Swift Bird, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Dewey County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
183
Population
373/sq mi density
44°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Swift Bird has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.2 inches. The area receives 38.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-9°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 44.3°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,833 ft (559 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 373/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.0601°N, 100.3545°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Dewey County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pierre Regional (PIR) 47 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 78.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 98.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 6.9 / 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 High |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.4 in |
Swift Bird has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 15°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and January the driest (0.3").