Beresford, South Dakota has a Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation climate (Köppen classification: Dfa). Average annual temperatures range from 36.1 °F (low) to 56.9 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 27.8 Inches. Beresford is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 1 - May 10 through the first frost around Oct. 1 - Oct. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.8 °F | 26.4 °F | 0.55 in. |
| February | 12.5 °F | 31.4 °F | 0.72 in. |
| March | 23.3 °F | 44.0 °F | 1.47 in. |
| April | 35.0 °F | 57.6 °F | 2.9 in. |
| May | 47.8 °F | 69.6 °F | 3.94 in. |
| June | 58.7 °F | 79.6 °F | 4.39 in. |
| July | 62.2 °F | 83.4 °F | 3.16 in. |
| August | 59.8 °F | 81.1 °F | 3.19 in. |
| September | 50.8 °F | 74.5 °F | 3.0 in. |
| October | 37.6 °F | 60.7 °F | 2.41 in. |
| November | 24.2 °F | 44.5 °F | 1.26 in. |
| December | 13.0 °F | 30.5 °F | 0.82 in. |
| Annual | 36.1 °F | 56.9 °F | 27.81 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 1 - Oct. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - May 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 150-180 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5a : -20°F to -15°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 4b : -25°F to -20°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Moderate Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation |