Dante, South Dakota has a Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation climate (Köppen classification: Dfa). Average annual temperatures range from 37 °F (low) to 60.5 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 26.2 Inches. Dante 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 | 10.4 °F | 31.2 °F | 0.61 in. |
| February | 14.1 °F | 36.2 °F | 0.85 in. |
| March | 24.3 °F | 47.9 °F | 1.28 in. |
| April | 35.3 °F | 60.5 °F | 3.08 in. |
| May | 47.5 °F | 71.8 °F | 3.79 in. |
| June | 58.3 °F | 82.2 °F | 3.76 in. |
| July | 63.4 °F | 87.7 °F | 2.89 in. |
| August | 61.1 °F | 85.5 °F | 3.02 in. |
| September | 51.7 °F | 78.0 °F | 2.82 in. |
| October | 38.1 °F | 63.2 °F | 2.35 in. |
| November | 25.1 °F | 47.5 °F | 0.92 in. |
| December | 14.7 °F | 34.6 °F | 0.8 in. |
| Annual | 37 °F | 60.5 °F | 26.17 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 |