Soldier Creek, 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 60.7 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 20.6 Inches. Soldier Creek 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 | 12.2 °F | 35.1 °F | 0.46 in. |
| February | 14.8 °F | 38.6 °F | 0.62 in. |
| March | 23.3 °F | 48.5 °F | 1.13 in. |
| April | 33.1 °F | 58.0 °F | 2.35 in. |
| May | 43.9 °F | 68.8 °F | 3.22 in. |
| June | 54.9 °F | 80.0 °F | 3.4 in. |
| July | 61.0 °F | 88.0 °F | 2.62 in. |
| August | 58.9 °F | 86.7 °F | 2.06 in. |
| September | 49.0 °F | 78.1 °F | 1.69 in. |
| October | 35.7 °F | 62.4 °F | 1.77 in. |
| November | 23.8 °F | 48.0 °F | 0.73 in. |
| December | 14.7 °F | 36.5 °F | 0.53 in. |
| Annual | 35.4 °F | 60.7 °F | 20.58 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 | Moderate Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation |