Prairie City, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Perkins County County
5.0
/5.0
A+
Excellent
18
Population
13/sq mi density
41°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Prairie City has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.9 inches. The area receives 39.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 41.1°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,853 ft (870 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.5361°N, 102.8171°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Perkins County County |
| Nearest Airport | Dickinson/Theodore Roosevelt Regional (DIK) 87 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 2.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 13.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 29°F (-1°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 56°F (14°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 42°F (5°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.3 in |
Prairie City has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 16°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (0.2").