Central City, South Dakota has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from 32 °F (low) to 55.7 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 31 Inches. Central City is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 21 - May 31 through the first frost around Sep. 21 - Sep. 30.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13.9 °F | 35.9 °F | 1.44 in. |
| February | 14.0 °F | 36.5 °F | 1.64 in. |
| March | 21.3 °F | 44.8 °F | 2.08 in. |
| April | 28.5 °F | 51.7 °F | 3.46 in. |
| May | 38.0 °F | 61.0 °F | 4.99 in. |
| June | 47.4 °F | 71.9 °F | 3.96 in. |
| July | 54.2 °F | 80.3 °F | 3.12 in. |
| August | 52.3 °F | 79.5 °F | 2.39 in. |
| September | 43.9 °F | 70.5 °F | 1.82 in. |
| October | 32.6 °F | 56.0 °F | 3.12 in. |
| November | 22.7 °F | 44.5 °F | 1.56 in. |
| December | 15.4 °F | 36.1 °F | 1.42 in. |
| Annual | 32 °F | 55.7 °F | 31 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Sep. 21 - Sep. 30 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 21 - May 31 |
| Average Days With Frost | 150-180 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5b : -15°F to -10°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 5a : -20°F to -15°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Extreme Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate |