Colonial Pine Hills, South Dakota has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from 33.1 °F (low) to 58.2 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 22 Inches. Colonial Pine Hills 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 Sep. 21 - Sep. 30.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13.6 °F | 38.0 °F | 0.41 in. |
| February | 14.3 °F | 38.8 °F | 0.6 in. |
| March | 21.8 °F | 47.2 °F | 1.13 in. |
| April | 29.9 °F | 54.1 °F | 2.37 in. |
| May | 40.0 °F | 63.2 °F | 4.26 in. |
| June | 49.8 °F | 74.4 °F | 3.67 in. |
| July | 56.4 °F | 82.6 °F | 2.99 in. |
| August | 54.2 °F | 81.6 °F | 2.36 in. |
| September | 45.4 °F | 73.1 °F | 1.57 in. |
| October | 33.4 °F | 58.9 °F | 1.64 in. |
| November | 23.2 °F | 47.5 °F | 0.58 in. |
| December | 15.3 °F | 38.9 °F | 0.42 in. |
| Annual | 33.1 °F | 58.2 °F | 22 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Sep. 21 - Sep. 30 |
| 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 | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate |