Weather & Climate in Hoven, SD

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

Hoven has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 15°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 20.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 38.7 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 1,908 feet.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-9°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	44.3°F
	18% below US avg
January Average	15°F (-9°C)
July Average	72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,908 ft (582 m)
Area	0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density	1,100/sq mi
Coordinates	45.2416°N, 99.7775°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Potter County County
Nearest Airport	Pierre Regional (PIR) 64 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.2"

47% below US avg

Snowfall 38.7"

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.19"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median	35.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	10.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability	24.7 / 100
Community Resilience	59.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

4 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	87 km	15 km
Aug 9, 2011	2 km S of Fort Pierre, South Dakota	M3.3	112 km	5 km
Aug 15, 2017	8 km E of Agar, South Dakota	M3.0	47 km	5 km
Jul 3, 1995	9 km SSW of Fort Thompson, South Dakota	M2.8	140 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

272 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 4 fatalities, 25 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 22, 2010	EF4	23 km	5.7 mi	0
Aug 24, 2006	EF3	48 km	14.0 mi	0
Jun 21, 1983	EF3	85 km	6.0 mi	0
Jul 1, 1973	EF3	100 km	0.3 mi	1
Jun 20, 1968	EF3	47 km	8.8 mi	0
Jun 20, 1968	EF3	35 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 31, 1966	EF3	88 km	26.4 mi	2
Jun 9, 1957	EF3	56 km	1.0 mi	0
Aug 28, 2024	EF2	61 km	5.4 mi	0
Aug 30, 2020	EF2	86 km	1.6 mi	1
Jul 4, 2020	EF2	90 km	2.7 mi	0
May 22, 2010	EF2	69 km	18.6 mi	0
Aug 24, 2006	EF2	98 km	5.0 mi	0
Jul 18, 2001	EF2	9 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 30, 1992	EF2	98 km	0.3 mi	0
Sep 2, 1983	EF2	56 km	0.2 mi	0
Sep 2, 1983	EF2	70 km	0.2 mi	0
Jun 22, 1983	EF2	86 km	0.2 mi	0
Apr 19, 1973	EF2	78 km	4.9 mi	0
Oct 1, 1971	EF2	66 km	0.5 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

15 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: LAPLANTE (14,777 acres, 2002).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2002	LAPLANTE	14,777	69 km
1991	UNNAMED	14,487	79 km
2000	TRIBLE	9,718	92 km
2022	ROHRBACH	2,887	27 km
2005	LITTLE BEND	2,789	86 km
2006	1804	2,778	55 km
2011	MOUND CITY	2,755	66 km
2023	LITTLE BEND RX	2,574	87 km
2006	FOUR BEAR	2,179	49 km
2000	FTMANUEL	2,124	90 km
2003	JOEL BERTSCH 2	1,460	78 km
1991	UNNAMED	1,438	69 km
2004	ALLEN STUECKLE	1,330	70 km
2005	N HYDE	1,204	64 km
2021	FUZZY	1,075	54 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	15°F (-9°C)	0.3 in	Coldest, Driest
February	19°F (-7°C)	0.4 in
March	30°F (-1°C)	1.1 in
April	44°F (7°C)	2.0 in
May	57°F (14°C)	2.6 in
June	66°F (19°C)	3.2 in	Wettest
July	72°F (22°C)	2.4 in	Warmest
August	70°F (21°C)	2.2 in
September	60°F (15°C)	1.4 in
October	47°F (8°C)	1.2 in
November	29°F (-2°C)	0.6 in
December	16°F (-9°C)	0.4 in

Hoven has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 15°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and January the driest (0.3").

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