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South Dakota weather

Weather in South Dakota Today

Data updated:
July 28, 2026, 11:55 PM
Source:
National Weather Service

Weather data is generated where available. Check weather.gov and local alerts for urgent weather or safety decisions.

Current temperature

69°F

Pierre, South Dakota

Short forecast

Partly Cloudy then Patchy Smoke

Wind

5 to 9 mph SE

Active alerts

1

Last updated

July 28, 2026, 11:55 PM

Source

National Weather Service

Patchy smoke after 2am. Partly cloudy. Low around 69, with temperatures rising to around 72 overnight. Southeast wind 5 to 9 mph.

Weather alerts

Alerts summary for South Dakota

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued July 28 at 5:33PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD

Moderate · Expected

Areas: Harding

Weather source note

Use official alerts for urgent decisions

Weather data for South Dakota is generated from National Weather Service data where available. Forecasts and alerts can change quickly, so check weather.gov, local NWS alerts, local emergency management, or local authorities for urgent weather or safety decisions.

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Local variation

Weather can vary across South Dakota

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