Sturgis, South Dakota has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from 34.7 °F (low) to 59.3 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 22.2 Inches. Sturgis is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 11 - May 20 through the first frost around Oct. 1 - Oct. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14.0 °F | 36.8 °F | 0.54 in. |
| February | 15.7 °F | 38.2 °F | 0.75 in. |
| March | 23.4 °F | 47.5 °F | 1.34 in. |
| April | 31.8 °F | 56.4 °F | 2.47 in. |
| May | 42.0 °F | 65.6 °F | 4.62 in. |
| June | 51.8 °F | 76.7 °F | 3.41 in. |
| July | 58.3 °F | 85.1 °F | 2.34 in. |
| August | 56.4 °F | 84.4 °F | 1.87 in. |
| September | 47.3 °F | 75.5 °F | 1.36 in. |
| October | 35.2 °F | 60.3 °F | 2.02 in. |
| November | 24.0 °F | 47.4 °F | 0.89 in. |
| December | 16.3 °F | 38.0 °F | 0.57 in. |
| Annual | 34.7 °F | 59.3 °F | 22.18 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 1 - Oct. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 11 - May 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 150-180 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5b : -15°F to -10°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 5a : -20°F to -15°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate |