Tripp County Climate
Tripp County, South Dakota
Avg Annual Temp
50.0°F
Annual Precip
21.3"
Annual Snowfall
49.1"
Extreme Heat Days
39.900000000000006
days >= 90°F/yr
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About Tripp County Weather
Approaching the National Median Temperature
Tripp County's 50.0°F average is one of the closest in South Dakota to the national median. This indicates a climate that is significantly milder than the state's northern reaches.
A Warm Outlier in South Dakota
At 50.0°F, Tripp is nearly 4.5 degrees warmer than the state average of 45.6°F. It stands out as one of the warmest counties in the entire state.
Unusually High Snowfall for the Region
Despite being warm, Tripp receives 49.1 inches of snow, which is much higher than neighboring Stanley's 31.3 inches. It combines southern heat with surprisingly heavy winter moisture.
The State's Extreme Heat Leader
Tripp records a staggering 40 days per year over 90°F, the highest among these counties. July is quite hot at 76.7°F, while January remains relatively mild at 24.2°F.
Prepare for Intense Summer Sun
High-capacity air conditioning is a priority to manage over a month's worth of extreme heat days. Homeowners also need a reliable snow blower to handle the heavy 49.1-inch annual accumulation.
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Data source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020.
Climate normals are 30-year averages of weather variables computed from 1991 to 2020. Station data is aggregated to county level using spatial averaging. Data is informational only — not a substitute for official National Weather Service forecasts or emergency weather warnings.