All Countries
Weather & Climate in Belvidere, SD
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Belvidere experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 291 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 20.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 40.0 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 2,334 feet.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 48.9°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,334 ft (711 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 147/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.8322°N, 101.2711°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Jackson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pierre Regional (PIR) 62 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 10.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 99.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 0.4 / 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 Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
16 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.0.
| Jan 28, 1990 | 8 km N of Manderson-White Horse Creek, South Dakota | M4.0 | 115 km | 5 km |
| May 25, 2003 | 10 km SSW of Martin, South Dakota | M4.0 | 93 km | 5 km |
| May 30, 2024 | 38 km NNW of Pierre, South Dakota | M3.7 | 111 km | 15 km |
| Jun 18, 2015 | 15 km SSE of Valentine, Nebraska | M3.3 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Aug 9, 2011 | 2 km S of Fort Pierre, South Dakota | M3.3 | 90 km | 5 km |
| Mar 2, 1990 | 7 km N of Manderson-White Horse Creek, South Dakota | M3.2 | 115 km | 5 km |
| Aug 5, 2022 | 4 km ENE of Draper, South Dakota | M3.2 | 64 km | 9 km |
| Feb 7, 2007 | 11 km WSW of Wasta, South Dakota | M3.1 | 107 km | 5 km |
| Feb 20, 1993 | 21 km WSW of Cody, Nebraska | M3.1 | 113 km | 5 km |
| Jul 12, 1998 | 7 km E of Corn Creek, South Dakota | M3.1 | 34 km | 5 km |
| Jan 16, 2012 | 25 km E of Buffalo Gap, South Dakota | M3.0 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Apr 4, 2024 | 19 km SW of Interior, South Dakota | M2.8 | 76 km | 9 km |
| Jul 3, 1995 | 9 km SSW of Fort Thompson, South Dakota | M2.8 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 19 km NW of Wasta, South Dakota | M2.6 | 114 km | 5 km |
| Jun 16, 2021 | 15 km N of Quinn, South Dakota | M2.6 | 74 km | 5 km |
| Jul 7, 2024 | 11 km NNW of Merriman, Nebraska | M2.6 | 98 km | 11 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
200 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 19 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jul 23, 1973 | EF3 | 93 km | 2.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 6, 1963 | EF3 | 95 km | 24.4 mi | 0 |
| Aug 6, 1956 | EF3 | 86 km | 28.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 12, 2022 | EF2 | 37 km | 3.9 mi | 0 |
| Jun 12, 2022 | EF2 | 27 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 3, 2003 | EF2 | 73 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 7, 1994 | EF2 | 100 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 12, 1993 | EF2 | 96 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 15, 1992 | EF2 | 39 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 29, 1982 | EF2 | 92 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Sep 7, 1979 | EF2 | 81 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 2, 1974 | EF2 | 83 km | 18.5 mi | 0 |
| May 19, 1974 | EF2 | 61 km | 5.6 mi | 0 |
| May 19, 1974 | EF2 | 49 km | 2.7 mi | 0 |
| Jul 8, 1973 | EF2 | 74 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 15, 1971 | EF2 | 78 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 4, 1971 | EF2 | 74 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 4, 1971 | EF2 | 77 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 4, 1971 | EF2 | 62 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 20, 1968 | EF2 | 92 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: COTTONWOOD CA (41,775 acres, 2016).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2016 | COTTONWOOD CA | 41,775 | 48 km |
| 2012 | LONGHORN COMPLEX | 41,443 | 75 km |
| 1985 | YELLOWBEAR | 19,212 | 89 km |
| 1988 | LIGHTNING | 18,426 | 70 km |
| 2024 | POWER DAM ROAD | 15,047 | 41 km |
| 2012 | CROOKSTON | 14,962 | 100 km |
| 2011 | OKREEK | 11,115 | 85 km |
| 2000 | DECKER | 10,883 | 94 km |
| 2000 | GENO H. | 10,423 | 93 km |
| 1987 | BIG FIRE | 9,107 | 67 km |
| 2000 | HOUCK RANCH | 8,746 | 91 km |
| 2021 | DRY CREEK CA | 8,123 | 33 km |
| 2006 | RED WATER | 5,407 | 78 km |
| 2017 | WANBLEE TIMBER | 4,982 | 32 km |
| 2003 | PAPA | 4,746 | 76 km |
| 1991 | YELLOWROBE | 4,679 | 64 km |
| 2000 | HAYES | 4,627 | 72 km |
| 2012 | TOWER | 4,599 | 43 km |
| 1985 | GAME RANGE | 4,059 | 75 km |
| 1999 | BIG BUFFALO CREEK | 3,981 | 58 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.4 in |
Belvidere has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 24°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and January the driest (0.3").