Clark, South Dakota has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 32.8 °F (low) to 52.9 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 24.1 Inches. Clark is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 4b. 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 | 3.2 °F | 21.1 °F | 0.58 in. |
| February | 6.8 °F | 25.8 °F | 0.66 in. |
| March | 18.8 °F | 38.2 °F | 0.94 in. |
| April | 31.5 °F | 53.3 °F | 2.16 in. |
| May | 44.5 °F | 66.0 °F | 3.24 in. |
| June | 55.4 °F | 75.9 °F | 4.13 in. |
| July | 60.2 °F | 80.9 °F | 3.57 in. |
| August | 57.8 °F | 79.3 °F | 2.56 in. |
| September | 48.8 °F | 71.3 °F | 2.53 in. |
| October | 35.0 °F | 56.3 °F | 2.29 in. |
| November | 21.3 °F | 40.1 °F | 0.82 in. |
| December | 10.0 °F | 26.7 °F | 0.66 in. |
| Annual | 32.8 °F | 52.9 °F | 24.14 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 4b : -25°F to -20°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 4b : -25°F to -20°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Abnormally Dry |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |