Plainview, SD has a warm temperate climate with hot summers and cold winters. Summers in Plainview are usually sunny and dry, while winters bring occasional snowfall. Average annual precipitation is moderate and typically occurs from April through October. Temperatures during the summer months range from highs in the mid-80s to lows just above freezing, while winter can see temperatures plummeting into the single digits on occasion. The area experiences low humidity levels throughout the year, making it an ideal place to enjoy outdoor activities all year round.
Plainview, South Dakota gets 24 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Plainview averages 46 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 228 sunny days per year in Plainview. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Plainview gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 77 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 88 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 12
Rain: averages 24 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 46 inches of snow a year