Winfred, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · McCook County County

2.1 /5.0
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29 Population 29/sq mi density
44°F Avg Temperature
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Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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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. Annual precipitation totals 26.0 inches. The area receives 35.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average44.1°F
18% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation1,717 ft (523 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density29/sq mi
Coordinates43.9988°N, 97.3616°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMcCook County County
Nearest AirportBrookings Regional (BKX)
34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.0"
32% below US avg
Snowfall 35.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.96"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.52"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score43.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience83.6 / 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) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 18°F (-8°C) 0.7 in
March 31°F (-0°C) 1.2 in
April 44°F (6°C) 2.6 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.7 in
June 67°F (19°C) 4.0 in Wettest
July 71°F (22°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.3 in
September 61°F (16°C) 2.9 in
October 47°F (8°C) 2.0 in
November 32°F (-0°C) 1.0 in
December 19°F (-7°C) 0.7 in

Winfred has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 14°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (0.5").

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