Kimball, South Dakota has a Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation climate (Köppen classification: Dfa). Average annual temperatures range from 34.6 °F (low) to 58.3 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 23 Inches. Kimball 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 | 8.0 °F | 28.7 °F | 0.48 in. |
| February | 11.6 °F | 33.5 °F | 0.63 in. |
| March | 21.7 °F | 45.4 °F | 1.03 in. |
| April | 32.8 °F | 57.6 °F | 2.62 in. |
| May | 45.0 °F | 68.9 °F | 3.5 in. |
| June | 56.1 °F | 79.3 °F | 3.87 in. |
| July | 61.3 °F | 86.7 °F | 2.77 in. |
| August | 58.9 °F | 84.7 °F | 2.65 in. |
| September | 49.3 °F | 76.7 °F | 2.29 in. |
| October | 35.5 °F | 60.9 °F | 1.85 in. |
| November | 22.4 °F | 45.3 °F | 0.74 in. |
| December | 12.2 °F | 32.3 °F | 0.55 in. |
| Annual | 34.6 °F | 58.3 °F | 22.98 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 4b : -25°F to -20°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation |