New Elm Spring Colony, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Hutchinson County County

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
40 Population 80/sq mi density
45°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
100.0% bachelor's degree or higher
New Elm Spring Colony has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.3 inches. The area receives 36.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average45.0°F
17% below US avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation1,309 ft (399 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density80/sq mi
Coordinates43.4892°N, 97.8284°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHutchinson County County
Nearest AirportMitchell Municipal (MHE)
22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.3"
33% below US avg
Snowfall 36.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.97"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.47"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score47.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability17.0 / 100
Community Resilience93.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

12 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 M4.3 118 km
Jun 4, 2021 10 km NE of Anoka, Nebraska M3.7 91 km
Oct 25, 1990 8 km N of Plankinton, South Dakota M3.6 62 km
Feb 6, 1996 1 km N of Wausa, Nebraska M3.6 111 km
Jun 4, 2021 9 km ENE of Anoka, Nebraska M3.1 91 km
Jul 26, 2002 0 km WSW of Huron, South Dakota M3.1 102 km
Jan 4, 2021 5 km N of Tyndall, South Dakota M3.1 50 km
Feb 7, 2014 11 km NE of Bijou Hills, South Dakota M3.0 101 km
Jul 3, 1995 9 km SSW of Fort Thompson, South Dakota M2.8 146 km
Apr 27, 2025 9 km NE of Burke, South Dakota M2.5 116 km
Jan 16, 2022 9 km NE of Plankinton, South Dakota M2.5 55 km
Mar 6, 2024 6 km SSE of Santee, Nebraska M2.5 78 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

564 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 11 fatalities, 353 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 18, 2014 EF4 76 km 0
Jun 24, 2003 EF4 88 km 0
May 30, 1998 EF4 31 km 6
Jun 7, 1993 EF4 62 km 0
Jun 7, 1993 EF4 78 km 0
Jun 7, 1965 EF4 60 km 1
May 5, 2007 EF3 52 km 0
Jun 24, 2003 EF3 70 km 0
Jun 24, 2003 EF3 99 km 0
Jun 7, 1993 EF3 56 km 0
Jun 7, 1993 EF3 89 km 0
Jun 7, 1993 EF3 82 km 0
May 7, 1993 EF3 44 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 70 km 0
Aug 3, 1981 EF3 60 km 0
Jun 20, 1968 EF3 25 km 0
Jun 26, 1965 EF3 58 km 0
Jun 21, 1965 EF3 60 km 0
May 24, 1965 EF3 27 km 0
Jun 5, 1962 EF3 69 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 95 km
2012 SIX PACK 1,649 78 km
2023 SDLDR-HFR-FY23-RX-BROKEN ARROW UNITS B-C-D-E-G-H-I 1,185 71 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 20°F (-7°C) 0.7 in
March 32°F (0°C) 1.1 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.9 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.6 in
June 67°F (20°C) 4.0 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.0 in
September 62°F (17°C) 2.8 in
October 47°F (9°C) 2.0 in
November 32°F (0°C) 0.9 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 0.6 in

New Elm Spring Colony has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 16°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (0.5").

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