Wessington, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Beadle County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
192
Population
505/sq mi density
$65,250
Median Income
$31,415 per capita
$95,000
Home Value
$172,569 Zillow
$538
Median Rent
33.8% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$65,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$95,000 home value, $538/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Wessington has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.3 inches. The area receives 43.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-9°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 45.2°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,414 ft (431 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 505/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.4551°N, 98.6968°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Beadle County County |
| Nearest Airport | Huron Regional (HON) 24 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 47.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 26.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 51.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-9°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.6 in |
Wessington has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 17°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (0.4").