Nunda, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Lake County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
43 Population 43/sq mi density
$113,500 Home Value $483,817 Zillow
46°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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. Annual precipitation totals 26.8 inches. The area receives 38.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average45.9°F
15% below US avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation1,748 ft (533 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density43/sq mi
Coordinates44.1599°N, 97.0194°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLake County County
Nearest AirportBrookings Regional (BKX)
14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.8"
29% below US avg
Snowfall 38.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.43"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.48"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score32.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability25.9 / 100
Community Resilience74.2 / 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 21°F (-6°C) 0.8 in
March 33°F (0°C) 1.2 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.5 in
May 58°F (15°C) 3.5 in
June 68°F (20°C) 4.4 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.3 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.3 in
October 49°F (9°C) 1.9 in
November 34°F (1°C) 1.2 in
December 21°F (-6°C) 1.0 in

Nunda has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 16°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (0.5").

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