Bristol, SD has a continental climate with hot, humid summers and cold winters. Average temperatures in the summer range from the mid-70s to the upper 90s, while winter temperatures generally drop into the single digits and teens. Precipitation is fairly steady throughout the year, with about 30 inches of rain or snowfall annually. The area experiences frequent thunderstorms during the summer months, which are occasionally severe. Winters in Bristol can be quite snowy, with snowfall averaging around 25 inches each year.
Bristol (zip 57219), South Dakota gets 24 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Bristol (zip 57219) averages 37 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 203 sunny days per year in Bristol (zip 57219). The US average is 205 sunny days.
Bristol (zip 57219) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 83 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 82 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 4
Rain: averages 24 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 37 inches of snow a year