Frost dates for South Dakota
In South Dakota, the typical last spring frost runs from May 1 in Sioux Falls to May 12 in Rapid City. The typical first fall frost runs from Oct 1 in Rapid City to Oct 6 in Sioux Falls.
So far this fall, 0 of the 2 cities in South Dakota that file a daily climate report have logged a freeze.
NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020, annual/seasonal (c20230404)
Frost dates by city in South Dakota
| City | Last spring | First fall | Season | This fall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid City | May 12 | Oct 1 | 139 days | No freeze yet |
| Sioux Falls | May 1 | Oct 6 | 157 days | No freeze yet |
A typical date is the median: half of years have an earlier last spring frost, half a later one. An early year means 1 year in 10, and a late year means 1 year in 10. Dates come from the U.S. Climate Normals for 1991-2020, published by NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information, using a daily low of 32F or below as a freeze.
Frost dates by ZIP code and city
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