Hazel, 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 53.5 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 24.4 Inches. Hazel 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 | 21.6 °F | 0.56 in. |
| February | 6.9 °F | 26.4 °F | 0.62 in. |
| March | 19.0 °F | 38.6 °F | 1.09 in. |
| April | 31.6 °F | 53.9 °F | 2.34 in. |
| May | 44.6 °F | 66.6 °F | 3.18 in. |
| June | 55.5 °F | 76.5 °F | 4.01 in. |
| July | 60.2 °F | 81.7 °F | 3.41 in. |
| August | 57.6 °F | 79.8 °F | 2.88 in. |
| September | 48.8 °F | 72.0 °F | 2.68 in. |
| October | 35.0 °F | 57.0 °F | 2.2 in. |
| November | 21.5 °F | 40.7 °F | 0.81 in. |
| December | 9.8 °F | 27.0 °F | 0.66 in. |
| Annual | 32.8 °F | 53.5 °F | 24.44 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 |