Weather & Climate in Conde, SD

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

Conde has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 12°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 24.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 28.0 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 1,319 feet.

Temperature

12°F Jan (-11°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	43.6°F
	19% below US avg
January Average	12°F (-11°C)
July Average	72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,319 ft (402 m)
Area	0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density	218/sq mi
Coordinates	45.1573°N, 98.0955°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Brown County County
Nearest Airport	Aberdeen Regional (ABR) 26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.1"

36% below US avg

Snowfall 28.0"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.27"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median	35.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	73.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability	24.1 / 100
Community Resilience	85.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Very High
Lightning	Very Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Very Low
Cold Wave	Relatively High
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

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

Oct 20, 1995	8 km SSE of New Effington, South Dakota	M3.7	119 km	5 km
Jul 26, 2002	0 km WSW of Huron, South Dakota	M3.1	89 km	5 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

409 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 5 fatalities, 56 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 23, 2002	EF4	64 km	9.0 mi	0
Aug 24, 2006	EF3	97 km	24.5 mi	0
Jun 24, 2003	EF3	88 km	3.5 mi	0
Jun 23, 2002	EF3	76 km	10.0 mi	0
May 31, 1996	EF3	46 km	32.0 mi	0
Jun 7, 1993	EF3	70 km	5.0 mi	0
May 12, 1984	EF3	42 km	27.0 mi	0
Jul 18, 1983	EF3	78 km	0.5 mi	0
Jul 1, 1973	EF3	33 km	0.3 mi	1
Jun 25, 1969	EF3	33 km	1.5 mi	0
May 20, 1965	EF3	90 km	3.8 mi	0
Jun 21, 1961	EF3	36 km	156.3 mi	1
Jun 9, 1957	EF3	82 km	1.0 mi	0
May 12, 2022	EF2	97 km	2.0 mi	0
Aug 30, 2020	EF2	86 km	1.6 mi	1
Jul 4, 2020	EF2	79 km	2.7 mi	0
May 22, 2010	EF2	83 km	18.6 mi	0
May 22, 2010	EF2	80 km	1.3 mi	0
Aug 24, 2006	EF2	93 km	7.0 mi	0
Jun 29, 2005	EF2	96 km	8.0 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: TACOMA PARK PLACE (1,336 acres, 2004).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2004	TACOMA PARK PLACE	1,336	43 km
2016	SLR 2016 RX MICHELL	1,242	82 km
2000	PHEASANT OPENER	1,206	25 km
2009	TAHOHPI WUI RX	1,166	90 km
1992	SPRING LK	1,001	68 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	12°F (-11°C)	0.4 in	Coldest, Driest
February	18°F (-8°C)	0.6 in
March	31°F (-1°C)	1.1 in
April	46°F (8°C)	1.9 in
May	58°F (14°C)	2.7 in
June	67°F (20°C)	3.3 in	Wettest
July	72°F (22°C)	2.7 in	Warmest
August	71°F (22°C)	2.4 in
September	61°F (16°C)	1.7 in
October	47°F (9°C)	1.4 in
November	30°F (-1°C)	0.7 in
December	16°F (-9°C)	0.4 in

Conde has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 12°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.3") and January the driest (0.4").

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