Climate change in Douglas County, South Dakota
Since 1979, Douglas County, South Dakota has warmed 1.5°F, with 2 fewer days above 90°F, 1 fewer nights above 70°F and 10% more precipitation a year. Its climate in 1996–2025 is most like Antelope County, NE's was in 1951–1980.
- Average temperature: +1.5°F
- Summer highs (Jun–Aug): +0.4°F
- Winter lows (Dec–Feb): +2.3°F
- Precipitation: +10%
- Wettest day of the year: +63%
- Longest dry spell: −1 days
- Days above 90°F: −2 days
- Nights above 70°F: −1 days
- Freezing nights: −4 days
- Frost-free season: +5 days
- Muggy days: +11 days
- Summer heat index (Jun–Aug): +1.3°F
- Extreme fire-weather days: +9 days
- Snowfall: −28%
- Snowy days (1 inch or more): −7 days
Changes follow the trend line through every year from 1979 to 2025. Data: NOAA nClimGrid-Daily; humidity from gridMET, adjusted to airport observations.