Weather & Climate in Wall, SD

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

Wall experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°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 17.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 30.4 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 2,816 feet.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-5°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	47.8°F
	11% below US avg
January Average	22°F (-5°C)
July Average	75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,816 ft (858 m)
Area	2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²)
Population Density	226/sq mi
Coordinates	43.9941°N, 102.2449°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Oglala Lakota County County
Nearest Airport	Rapid City Regional (RAP) 41 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.7"

54% below US avg

Snowfall 30.4"

Wettest Month (Jun) 2.91"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.31"

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

24 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	107 km	5 km
Jan 28, 1990	8 km N of Manderson-White Horse Creek, South Dakota	M4.0	79 km	5 km
Feb 6, 1996	13 km WNW of Hill City, South Dakota	M3.7	119 km	5 km
Mar 9, 2025	7 km W of Fairburn, South Dakota	M3.6	92 km	5 km
Dec 12, 2013	10 km WSW of Hermosa, South Dakota	M3.5	88 km	5 km
Mar 26, 2021	10 km E of Edgemont, South Dakota	M3.4	140 km	5 km
Aug 5, 2022	4 km ENE of Draper, South Dakota	M3.2	141 km	9 km
Mar 2, 1990	7 km N of Manderson-White Horse Creek, South Dakota	M3.2	80 km	5 km
Jul 12, 1998	7 km E of Corn Creek, South Dakota	M3.1	103 km	5 km
Feb 20, 1993	21 km WSW of Cody, Nebraska	M3.1	144 km	5 km
Feb 7, 2007	11 km WSW of Wasta, South Dakota	M3.1	27 km	5 km
Jun 29, 2024	22 km ESE of Hill View Heights, Wyoming	M3.0	135 km	10 km
Jan 16, 2012	25 km E of Buffalo Gap, South Dakota	M3.0	83 km	5 km
Jun 16, 2024	7 km NNE of Buffalo Gap, South Dakota	M2.9	95 km	8 km
Jul 17, 2016	15 km NNE of Oelrichs, South Dakota	M2.8	106 km	5 km
Mar 18, 1994	4 km SSW of Hot Springs, South Dakota	M2.8	121 km	5 km
Apr 4, 2024	19 km SW of Interior, South Dakota	M2.8	42 km	9 km
Jan 5, 2004	28 km SSE of Hill View Heights, Wyoming	M2.8	147 km	5 km
Sep 5, 1993	4 km NNW of Central City, South Dakota	M2.7	132 km	5 km
Jun 8, 2025	19 km NW of Wasta, South Dakota	M2.6	36 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

168 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 39 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 11, 1991	EF3	81 km	2.0 mi	0
Jun 6, 1963	EF3	99 km	24.4 mi	0
Aug 6, 1956	EF3	64 km	28.3 mi	0
Jun 13, 2016	EF2	82 km	7.4 mi	0
Jun 19, 2015	EF2	77 km	19.7 mi	0
May 24, 2010	EF2	60 km	22.3 mi	0
Jun 7, 1994	EF2	22 km	10.0 mi	0
Jun 15, 1992	EF2	46 km	2.0 mi	0
May 11, 1991	EF2	81 km	1.0 mi	0
Mar 29, 1982	EF2	95 km	0.2 mi	0
May 19, 1974	EF2	80 km	2.7 mi	0
May 26, 1972	EF2	100 km	1.5 mi	0
May 21, 1972	EF2	95 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 18, 1967	EF2	77 km	1.0 mi	0
Jul 23, 1966	EF2	98 km	3.8 mi	0
Jun 22, 1966	EF2	86 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 26, 1964	EF2	52 km	0.1 mi	0
May 2, 1964	EF2	48 km	14.8 mi	0
Aug 31, 1959	EF2	54 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 14, 1953	EF2	84 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: LEGION LAKE (54,868 acres, 2017).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2017	LEGION LAKE	54,868	99 km
2016	COTTONWOOD CA	41,775	32 km
2006	WHITE OWL	20,022	67 km
1985	YELLOWBEAR	19,212	74 km
2016	FREEMAN	19,121	92 km
2012	HAY CANYON	17,815	98 km
1988	GALENA	16,936	96 km
2002	BATTLE CREEK	15,034	90 km
1987	GRASS CK3	11,125	85 km
2000	DECKER	10,883	78 km
2000	GENO H.	10,423	95 km
2000	PEPPER CREEK	8,915	94 km
2002	WANNA	7,699	93 km
2002	COTTONWOOD	6,696	73 km
2022	TURKEY DAY	5,998	75 km
1985	WHITEBUTTE	5,685	85 km
2006	RED WATER	5,407	56 km
1992	WHITERIVER	5,150	84 km
2017	WANBLEE TIMBER	4,982	71 km
2003	PAPA	4,746	71 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	22°F (-5°C)	0.3 in	Coldest, Driest
February	27°F (-3°C)	0.4 in
March	35°F (2°C)	1.1 in
April	46°F (8°C)	1.8 in
May	57°F (14°C)	2.8 in
June	67°F (19°C)	2.9 in	Wettest
July	75°F (24°C)	2.2 in	Warmest
August	73°F (23°C)	1.6 in
September	62°F (17°C)	1.2 in
October	49°F (9°C)	1.2 in
November	34°F (1°C)	0.6 in
December	24°F (-4°C)	0.4 in

Wall has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 22°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.9") and January the driest (0.3").

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