Weather & Climate in Mina, SD

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

Mina has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 42.7 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24 / among the cleanest air in the country. 86% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 1,428 feet.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-11°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average44.0°F
19% below US avg
January Average13°F (-11°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation1,428 ft (435 m)
Area3.8 sq mi (9.8 km²)
Population Density235/sq mi
Coordinates45.4545°N, 98.7392°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBrown County County
Nearest AirportAberdeen Regional (ABR)
15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.8"
43% below US avg
Snowfall 42.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.76"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.55"

Air Quality

AQI Median24.0
RatingGood
Good Days %85.7%
Unhealthy Days4

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score73.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability24.1 / 100
Community Resilience85.6 / 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: M3.1.

Jul 26, 2002 0 km WSW of Huron, South Dakota M3.1 128 km 5 km
Aug 15, 2017 8 km E of Agar, South Dakota M3.0 118 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

354 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 7 fatalities, 53 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
May 22, 2010 EF4 79 km 5.7 mi 0
Jun 23, 2002 EF4 35 km 9.0 mi 0
Aug 24, 2006 EF3 77 km 14.0 mi 0
Jun 23, 2002 EF3 32 km 10.0 mi 0
May 31, 1996 EF3 20 km 32.0 mi 0
Jun 7, 1993 EF3 90 km 5.0 mi 0
Jul 1, 1973 EF3 29 km 0.3 mi 1
Jul 1, 1973 EF3 98 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 25, 1969 EF3 51 km 1.5 mi 0
Jul 31, 1966 EF3 83 km 26.4 mi 2
May 20, 1965 EF3 56 km 3.8 mi 0
Jun 21, 1961 EF3 40 km 156.3 mi 1
Jun 9, 1957 EF3 56 km 1.0 mi 0
Aug 30, 2020 EF2 85 km 1.6 mi 1
Jul 4, 2020 EF2 24 km 2.7 mi 0
Jul 10, 2011 EF2 95 km 26.0 mi 0
May 22, 2010 EF2 56 km 1.3 mi 0
May 22, 2010 EF2 23 km 18.6 mi 0
Jul 18, 2001 EF2 76 km 1.0 mi 0
Jul 27, 1999 EF2 61 km 2.0 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).

Wildfire History

7 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: ROHRBACH (2,887 acres, 2022).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2022 ROHRBACH 2,887 58 km
2003 JOEL BERTSCH 2 1,460 77 km
2004 TACOMA PARK PLACE 1,336 39 km
2004 ALLEN STUECKLE 1,330 85 km
2016 SLR 2016 RX MICHELL 1,242 64 km
2000 PHEASANT OPENER 1,206 68 km
2005 N HYDE 1,204 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 13°F (-11°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 18°F (-8°C) 0.6 in
March 31°F (-1°C) 0.9 in
April 45°F (7°C) 1.9 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.3 in
June 68°F (20°C) 3.8 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 2.2 in
September 61°F (16°C) 2.0 in
October 46°F (8°C) 2.1 in
November 31°F (-1°C) 0.7 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 0.6 in

Mina has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 13°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.8") and January the driest (0.6").

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