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Weather & Climate in Volga, SD

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

Volga has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 71°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 25.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 35.8 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 1,632 feet.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-11°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average43.3°F
20% below US avg
January Average13°F (-11°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,632 ft (497 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density1,953/sq mi
Coordinates44.3218°N, 96.9222°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBrookings County County
Nearest AirportBrookings Regional (BKX)
5 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.2"
34% below US avg
Snowfall 35.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.06"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score50.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience65.8 / 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 Relatively High
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

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

Oct 25, 1990 8 km N of Plankinton, South Dakota M3.6 137 km 5 km
Jul 26, 2002 0 km WSW of Huron, South Dakota M3.1 103 km 5 km
Jan 16, 2022 9 km NE of Plankinton, South Dakota M2.5 133 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

507 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 17 fatalities, 424 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 16, 1992 EF5 93 km 16.0 mi 1
Jun 13, 1968 EF5 95 km 9.1 mi 9
Jun 24, 2003 EF4 68 km 10.0 mi 0
May 30, 1998 EF4 88 km 14.0 mi 6
Jun 7, 1993 EF4 57 km 10.0 mi 0
Jun 7, 1993 EF4 67 km 54.0 mi 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF4 92 km 7.0 mi 0
Jul 7, 1955 EF4 60 km 30.0 mi 1
May 30, 2022 EF3 53 km 13.3 mi 0
Jun 24, 2003 EF3 88 km 3.5 mi 0
May 17, 1996 EF3 99 km 18.0 mi 0
Jun 7, 1993 EF3 36 km 6.0 mi 0
Jun 7, 1993 EF3 65 km 5.0 mi 0
Jun 7, 1993 EF3 49 km 6.0 mi 0
May 7, 1993 EF3 86 km 10.0 mi 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 99 km 6.0 mi 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 55 km 3.0 mi 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 20 km 4.0 mi 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 91 km 12.0 mi 0
Apr 20, 1985 EF3 81 km 8.0 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 13°F (-11°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 19°F (-7°C) 0.6 in
March 31°F (-1°C) 1.4 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.2 in
May 58°F (14°C) 2.9 in
June 67°F (19°C) 4.1 in Wettest
July 71°F (22°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 2.9 in
September 60°F (15°C) 2.5 in
October 47°F (8°C) 1.7 in
November 30°F (-1°C) 0.9 in
December 17°F (-8°C) 0.5 in

Volga has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 13°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (0.4").

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