoka, Nebraska M3.1 136 km
Jan 4, 2021 5 km N of Tyndall, South Dakota M3.1 69 km
Feb 5, 2025 8 km SSE of Tilden, Nebraska M2.7 113 km
Jan 16, 2022 9 km NE of Plankinton, South Dakota M2.5 149 km
Mar 6, 2024 6 km SSE of Santee, Nebraska M2.5 61 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

638 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 10 fatalities, 238 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 96 km 1
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 81 km 0
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 99 km 1
Oct 4, 2013 EF4 79 km 0
Oct 4, 2013 EF4 97 km 0
Jun 23, 2003 EF4 43 km 1
Jun 7, 1993 EF4 99 km 0
Jul 28, 1986 EF4 20 km 0
Jul 7, 1977 EF4 82 km 0
May 6, 1975 EF4 82 km 0
Jun 7, 1965 EF4 39 km 1
Jun 23, 1952 EF4 100 km 0
Jun 17, 2014 EF3 37 km 0
Oct 4, 2013 EF3 81 km 0
Jul 5, 1994 EF3 85 km 0
May 7, 1993 EF3 87 km 0
Aug 3, 1981 EF3 49 km 0
May 8, 1979 EF3 85 km 0
Jul 5, 1978 EF3 62 km 0
May 6, 1975 EF3 97 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SIX PACK (1,649 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 SIX PACK 1,649 66 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-6°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 25°F (-4°C) 0.7 in
March 37°F (3°C) 1.4 in
April 49°F (9°C) 3.1 in
May 60°F (16°C) 4.0 in
June 71°F (22°C) 4.3 in Wettest
July 74°F (24°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 2.9 in
September 65°F (18°C) 3.1 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in
November 37°F (3°C) 1.3 in
December 24°F (-4°C) 0.8 in

Meckling has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 20°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (0.5").

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