Kadoka, South Dakota has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from 35.5 °F (low) to 61 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 20.3 Inches. Kadoka is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 11 - May 20 through the first frost around Sep. 21 - Sep. 30.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12.3 °F | 34.4 °F | 0.53 in. |
| February | 14.8 °F | 38.3 °F | 0.71 in. |
| March | 23.4 °F | 49.0 °F | 1.27 in. |
| April | 32.9 °F | 59.2 °F | 2.08 in. |
| May | 44.1 °F | 69.6 °F | 3.45 in. |
| June | 54.6 °F | 80.1 °F | 3.53 in. |
| July | 61.3 °F | 88.3 °F | 2.62 in. |
| August | 58.9 °F | 87.5 °F | 1.94 in. |
| September | 49.4 °F | 78.9 °F | 1.36 in. |
| October | 36.2 °F | 62.7 °F | 1.59 in. |
| November | 23.5 °F | 47.8 °F | 0.61 in. |
| December | 14.8 °F | 36.5 °F | 0.64 in. |
| Annual | 35.5 °F | 61 °F | 20.33 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Sep. 21 - Sep. 30 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 11 - May 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 150-180 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5a : -20°F to -15°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 4b : -25°F to -20°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Moderate Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate |