Wakonda, South Dakota has a Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation climate (Köppen classification: Dfa). Average annual temperatures range from 36.6 °F (low) to 58.1 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 27.6 Inches. Wakonda 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 | 9.3 °F | 28.2 °F | 0.55 in. |
| February | 13.4 °F | 33.1 °F | 0.73 in. |
| March | 24.0 °F | 45.3 °F | 1.45 in. |
| April | 35.4 °F | 58.4 °F | 2.94 in. |
| May | 47.6 °F | 69.9 °F | 3.95 in. |
| June | 58.9 °F | 80.3 °F | 4.28 in. |
| July | 62.9 °F | 84.6 °F | 3.09 in. |
| August | 60.4 °F | 82.2 °F | 3.19 in. |
| September | 51.2 °F | 75.5 °F | 2.96 in. |
| October | 37.7 °F | 61.7 °F | 2.43 in. |
| November | 24.4 °F | 45.6 °F | 1.21 in. |
| December | 13.8 °F | 32.1 °F | 0.81 in. |
| Annual | 36.6 °F | 58.1 °F | 27.59 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 |