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Weather & Climate in Akaska, SD

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Akaska has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 19.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 33.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35. The city sits at an elevation of 1,769 feet.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average43.7°F
19% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days311 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,769 ft (539 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density130/sq mi
Coordinates45.3310°N, 100.1209°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWalworth County County
Nearest AirportPierre Regional (PIR)
66 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.2"
49% below US avg
Snowfall 33.4"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.03"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score39.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability66.0 / 100
Community Resilience82.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.7.

May 30, 2024 38 km NNW of Pierre, South Dakota M3.7 79 km 15 km
Aug 9, 2011 2 km S of Fort Pierre, South Dakota M3.3 113 km 5 km
Aug 15, 2017 8 km E of Agar, South Dakota M3.0 56 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

244 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 2 fatalities, 17 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
May 22, 2010 EF4 32 km 5.7 mi 0
Aug 24, 2006 EF3 51 km 14.0 mi 0
Jun 21, 1983 EF3 67 km 6.0 mi 0
Jun 20, 1968 EF3 23 km 8.8 mi 0
Jun 20, 1968 EF3 20 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 31, 1966 EF3 90 km 26.4 mi 2
Jun 9, 1957 EF3 85 km 1.0 mi 0
Aug 28, 2024 EF2 40 km 5.4 mi 0
Jun 16, 2010 EF2 99 km 0.4 mi 0
May 22, 2010 EF2 90 km 18.6 mi 0
Jul 18, 2001 EF2 36 km 1.0 mi 0
Sep 2, 1983 EF2 96 km 0.2 mi 0
Sep 2, 1983 EF2 84 km 0.2 mi 0
Jun 22, 1983 EF2 67 km 0.2 mi 0
Oct 1, 1971 EF2 68 km 0.5 mi 0
Jul 18, 1970 EF2 29 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 14, 1970 EF2 38 km 2.5 mi 0
Jul 7, 1969 EF2 86 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 26, 1966 EF2 88 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 13, 1965 EF2 61 km 4.1 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: LAPLANTE (14,777 acres, 2002).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2002 LAPLANTE 14,777 44 km
1991 UNNAMED 14,487 50 km
2006 STONE MAN CHURCH 10,389 99 km
2000 TRIBLE 9,718 68 km
1999 BULLHEAD 5,606 87 km
2006 B WARD 1 3,325 91 km
2022 ROHRBACH 2,887 51 km
2005 LITTLE BEND 2,789 74 km
2006 1804 2,778 29 km
2011 MOUND CITY 2,755 49 km
2023 LITTLE BEND RX 2,574 74 km
2012 CORNSTALK 2,561 89 km
2006 FOUR BEAR 2,179 33 km
2000 FTMANUEL 2,124 68 km
2024 STATELINE 2,123 87 km
2003 24 2,119 91 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,869 92 km
2003 JOEL BERTSCH 2 1,460 82 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,438 43 km
2004 ALLEN STUECKLE 1,330 69 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 20°F (-7°C) 0.4 in
March 31°F (-1°C) 1.2 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.1 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.6 in
June 66°F (19°C) 3.0 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 2.1 in
September 60°F (16°C) 1.3 in
October 47°F (8°C) 1.1 in
November 30°F (-1°C) 0.6 in
December 17°F (-8°C) 0.5 in

Akaska has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 14°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.0") and January the driest (0.4").

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