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Tolstoy, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Potter County County
4.7
/5.0
A+
Excellent
67
Population
372/sq mi density
$86,875
Median Income
$55,606 per capita
44°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$86,875 median income, 0.0% unemployment
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Education
4.6 / 5.0
45.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Tolstoy 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. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.2 inches. The area receives 38.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,938 ft (591 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 372/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.2081°N, 99.6140°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Potter County County |
| Nearest Airport | Aberdeen Regional (ABR) 60 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 10.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 24.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 59.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.4 in |
Tolstoy has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 15°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (0.4").