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Oak Lane Colony, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Hutchinson County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
37
Population
65/sq mi density
45°F
Avg Temperature
291 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Oak Lane 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. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.3 inches. The area receives 36.3 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 | 45.0°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,304 ft (397 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 65/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.5099°N, 97.7412°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Hutchinson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mitchell Municipal (MHE) 24 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 47.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 17.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 93.5 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.0 in | |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.5 in |
Oak Lane Colony has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 16°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 23.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (0.4").