Turton, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Brown County County

4.5 /5.0
A+ Excellent
43 Population 116/sq mi density
$46,875 Median Income $42,786 per capita
44°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$46,875 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
59.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Turton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.7 inches. The area receives 28.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-10°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average44.2°F
18% below US avg
January Average13°F (-10°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation1,328 ft (405 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density116/sq mi
Coordinates45.0490°N, 98.0974°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBrown County County
Nearest AirportAberdeen Regional (ABR)
32 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.7"
38% below US avg
Snowfall 28.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.24"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median24.0
RatingGood
Good Days %85.7%
Unhealthy Days4

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.1 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score73.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability24.1 / 100
Community Resilience85.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very High
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.5 on Jan 16, 2022.

Oct 20, 1995 8 km SSE of New Effington, South Dakota M3.7 127 km
Oct 25, 1990 8 km N of Plankinton, South Dakota M3.6 143 km
Jul 26, 2002 0 km WSW of Huron, South Dakota M3.1 77 km
Aug 15, 2017 8 km E of Agar, South Dakota M3.0 149 km
Jan 16, 2022 9 km NE of Plankinton, South Dakota M2.5 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

409 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 5 fatalities, 71 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 24, 2003 EF4 89 km 0
Jun 23, 2002 EF4 75 km 0
Aug 24, 2006 EF3 87 km 0
Jun 24, 2003 EF3 76 km 0
Jun 23, 2002 EF3 86 km 0
May 31, 1996 EF3 56 km 0
Jun 7, 1993 EF3 61 km 0
May 12, 1984 EF3 35 km 0
Jul 18, 1983 EF3 75 km 0
Jul 1, 1973 EF3 39 km 1
Jun 25, 1969 EF3 45 km 0
Jun 21, 1961 EF3 48 km 1
Jun 9, 1957 EF3 81 km 0
May 12, 2022 EF2 92 km 0
Aug 30, 2020 EF2 80 km 1
Jul 4, 2020 EF2 88 km 0
May 22, 2010 EF2 92 km 0
May 22, 2010 EF2 90 km 0
Aug 24, 2006 EF2 81 km 0
Aug 24, 2006 EF2 97 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: TACOMA PARK PLACE (1,336 ac, 2004).

Year Name Acres Distance
2004 TACOMA PARK PLACE 1,336 55 km
2016 SLR 2016 RX MICHELL 1,242 94 km
2000 PHEASANT OPENER 1,206 35 km
2009 TAHOHPI WUI RX 1,166 78 km
1992 SPRING LK 1,001 74 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 13°F (-10°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 17°F (-8°C) 0.6 in
March 30°F (-1°C) 1.0 in
April 44°F (7°C) 2.3 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in
June 68°F (20°C) 4.2 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 2.5 in
September 62°F (16°C) 2.4 in
October 47°F (8°C) 2.1 in
November 31°F (-0°C) 0.7 in
December 19°F (-7°C) 0.7 in

Turton has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 13°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (0.6").

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