WBGT in South Dakota - Klimo Insights

In South Dakota, WBGT is usually more about a shorter summer window than a long persistent season. July tends to be the period that matters most. The Central comes through as the warmer side of the state, while the West is lighter overall.

Browse 485 indexed Klimo WBGT locations in South Dakota. Use the featured places below for a faster starting point, or jump into the full directory. If you are new to WBGT, start with what WBGT means, how heat stress works, and how to interpret WBGT thresholds.

What stands out in South Dakota

The clearest statewide peak usually shows up in July.
The Central generally runs warmer than the West.
Pierre is one of the strongest higher-WBGT examples in the state, while Rapid City is a useful contrast.
The risk window is usually tighter here, so timing matters as much as location.

In South Dakota, the risk window is usually tighter than in the hottest humid states, so when an activity is scheduled can matter almost as much as where it happens. City-level context still matters within that shorter window.

Featured places in South Dakota: These cities are useful because they show where the shorter South Dakota WBGT season is more noticeable and where it stays more limited.

Browse the full alphabetical South Dakota location list below, or use the featured places above if you want a faster starting point.

Browse the full alphabetical South Dakota location list below, or use the featured places above if you want a faster starting point.

WBGT in Aberdeen

WBGT in Agar