Weather & Climate in Dupree, SD

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

Dupree experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 75°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 18.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 40.7 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 2,369 feet.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	47.8°F
	11% below US avg
January Average	21°F (-6°C)
July Average	75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	311 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,369 ft (722 m)
Area	0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density	1,238/sq mi
Coordinates	45.0495°N, 101.6013°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Corson County County
Nearest Airport	Pierre Regional (PIR) 79 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.9"

50% below US avg

Snowfall 40.7"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.23"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median	35.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	38.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability	91.2 / 100
Community Resilience	2.9 / 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 Low
Drought	Very Low
Cold Wave	Relatively High
Landslide	Very Low

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

Earthquake History

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

May 30, 2024	38 km NNW of Pierre, South Dakota	M3.7	93 km	15 km
Aug 9, 2011	2 km S of Fort Pierre, South Dakota	M3.3	126 km	5 km
Feb 7, 2007	11 km WSW of Wasta, South Dakota	M3.1	137 km	5 km
Aug 15, 2017	8 km E of Agar, South Dakota	M3.0	131 km	5 km
Jun 8, 2025	19 km NW of Wasta, South Dakota	M2.6	123 km	5 km
Jun 16, 2021	15 km N of Quinn, South Dakota	M2.6	110 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

147 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 15 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 21, 1983	EF3	40 km	6.0 mi	0
Jun 2, 2024	EF2	63 km	4.1 mi	0
Jun 16, 2010	EF2	2 km	1.4 mi	0
Jun 16, 2010	EF2	21 km	0.4 mi	0
May 24, 2010	EF2	62 km	8.2 mi	0
May 24, 2010	EF2	45 km	22.9 mi	0
May 24, 2010	EF2	71 km	22.3 mi	0
Jul 18, 1986	EF2	72 km	10.5 mi	0
May 19, 1974	EF2	90 km	2.7 mi	0
May 19, 1974	EF2	90 km	5.6 mi	0
May 25, 1972	EF2	93 km	2.0 mi	0
May 21, 1972	EF2	87 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 12, 1969	EF2	69 km	6.1 mi	0
Jul 7, 1969	EF2	96 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 20, 1968	EF2	93 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 1, 1964	EF2	86 km	0.8 mi	0
Jun 8, 1964	EF2	71 km	3.8 mi	0
Aug 24, 1960	EF2	88 km	13.6 mi	0
Aug 31, 1959	EF2	74 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 19, 1955	EF2	34 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: WHITE OWL (20,022 acres, 2006).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2006	WHITE OWL	20,022	75 km
2002	LAPLANTE	14,777	77 km
1991	UNNAMED	14,487	89 km
1999	FAITH	12,629	46 km
2021	DIVIDE CA	10,635	96 km
2000	GENO H.	10,423	45 km
2006	STONE MAN CHURCH	10,389	78 km
2000	HOUCK RANCH	8,746	70 km
2006	BLACK HORSE CREEK	8,000	70 km
1999	BULLHEAD	5,606	85 km
2006	KELLY	5,071	63 km
2000	JENSEN	4,739	27 km
2000	HAYES	4,627	78 km
2020	BENT RIM	3,665	32 km
2006	B WARD 1	3,325	70 km
2005	LITTLE BEND	2,789	78 km
2000	PASTURE 9 BURN	2,768	76 km
2023	LITTLE BEND RX	2,574	78 km
2001	LEMON BUTTE	2,556	61 km
2006	RED OWL	2,470	92 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	21°F (-6°C)	0.3 in	Driest
February	22°F (-6°C)	0.5 in
March	31°F (-0°C)	1.1 in
April	44°F (7°C)	2.1 in
May	56°F (14°C)	3.1 in
June	66°F (19°C)	3.2 in	Wettest
July	75°F (24°C)	2.2 in	Warmest
August	72°F (22°C)	1.7 in
September	61°F (16°C)	1.3 in
October	48°F (9°C)	1.4 in
November	31°F (-0°C)	0.5 in
December	20°F (-7°C)	0.4 in	Coldest

Dupree has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 20°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and January the driest (0.3").

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