Nunda, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Lake County County

1.8 /5.0

D Poor

43 Population 43/sq mi density

$113,500 Home Value $483,817 Zillow

46°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr

142 Violent Crime/100K 1,332 property/100K

Overall

1.8 / 5.0

Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

142 violent crimes/100K

C+

Education

2.6 / 5.0

20.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Nunda experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.8 inches. The area receives 38.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	45.9°F
	15% below US avg
January Average	16°F (-9°C)
July Average	72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,748 ft (533 m)
Area	1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density	43/sq mi
Coordinates	44.1599°N, 97.0194°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Lake County County
Nearest Airport	Brookings Regional (BKX) 14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.8"

30% below US avg

Snowfall 38.1"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.86"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median	35.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	32.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability	25.9 / 100
Community Resilience	74.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Very Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

4 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	123 km
Jul 26, 2002	0 km WSW of Huron, South Dakota	M3.1	98 km
Jan 4, 2021	5 km N of Tyndall, South Dakota	M3.1	142 km
Jan 16, 2022	9 km NE of Plankinton, South Dakota	M2.5	119 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

543 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 8 fatalities, 296 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Jun 16, 1992	EF5	89 km	1
Jun 24, 2003	EF4	61 km	0
May 30, 1998	EF4	70 km	6
Jun 7, 1993	EF4	50 km	0
Jun 7, 1993	EF4	38 km	0
Jun 16, 1992	EF4	92 km	0
Jul 7, 1955	EF4	74 km	1
May 30, 2022	EF3	72 km	0
Jun 24, 2003	EF3	84 km	0
Jun 7, 1993	EF3	45 km	0
Jun 7, 1993	EF3	18 km	0
Jun 7, 1993	EF3	31 km	0
May 7, 1993	EF3	66 km	0
Jun 16, 1992	EF3	42 km	0
Jun 16, 1992	EF3	96 km	0
Jun 16, 1992	EF3	24 km	0
Apr 20, 1985	EF3	79 km	0
May 12, 1984	EF3	98 km	0
Jul 18, 1983	EF3	83 km	0
Aug 3, 1981	EF3	98 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	16°F (-9°C)	0.5 in	Coldest, Driest
February	19°F (-7°C)	0.7 in
March	31°F (-0°C)	1.7 in
April	45°F (7°C)	2.4 in
May	58°F (14°C)	3.0 in
June	68°F (20°C)	3.9 in	Wettest
July	72°F (22°C)	3.1 in	Warmest
August	70°F (21°C)	2.9 in
September	60°F (16°C)	2.4 in
October	48°F (9°C)	1.8 in
November	31°F (-1°C)	1.0 in
December	18°F (-8°C)	0.7 in

Nunda has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 16°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (0.5").

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