Tripp, South Dakota has a Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation climate (Köppen classification: Dfa). Average annual temperatures range from 37.4 °F (low) to 60 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 25.9 Inches. Tripp 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 | 10.8 °F | 30.9 °F | 0.56 in. |
| February | 14.7 °F | 36.4 °F | 0.78 in. |
| March | 24.7 °F | 47.9 °F | 1.28 in. |
| April | 35.5 °F | 59.3 °F | 2.98 in. |
| May | 47.8 °F | 71.1 °F | 3.78 in. |
| June | 58.6 °F | 81.4 °F | 3.75 in. |
| July | 63.6 °F | 86.6 °F | 3.03 in. |
| August | 61.3 °F | 84.3 °F | 3.06 in. |
| September | 51.9 °F | 77.2 °F | 2.77 in. |
| October | 38.7 °F | 62.5 °F | 2.23 in. |
| November | 25.4 °F | 47.5 °F | 0.96 in. |
| December | 15.5 °F | 34.4 °F | 0.74 in. |
| Annual | 37.4 °F | 60 °F | 25.92 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 | Extreme Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation |