Climate almanac

Brookings

South Dakota, United States · 44.31°, -96.80°

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What is the climate like in Brookings?

The best time to visit Brookings is typically June – September, with trip comfort peaking in September (7.4/10). Brookings is warmest in July, when daily highs average 84°F (29°C), and coolest in January, when lows fall to about 10°F (-12°C). The wettest month is typically August and the driest is February; the year sees roughly 30 in (760 mm) of precipitation.

  • Best time to visitJune – September — comfort peaks in September (7.4/10)
  • Warmest monthJuly — average high 84°F (29°C)
  • Coolest monthJanuary — average low 10°F (-12°C)
  • Wettest monthAugust (4.3 in (109 mm))
  • Driest monthFebruary (0.8 in (21 mm))
  • Annual precipitation30 in (760 mm)
  • Based on2016-2025 daily ERA5 reanalysis data (10-year normals)
  • Records fromBrookings 2 Ne, 3 km away (1893-2026)