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Weather & Climate in Crocker, SD

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

Crocker has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 71°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 26.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 42.8 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 1,825 feet.

Temperature

11°F Jan (-11°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average42.7°F
21% below US avg
January Average11°F (-11°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,825 ft (556 m)
Area3.9 sq mi (10.2 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates45.1141°N, 97.7708°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyDay County County
Nearest AirportWatertown Regional (ATY)
33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.1"
31% below US avg
Snowfall 42.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.54"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score27.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability74.7 / 100
Community Resilience84.5 / 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 M4.1 131 km 10 km
Oct 20, 1995 8 km SSE of New Effington, South Dakota M3.7 103 km 5 km
Jul 26, 2002 0 km WSW of Huron, South Dakota M3.1 91 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

434 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 5 fatalities, 70 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 24, 2003 EF4 93 km 10.0 mi 0
Jun 23, 2002 EF4 81 km 9.0 mi 0
May 30, 2022 EF3 82 km 13.3 mi 0
Jun 24, 2003 EF3 85 km 3.5 mi 0
Jun 23, 2002 EF3 95 km 10.0 mi 0
May 31, 1996 EF3 68 km 32.0 mi 0
May 17, 1996 EF3 94 km 18.0 mi 0
Jun 7, 1993 EF3 85 km 5.0 mi 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 97 km 4.0 mi 0
May 12, 1984 EF3 26 km 27.0 mi 0
Jul 18, 1983 EF3 53 km 0.5 mi 0
Jul 1, 1973 EF3 59 km 0.3 mi 1
Jun 25, 1969 EF3 45 km 1.5 mi 0
Jun 21, 1961 EF3 53 km 156.3 mi 1
May 30, 2022 EF2 89 km 12.4 mi 0
May 12, 2022 EF2 95 km 0.4 mi 0
May 12, 2022 EF2 73 km 2.0 mi 0
May 22, 2010 EF2 93 km 1.3 mi 0
Aug 24, 2006 EF2 94 km 7.0 mi 0
Jun 29, 2005 EF2 94 km 8.0 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 99 km
2004 TACOMA PARK PLACE 1,336 60 km
2016 SLR 2016 RX MICHELL 1,242 93 km
2000 PHEASANT OPENER 1,206 25 km
2009 TAHOHPI WUI RX 1,166 95 km
1992 SPRING LK 1,001 50 km
2006 MOSQUITO RANCH 656 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 11°F (-11°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 17°F (-8°C) 0.6 in
March 29°F (-1°C) 1.1 in
April 44°F (7°C) 1.9 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in
June 66°F (19°C) 3.5 in Wettest
July 71°F (22°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 2.7 in
September 60°F (15°C) 1.9 in
October 47°F (8°C) 1.5 in
November 29°F (-2°C) 0.9 in
December 16°F (-9°C) 0.5 in Driest

Crocker has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 11°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and December the driest (0.5").

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