Weather & Climate in Kyle, SD

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

Kyle experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 291 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 21.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35. The city sits at an elevation of 2,911 feet.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	47.3°F
	12% below US avg
January Average	24°F (-5°C)
July Average	73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,911 ft (887 m)
Area	1.5 sq mi (4.0 km²)
Population Density	1,017/sq mi
Coordinates	43.4248°N, 102.1796°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Oglala Lakota County County
Nearest Airport	Rapid City Regional (RAP) 61 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.6"

43% below US avg

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.11"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.28"

Air Quality

AQI Median	35.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	49.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	99.7 / 100
Community Resilience	0.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

26 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.0.

May 25, 2003	10 km SSW of Martin, South Dakota	M4.0	49 km	5 km
Jan 28, 1990	8 km N of Manderson-White Horse Creek, South Dakota	M4.0	29 km	5 km
Feb 6, 1996	13 km WNW of Hill City, South Dakota	M3.7	139 km	5 km
Oct 18, 2012	28 km NW of Hyannis, Nebraska	M3.6	136 km	5 km
Mar 9, 2025	7 km W of Fairburn, South Dakota	M3.6	95 km	5 km
Dec 12, 2013	10 km WSW of Hermosa, South Dakota	M3.5	102 km	5 km
Mar 26, 2021	10 km E of Edgemont, South Dakota	M3.4	124 km	5 km
Mar 2, 1990	7 km N of Manderson-White Horse Creek, South Dakota	M3.2	29 km	5 km
Aug 5, 2022	4 km ENE of Draper, South Dakota	M3.2	147 km	9 km
Jul 12, 1998	7 km E of Corn Creek, South Dakota	M3.1	87 km	5 km
Feb 20, 1993	21 km WSW of Cody, Nebraska	M3.1	88 km	5 km
Jun 18, 1998	23 km S of Chadron, Nebraska	M3.1	112 km	5 km
Feb 7, 2007	11 km WSW of Wasta, South Dakota	M3.1	75 km	5 km
Jun 29, 2024	22 km ESE of Hill View Heights, Wyoming	M3.0	143 km	10 km
Jan 16, 2012	25 km E of Buffalo Gap, South Dakota	M3.0	66 km	5 km
Jun 16, 2024	7 km NNE of Buffalo Gap, South Dakota	M2.9	88 km	8 km
Jul 17, 2016	15 km NNE of Oelrichs, South Dakota	M2.8	80 km	5 km
Apr 4, 2024	19 km SW of Interior, South Dakota	M2.8	22 km	9 km
Mar 18, 1994	4 km SSW of Hot Springs, South Dakota	M2.8	107 km	5 km
Jan 5, 2004	28 km SSE of Hill View Heights, Wyoming	M2.8	148 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

199 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 68 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 6, 1963	EF3	39 km	24.4 mi	0
Aug 6, 1956	EF3	1 km	28.3 mi	0
Jul 26, 2016	EF2	69 km	1.0 mi	0
Jun 13, 2016	EF2	99 km	7.4 mi	0
Jul 3, 2003	EF2	54 km	3.0 mi	0
Jun 4, 1999	EF2	69 km	15.0 mi	1
Jun 4, 1999	EF2	56 km	4.0 mi	0
Jun 7, 1994	EF2	80 km	10.0 mi	0
Jun 15, 1992	EF2	79 km	2.0 mi	0
Aug 17, 1983	EF2	76 km	0.2 mi	0
Jun 19, 1983	EF2	89 km	22.0 mi	0
Mar 29, 1982	EF2	34 km	0.2 mi	0
Jun 25, 1978	EF2	55 km	11.1 mi	0
Jul 10, 1977	EF2	73 km	15.9 mi	0
Jul 14, 1969	EF2	97 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 22, 1966	EF2	89 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 26, 1964	EF2	84 km	0.1 mi	0
May 2, 1964	EF2	59 km	14.8 mi	0
May 20, 1962	EF2	73 km	3.6 mi	0
Jun 14, 1953	EF2	55 km	27.7 mi	0

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

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: WELLNITZ (77,277 acres, 2012).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2012	WELLNITZ	77,277	63 km
2016	COTTONWOOD CA	41,775	59 km
2012	LONGHORN COMPLEX	41,443	93 km
2007	STAMPEDE	22,848	55 km
1985	YELLOWBEAR	19,212	11 km
2016	FREEMAN	19,121	64 km
1988	LIGHTNING	18,426	95 km
1985	4TH OFJULY	18,177	54 km
2012	HAY CANYON	17,815	68 km
2000	HASNOHORSE	13,420	51 km
2022	CASINO	11,583	67 km
1987	GRASS CK3	11,125	38 km
2000	DECKER	10,883	14 km
2000	PEPPER CREEK	8,915	40 km
2002	WANNA	7,699	52 km
2002	COTTONWOOD	6,696	15 km
1985	CALICO	6,475	48 km
2022	TURKEY DAY	5,998	31 km
1985	WHITEBUTTE	5,685	28 km
2006	RED WATER	5,407	9 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	24°F (-5°C)	0.3 in	Coldest, Driest
February	28°F (-2°C)	0.4 in
March	36°F (2°C)	0.9 in
April	46°F (8°C)	1.7 in
May	57°F (14°C)	2.9 in
June	67°F (19°C)	3.1 in	Wettest
July	73°F (23°C)	2.6 in	Warmest
August	72°F (22°C)	1.5 in
September	62°F (17°C)	1.2 in
October	49°F (10°C)	1.1 in
November	34°F (1°C)	0.5 in
December	25°F (-4°C)	0.4 in

Kyle has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 24°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.1") and January the driest (0.3").

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