Winfred, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · McCook County County

1.6 /5.0

D Poor

29 Population 29/sq mi density

44°F Avg Temperature 291 sunny days/yr

142 Violent Crime/100K 1,332 property/100K

Overall

1.6 / 5.0

Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

142 violent crimes/100K

Education

2.1 / 5.0

13.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Winfred has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	44.1°F
	18% below US avg
January Average	14°F (-10°C)
July Average	71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,717 ft (523 m)
Area	1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density	29/sq mi
Coordinates	43.9988°N, 97.3616°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	McCook County County
Nearest Airport	Brookings Regional (BKX) 34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.0"

32% below US avg

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.74"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.55"

Air Quality

AQI Median	35.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	43.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	83.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Very Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 6, 2024.

Oct 25, 1990	8 km N of Plankinton, South Dakota	M3.6	92 km
Jul 26, 2002	0 km WSW of Huron, South Dakota	M3.1	79 km
Jan 4, 2021	5 km N of Tyndall, South Dakota	M3.1	114 km
Feb 7, 2014	11 km NE of Bijou Hills, South Dakota	M3.0	144 km
Jan 16, 2022	9 km NE of Plankinton, South Dakota	M2.5	87 km
Mar 6, 2024	6 km SSE of Santee, Nebraska	M2.5	139 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

554 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 7 fatalities, 249 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Jun 18, 2014	EF4	83 km	0
Jun 24, 2003	EF4	45 km	0
May 30, 1998	EF4	38 km	6
Jun 7, 1993	EF4	47 km	0
Jun 7, 1993	EF4	15 km	0
Jun 7, 1965	EF4	93 km	1
May 30, 2022	EF3	98 km	0
May 5, 2007	EF3	92 km	0
Jun 24, 2003	EF3	78 km	0
Jun 24, 2003	EF3	67 km	0
Jun 7, 1993	EF3	31 km	0
Jun 7, 1993	EF3	23 km	0
Jun 7, 1993	EF3	34 km	0
May 7, 1993	EF3	45 km	0
Jun 16, 1992	EF3	42 km	0
Jun 16, 1992	EF3	16 km	0
Aug 3, 1981	EF3	82 km	0
Jun 15, 1970	EF3	37 km	0
Jun 20, 1968	EF3	61 km	0
May 24, 1965	EF3	57 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: TAHOHPI WUI RX (1,166 ac, 2009).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2009	TAHOHPI WUI RX	1,166	93 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	14°F (-10°C)	0.6 in	Coldest, Driest
February	20°F (-6°C)	0.7 in
March	32°F (0°C)	1.7 in
April	46°F (8°C)	2.5 in
May	59°F (15°C)	3.1 in
June	68°F (20°C)	3.7 in	Wettest
July	71°F (22°C)	3.1 in	Warmest
August	71°F (22°C)	2.8 in
September	61°F (16°C)	2.4 in
October	48°F (9°C)	1.9 in
November	31°F (-0°C)	1.2 in
December	18°F (-8°C)	0.6 in

Winfred has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 14°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.6").

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