Philip, South Dakota has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from 34.3 °F (low) to 60.9 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 17.3 Inches. Philip is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 4b. 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 | 10.3 °F | 33.4 °F | 0.44 in. |
| February | 13.1 °F | 37.5 °F | 0.59 in. |
| March | 22.2 °F | 48.3 °F | 1.03 in. |
| April | 32.1 °F | 58.7 °F | 2.01 in. |
| May | 43.7 °F | 69.3 °F | 3.02 in. |
| June | 54.5 °F | 80.1 °F | 2.96 in. |
| July | 61.1 °F | 89.5 °F | 1.89 in. |
| August | 58.2 °F | 88.3 °F | 1.6 in. |
| September | 48.0 °F | 79.1 °F | 1.18 in. |
| October | 34.4 °F | 62.5 °F | 1.52 in. |
| November | 21.7 °F | 47.7 °F | 0.55 in. |
| December | 12.6 °F | 36.1 °F | 0.5 in. |
| Annual | 34.3 °F | 60.9 °F | 17.29 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 4b : -25°F to -20°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 |