Clear Lake, 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 52.7 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 26.8 Inches. Clear Lake 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 | 3.1 °F | 21.1 °F | 0.69 in. |
| February | 7.0 °F | 25.4 °F | 0.83 in. |
| March | 19.0 °F | 37.8 °F | 1.42 in. |
| April | 31.5 °F | 53.1 °F | 2.66 in. |
| May | 44.6 °F | 66.0 °F | 3.39 in. |
| June | 55.3 °F | 75.5 °F | 4.24 in. |
| July | 60.0 °F | 80.7 °F | 3.4 in. |
| August | 57.6 °F | 78.6 °F | 3.09 in. |
| September | 48.8 °F | 70.7 °F | 2.71 in. |
| October | 35.3 °F | 56.9 °F | 2.32 in. |
| November | 21.8 °F | 40.1 °F | 1.14 in. |
| December | 9.6 °F | 26.4 °F | 0.95 in. |
| Annual | 32.8 °F | 52.7 °F | 26.84 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 |