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Weather & Climate in Pringle, SD
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pringle has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 302 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 19.8 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 4,911 feet.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 43.2°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,911 ft (1,497 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 825/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.6090°N, 103.5946°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Custer County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rapid City Regional (RAP) 40 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 16.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 47.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | 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.
| Jan 28, 1990 | 8 km N of Manderson-White Horse Creek, South Dakota | M4.0 | 94 km | 5 km |
| Apr 9, 1996 | 34 km SW of Edgemont, South Dakota | M3.7 | 73 km | 5 km |
| Feb 6, 1996 | 13 km WNW of Hill City, South Dakota | M3.7 | 43 km | 5 km |
| Mar 9, 2025 | 7 km W of Fairburn, South Dakota | M3.6 | 25 km | 5 km |
| Dec 12, 2013 | 10 km WSW of Hermosa, South Dakota | M3.5 | 32 km | 5 km |
| Mar 26, 2021 | 10 km E of Edgemont, South Dakota | M3.4 | 35 km | 5 km |
| Mar 2, 1990 | 7 km N of Manderson-White Horse Creek, South Dakota | M3.2 | 95 km | 5 km |
| May 3, 1996 | 32 km SSW of Edgemont, South Dakota | M3.1 | 72 km | 5 km |
| Feb 7, 2007 | 11 km WSW of Wasta, South Dakota | M3.1 | 94 km | 5 km |
| Jun 18, 1998 | 23 km S of Chadron, Nebraska | M3.1 | 120 km | 5 km |
| Jun 29, 2024 | 22 km ESE of Hill View Heights, Wyoming | M3.0 | 30 km | 10 km |
| Nov 2, 1992 | 5 km ESE of Lusk, Wyoming | M3.0 | 116 km | 5 km |
| Jan 16, 2012 | 25 km E of Buffalo Gap, South Dakota | M3.0 | 50 km | 5 km |
| Mar 10, 2011 | 22 km N of Van Tassell, Wyoming | M2.9 | 92 km | 5 km |
| Jun 16, 2024 | 7 km NNE of Buffalo Gap, South Dakota | M2.9 | 28 km | 8 km |
| Jan 5, 2004 | 28 km SSE of Hill View Heights, Wyoming | M2.8 | 32 km | 5 km |
| Mar 18, 1994 | 4 km SSW of Hot Springs, South Dakota | M2.8 | 25 km | 5 km |
| Jul 17, 2016 | 15 km NNE of Oelrichs, South Dakota | M2.8 | 48 km | 5 km |
| Apr 4, 2024 | 19 km SW of Interior, South Dakota | M2.8 | 115 km | 9 km |
| Sep 5, 1993 | 4 km NNW of Central City, South Dakota | M2.7 | 90 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
176 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 95 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jun 29, 1993 | EF3 | 92 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| May 11, 1991 | EF3 | 72 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 25, 1975 | EF3 | 92 km | 11.5 mi | 0 |
| Jul 12, 1965 | EF3 | 89 km | 20.8 mi | 0 |
| Jul 6, 2020 | EF2 | 84 km | 5.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 6, 2020 | EF2 | 86 km | 2.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 13, 2016 | EF2 | 40 km | 7.4 mi | 0 |
| Jun 22, 2012 | EF2 | 59 km | 16.7 mi | 0 |
| Jun 4, 1999 | EF2 | 82 km | 4.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 4, 1999 | EF2 | 87 km | 15.0 mi | 1 |
| Jul 12, 1993 | EF2 | 88 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| May 11, 1991 | EF2 | 70 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| May 10, 1985 | EF2 | 89 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 17, 1983 | EF2 | 62 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Jun 19, 1983 | EF2 | 57 km | 22.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 5, 1982 | EF2 | 59 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 28, 1976 | EF2 | 87 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Jul 23, 1969 | EF2 | 77 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Jul 14, 1969 | EF2 | 32 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 20, 1968 | EF2 | 69 km | 13.1 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: JASPER (82,298 acres, 2000).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2000 | JASPER | 82,298 | 32 km |
| 2012 | OIL CREEK | 63,182 | 71 km |
| 2017 | LEGION LAKE | 54,868 | 18 km |
| 2006 | SIOUX COUNTY COMPLEX | 39,567 | 99 km |
| 2012 | DOUTHIT | 29,036 | 92 km |
| 2007 | STAMPEDE | 22,848 | 96 km |
| 1985 | FLINT HILLS | 21,062 | 29 km |
| 2016 | FREEMAN | 19,121 | 58 km |
| 1985 | 4TH OFJULY | 18,177 | 95 km |
| 2003 | RED POINT | 18,057 | 37 km |
| 2012 | HAY CANYON | 17,815 | 59 km |
| 1988 | GALENA | 16,936 | 25 km |
| 2002 | BATTLE CREEK | 15,034 | 39 km |
| 1990 | SWEDLUND | 14,673 | 11 km |
| 2016 | INDIAN CANYON | 13,791 | 43 km |
| 2001 | ELK MOUNTAIN 2 | 13,758 | 42 km |
| 2001 | ROGERS SHACK | 11,794 | 21 km |
| 2022 | CASINO | 11,583 | 77 km |
| 2000 | WARBONNET | 11,504 | 81 km |
| 2002 | GRIZZLY GULCH | 11,487 | 83 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| February | 28°F (-3°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 62°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 2.8 in | |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
Pringle has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 25°F in December to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 18.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.1") and January the driest (0.4").