Tulare, South Dakota has a Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation climate (Köppen classification: Dfa). Average annual temperatures range from 33 °F (low) to 55.5 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 23.2 Inches. Tulare is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 4b. 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 | 3.6 °F | 23.0 °F | 0.52 in. |
| February | 7.8 °F | 28.4 °F | 0.75 in. |
| March | 19.8 °F | 41.1 °F | 1.03 in. |
| April | 32.0 °F | 56.0 °F | 2.31 in. |
| May | 45.0 °F | 68.7 °F | 3.26 in. |
| June | 56.0 °F | 78.5 °F | 3.78 in. |
| July | 60.9 °F | 84.2 °F | 3.41 in. |
| August | 57.9 °F | 82.5 °F | 2.67 in. |
| September | 48.2 °F | 74.3 °F | 2.29 in. |
| October | 34.6 °F | 58.9 °F | 1.93 in. |
| November | 21.0 °F | 42.4 °F | 0.65 in. |
| December | 9.6 °F | 28.3 °F | 0.64 in. |
| Annual | 33 °F | 55.5 °F | 23.24 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 4b : -25°F to -20°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 4a : -30°F to -25°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Abnormally Dry |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation |