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Weather & Climate in Andover, SD
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Andover has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 276 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 24.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35. The city sits at an elevation of 1,481 feet.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-11°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 44.2°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,481 ft (451 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 133/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.4102°N, 97.9037°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Day County County |
| Nearest Airport | Aberdeen Regional (ABR) 25 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 27.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 74.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 84.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very 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: M4.1.
| Jun 5, 1993 | 11 km N of Johnson, Minnesota | M4.1 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Oct 20, 1995 | 8 km SSE of New Effington, South Dakota | M3.7 | 91 km | 5 km |
| Jul 26, 2002 | 0 km WSW of Huron, South Dakota | M3.1 | 119 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
391 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 5 fatalities, 43 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 23, 2002 | EF4 | 51 km | 9.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 23, 2002 | EF3 | 66 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| May 31, 1996 | EF3 | 46 km | 32.0 mi | 0 |
| May 12, 1984 | EF3 | 61 km | 27.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 18, 1983 | EF3 | 81 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 1, 1973 | EF3 | 97 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 1, 1973 | EF3 | 70 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 1, 1973 | EF3 | 50 km | 0.3 mi | 1 |
| Jun 25, 1969 | EF3 | 15 km | 1.5 mi | 0 |
| May 20, 1965 | EF3 | 72 km | 3.8 mi | 0 |
| Jun 21, 1961 | EF3 | 26 km | 156.3 mi | 1 |
| Jul 4, 2020 | EF2 | 75 km | 2.7 mi | 0 |
| Jul 10, 2011 | EF2 | 78 km | 26.0 mi | 0 |
| May 22, 2010 | EF2 | 60 km | 1.3 mi | 0 |
| May 22, 2010 | EF2 | 88 km | 18.6 mi | 0 |
| Jun 29, 2005 | EF2 | 64 km | 8.0 mi | 0 |
| Sep 23, 2004 | EF2 | 97 km | 2.2 mi | 0 |
| Jul 27, 1999 | EF2 | 79 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 17, 1996 | EF2 | 9 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 7, 1993 | EF2 | 89 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
7 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: DANIELSON (1,682 acres, 2003).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2003 | DANIELSON | 1,682 | 79 km |
| 2004 | TACOMA PARK PLACE | 1,336 | 31 km |
| 2016 | SLR 2016 RX MICHELL | 1,242 | 58 km |
| 2000 | PHEASANT OPENER | 1,206 | 10 km |
| 1992 | SPRING LK | 1,001 | 46 km |
| 2006 | MOSQUITO RANCH | 656 | 95 km |
| 1997 | ROBIN HOOD | 542 | 96 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
Andover has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 13°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and December the driest (0.4").