Spring Lake Colony, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Lake County County
38
Population
131/sq mi density
45°F
Avg Temperature
Spring Lake Colony has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.2 inches. The area receives 36.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-10°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 44.7°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,771 ft (540 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 131/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.2350°N, 97.1748°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lake County County |
| Nearest Airport | Brookings Regional (BKX) 18 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-10°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 47°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
Spring Lake Colony has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 15°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and December the driest (0.6").