Pukwana, South Dakota has a Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation climate (Köppen classification: Dfa). Average annual temperatures range from 35.4 °F (low) to 59.3 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 21.5 Inches. Pukwana 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 | 8.6 °F | 29.6 °F | 0.45 in. |
| February | 12.2 °F | 34.4 °F | 0.58 in. |
| March | 22.3 °F | 46.3 °F | 0.92 in. |
| April | 33.6 °F | 59.0 °F | 2.26 in. |
| May | 46.0 °F | 70.1 °F | 3.39 in. |
| June | 57.0 °F | 80.7 °F | 3.84 in. |
| July | 62.3 °F | 87.7 °F | 2.65 in. |
| August | 59.9 °F | 85.5 °F | 2.45 in. |
| September | 50.5 °F | 77.5 °F | 2.1 in. |
| October | 36.6 °F | 62.5 °F | 1.65 in. |
| November | 23.3 °F | 45.9 °F | 0.75 in. |
| December | 13.0 °F | 32.9 °F | 0.46 in. |
| Annual | 35.4 °F | 59.3 °F | 21.5 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 5a : -20°F to -15°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation |