Kidder, South Dakota has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 32.4 °F (low) to 53.3 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 23.8 Inches. Kidder is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 4a. 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 | 1.6 °F | 19.8 °F | 0.59 in. |
| February | 6.2 °F | 25.0 °F | 0.61 in. |
| March | 18.4 °F | 37.8 °F | 0.92 in. |
| April | 31.7 °F | 54.1 °F | 1.83 in. |
| May | 45.0 °F | 67.8 °F | 3.21 in. |
| June | 55.9 °F | 77.2 °F | 4.16 in. |
| July | 60.1 °F | 81.9 °F | 3.89 in. |
| August | 57.4 °F | 80.7 °F | 2.39 in. |
| September | 48.0 °F | 72.6 °F | 2.63 in. |
| October | 34.6 °F | 57.3 °F | 2.21 in. |
| November | 20.9 °F | 39.5 °F | 0.74 in. |
| December | 8.9 °F | 25.9 °F | 0.66 in. |
| Annual | 32.4 °F | 53.3 °F | 23.84 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 4a : -30°F to -25°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 4a : -30°F to -25°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |