Brandon, South Dakota has a Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation climate (Köppen classification: Dfa). Average annual temperatures range from 35.5 °F (low) to 56.4 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 28.6 Inches. Brandon 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 | 6.9 °F | 25.1 °F | 0.71 in. |
| February | 11.1 °F | 29.8 °F | 0.89 in. |
| March | 22.7 °F | 42.4 °F | 1.52 in. |
| April | 34.3 °F | 57.1 °F | 2.91 in. |
| May | 47.1 °F | 69.2 °F | 3.73 in. |
| June | 58.5 °F | 79.6 °F | 4.61 in. |
| July | 62.1 °F | 83.8 °F | 3.35 in. |
| August | 59.5 °F | 81.3 °F | 3.31 in. |
| September | 50.5 °F | 74.5 °F | 2.95 in. |
| October | 37.0 °F | 60.4 °F | 2.35 in. |
| November | 23.8 °F | 43.8 °F | 1.33 in. |
| December | 12.5 °F | 29.8 °F | 0.96 in. |
| Annual | 35.5 °F | 56.4 °F | 28.62 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 | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation |