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Whitehorse, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Dewey County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
127
Population
46/sq mi density
$63,214
Median Income
$13,419 per capita
$603
Median Rent
13.4% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
311 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$63,214 median income, 28.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Whitehorse 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. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.4 inches. The area receives 41.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 45.3°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 311 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,705 ft (520 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (7.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 46/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.2746°N, 100.9012°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Dewey County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pierre Regional (PIR) 69 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 22°F (-5°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.5 in |
Whitehorse has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 17°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.1") and January the driest (0.3").