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Weather & Climate in Camp Crook, SD
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Camp Crook experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 73°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 15.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 50.5 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35. The city sits at an elevation of 3,123 feet.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 46.4°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 311 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,123 ft (952 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 250/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.5501°N, 103.9749°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Harding County County |
| Nearest Airport | Dickinson/Theodore Roosevelt Regional (DIK) 103 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 1.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 45.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.
| Sep 25, 2009 | 15 km E of Alzada, Montana | M4.2 | 62 km | 5 km |
| Nov 3, 1999 | 8 km NNW of Broadus, Montana | M3.5 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 1993 | 4 km NNW of Central City, South Dakota | M2.7 | 129 km | 5 km |
| Jul 29, 2013 | 18 km SE of Ekalaka, Montana | M2.6 | 40 km | 8 km |
| Nov 5, 1991 | 1 km ESE of Lead, South Dakota | M2.5 | 135 km | 0 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
73 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 8 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jul 7, 1969 | EF4 | 35 km | 1.8 mi | 0 |
| Jun 28, 2018 | EF3 | 17 km | 3.6 mi | 0 |
| Jun 11, 2016 | EF3 | 87 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 17, 2014 | EF3 | 18 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 18, 1963 | EF3 | 76 km | 2.3 mi | 0 |
| Jul 19, 1952 | EF3 | 94 km | 55.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 28, 2018 | EF2 | 21 km | 6.6 mi | 0 |
| Jun 28, 2018 | EF2 | 15 km | 2.3 mi | 0 |
| Jun 28, 2018 | EF2 | 17 km | 7.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 14, 1977 | EF2 | 78 km | 8.2 mi | 0 |
| Jul 19, 2019 | EF1 | 37 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 30, 2015 | EF1 | 64 km | 3.9 mi | 0 |
| Jul 18, 2011 | EF1 | 55 km | 9.8 mi | 0 |
| Jun 12, 2011 | EF1 | 51 km | 5.2 mi | 0 |
| Jun 20, 1999 | EF1 | 38 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| May 7, 1996 | EF1 | 92 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 8, 1991 | EF1 | 96 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 1990 | EF1 | 96 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| May 11, 1986 | EF1 | 83 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Jun 20, 1984 | EF1 | 65 km | 2.5 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: KRAFT SPRINGS (66,292 acres, 2002).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2002 | KRAFT SPRINGS | 66,292 | 19 km |
| 1996 | POWDERVILLE | 55,024 | 98 km |
| 1988 | BREWER | 48,282 | 18 km |
| 2015 | SHEEP DRAW | 13,837 | 21 km |
| 2000 | CEDAR BUTTE | 9,154 | 35 km |
| 1999 | JOHNSTONE | 8,817 | 69 km |
| 1991 | MEDICINE ROCK | 8,565 | 72 km |
| 2024 | TRAVIN | 7,917 | 28 km |
| 1990 | RIDGE | 7,556 | 88 km |
| 2000 | CAMP CROOK COMPLEX | 6,927 | 8 km |
| 2012 | DUGAN | 6,688 | 53 km |
| 1999 | MILL IRON | 6,494 | 27 km |
| 2000 | TOOKE | 6,128 | 84 km |
| 1988 | SHORT PINES | 5,516 | 18 km |
| 1996 | SPRING CREEK | 4,825 | 87 km |
| 2004 | BASIN DRAW | 4,655 | 100 km |
| 2000 | SIX MILE | 4,331 | 83 km |
| 1988 | MCDOWELLE | 4,096 | 63 km |
| 2000 | LICKINY | 3,802 | 92 km |
| 1999 | POWDER RIVER COMPLEX | 3,747 | 92 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 47°F (9°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
Camp Crook has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 22°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.0") and January the driest (0.3").