Weather in November in South Dakota
Thinking about venturing to South Dakota this November and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in South Dakota in November?
South Dakota is a region in the United States of America. November in South Dakota generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 6°C in Watertown to 10°C in Hot Springs. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -5°C in Hot Springs and -6°C in Watertown.To explore the conditions in South Dakota in more detail, check the map below.
Precipitation
In November, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snow/rainfall in Aberdeen with an average of 8.2 mm to moderate snow/rainfall in Lead with 39 mm.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our South Dakota climate page.
Where to go in South Dakota in November





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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit the United States of America, check out our South Dakota's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in November for the 5 most popular destinations in South Dakota?
Sioux Falls
In November Sioux Falls generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Pierre
In November Pierre generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -6°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Rapid City
In November Rapid City generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Deadwood
In November Deadwood generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Custer
In November Custer generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in South Dakota, in the United States of America.
Is November the best time to visit South Dakota?
Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Sioux Falls, November may not be the ideal time to visit South Dakota.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Sioux Falls. The weather in January, February, March and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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