select pnm,lnm,st_cd,st_nm,cnty_id,dm,dm_date,dm_hist,avg_tmax_data,avg_tmin_data,avg_prcp_data,rec_hi_data,rec_lo_data,avg_sndp_data,x,y,ff,lf,fd,hz,er,hz_source,kg,hzd,clim_stn_nm,hz12,hz90, feels_like_min,feels_like_max,days_of_prcp,snow,cloud_cover,humidity,wind_speed from worldtg8_pm.pm_climate_points_namer where surl = 'buffalo-gap' and st_surl='south-dakota' and iso_cc = 'US' and prim_loc in (1,2) Buffalo Gap South Dakota Climate Data - Updated February 2026

Buffalo Gap South Dakota Climate Data

Monthly Average Climate Data for Buffalo Gap South Dakota

Switch Data to Celsius/Metric Units
MonthAvg. LowAvg. HighAvg. Precip
January13.4 °F38.3 °F0.42 in.
February14.8 °F41.2 °F0.61 in.
March23.3 °F51.3 °F1.04 in.
April31.6 °F59.4 °F2.07 in.
May42.3 °F68.6 °F3.49 in.
June52.0 °F79.9 °F3.17 in.
July58.4 °F88.3 °F2.46 in.
August56.0 °F87.4 °F1.99 in.
September46.0 °F78.7 °F1.48 in.
October33.7 °F63.4 °F1.38 in.
November22.7 °F49.6 °F0.53 in.
December14.7 °F39.4 °F0.48 in.
Annual34.1 °F62.1 °F19.12 in.

Climate Data for Buffalo Gap South Dakota

Average First Frost DateSep. 21 - Sep. 30
Average Last Frost DateMay 11 - May 20
Average Days With Frost125-150 Days
Plant Hardiness ZoneZone 5a : -20°F to -15°F
Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012Zone 4b : -25°F to -20°F
Current Drought ConditionsModerate Drought
Köppen Climate ClassificationBSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate
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