Burke, South Dakota has a Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation climate (Köppen classification: Dfa). Average annual temperatures range from 36 °F (low) to 59.7 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 26.9 Inches. Burke 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 | 11.3 °F | 32.7 °F | 0.56 in. |
| February | 14.6 °F | 36.9 °F | 0.76 in. |
| March | 23.4 °F | 47.5 °F | 1.28 in. |
| April | 33.7 °F | 57.8 °F | 2.98 in. |
| May | 45.3 °F | 69.2 °F | 4.07 in. |
| June | 56.2 °F | 79.7 °F | 4.41 in. |
| July | 61.8 °F | 87.1 °F | 3.07 in. |
| August | 59.5 °F | 84.9 °F | 3.33 in. |
| September | 50.2 °F | 76.8 °F | 2.78 in. |
| October | 36.5 °F | 62.1 °F | 2.19 in. |
| November | 24.1 °F | 47.0 °F | 0.74 in. |
| December | 14.9 °F | 35.1 °F | 0.69 in. |
| Annual | 36 °F | 59.7 °F | 26.86 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 5a : -20°F to -15°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Extreme Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation |