The climate of Beresford
Beresford,
South Dakota, features a Humid continental climate according to the Köppen Climate Classification - the Dfa category, meaning the summer months bring heat, with no dry season, while the winter months often see snow. Spread across the year, the town experiences weather fluctuations with steep temperature swings between summer and winter.
Average high temperatures reach their peak of 83.3°F (28.5°C) in
July and drop to their lowest of 25.2°F (-3.8°C) in
January. At the other end of the scale, average low temperatures range from an inviting 64.2°F (17.9°C) in July to a brisk 11.5°F (-11.4°C) in January, underlining the stark seasonal variations.
Relative humidity levels hover in a range from 67% in
April to a humid 85% in January. Rainfall typically accumulates most heavily in
June at 2.05" (52mm), but reduced to a mere 0.31" (8mm) in
February and
November. Snowfall can generally be expected from
October to April, however is most significant in
December at 1.54" (39mm).
The best time to visit Beresford
A visit to
Beresford will be most delightful in the late spring and early fall seasons when average high temperatures stay comfortably in the late 50°F (10°C) to early 70°F (21.1°C) range. The months of
May and
September particularly combine warm temperatures, low humidity levels, and acceptable rainfall amounts. These seasons offer extended daylight hours, with May boasting 14.7 hours per day, and September not far behind with 12.5 hours daily.
The worst time to visit Beresford
Winter can be a challenging season to visit
Beresford, primarily due to its cold and snowy weather conditions.
January brings the lowest temperatures in the year, plummeting to an average low of 11.5°F (-11.4°C). Moreover, snow starts accumulating in January and continues until late
March.
Spring weather in Beresford
With the arrival of spring in
Beresford, temperatures start rising from the chill of winter.
March sees an average high of 45.1°F (7.3°C), which quickly escalates to 57.2°F (14°C) in
April, and a pleasant 68.9°F (20.5°C) is touched in
May. On the other hand, night-time lows can range evenly from 29.7°F (-1.3°C) in March to 51.3°F (10.7°C) in May. Rainfall increases from 0.79" (20mm) in March up to 1.73" (44mm) in May.
Summer weather in Beresford
The mercury hits its stride in
Beresford over the summer months, with average highs reaching their zenith at 83.3°F (28.5°C) in
July. The warmest night temperatures also feature in this season, maintaining a comforting range from 61.9°F (16.6°C) to 64.2°F (17.9°C). The summer days are long and bright, providing an average of 15 sunlight hours from
June to July. Rainfall is plentiful during these months, peaking to 2.05" (52mm) in June.
Autumn weather in Beresford
In
Beresford, autumn presents a gradual decrease in temperature from the heat of summer.
September offers warm daytime temperatures at 75°F (23.9°C) and comfortable nights at 54.7°F (12.6°C). By
November, daytime temperatures decline to 45.3°F (7.4°C), and nights can get chilly at 30.6°F (-0.8°C). Rainfall lessens from 1.14" (29mm) in September to 0.31" (8mm) in November.
Winter weather in Beresford
Winter is unquestionably the harshest season in
Beresford.
December to
February faces the cold wave, with lowest temperatures dropping to 11.5°F (-11.4°C) in
January. Daytime temperatures also retreat to average highs in the 20°F (-6.7°C) to 30°F (-1.1°C) range. Rainfall is scarce, with December registering 0.67" (17mm), which further reduces to 0.35" (9mm) by January. This season brings with it snowfall, with the heaviest snow seen in December at 1.54" (39mm).
Weather in January
January in
Beresford,
South Dakota is marked by snow and cold temperatures as it is the heart of winter. The coldest month of the year, with temperatures reaching a chilling 11.5°F (-11.4°C) low and 25.2°F (-3.8°C) high. It also experiences a significant amount of cloudy days with a high percentage of cloud cover.
Weather in January » Weather in February
February is another winter month in
Beresford,
South Dakota, but the weather starts to show a slight warm shift. The snowfall, while still substantial, begins to decrease allowing for a bit more outdoor activity. The most notable change is seen in daylight hours which increase from 9.4 hours in
January to 10.6 hours in February.
Weather in February » Weather in March
March indicates the beginning of Spring in
Beresford,
South Dakota. The weather starts to improve, with temperatures showing a significant increase from
February values; a high of 45.1°F (7.3°C) and low of 29.7°F (-1.3°C). The increase in temperature leads to snow beginning to thaw, replaced by more rainfall.
Weather in March »
Weather in April
April continues the warming trend in
Beresford,
South Dakota, indicating full bloom spring. While
March experienced seven days of snow on average, April sees a dramatic decline to just 1.6 days of snow. The temperatures rise further with the mercury hitting a high of 57.2°F (14°C) and a low of 40.1°F (4.5°C).
Weather in April » Weather in May
May signifies the transition from spring to summer in
Beresford,
South Dakota. The weather gets warmer, and the likelihood of snow reduces to practically nil alongside an increase in humidity. May sees the year's highest rainfall of 2.05" (52mm) but maintains longer sunshine hours as compared to
April.
Weather in May » Weather in June
June marks the beginning of summer in
Beresford,
South Dakota; it is also the hottest month with a high of 83.3°F (28.5°C) and a low of 61.9°F (16.6°C). Longer days coupled with sunshine hours of 15.3 just add to the basking in the sun.
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Weather in July
July in
Beresford,
South Dakota is characterized by high temperatures, making it characteristically warm. While the heat continues, the sunshine hours decrease slightly from
June figures. July is also known to have a lower wind speed compared to previous months enhancing a sense of calmness.
Weather in July » Weather in August
In
August, the weather in
Beresford,
South Dakota starts to relent from the peak summer highs. The nights get cooler with the temperature dropping to a low of 61.2°F (16.2°C) while the highest temperature expected is 81.9°F (27.7°C).
Weather in August »Weather in September
September in
Beresford,
South Dakota marks the beginning of the fall season. The transition to cooler fall temperatures becomes apparent with the mercury registering a high of 75°F (23.9°C) and a low of 54.7°F (12.6°C). The daylight hours start reducing signaling the beginning of fall.
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Weather in October
October brings in full swing fall in
Beresford,
South Dakota with a significant drop in temperatures, reaching a high of 59°F (15°C) and a low of 42.4°F (5.8°C). The frequency of rains decreases making it one of the drier months.
Weather in October » Weather in November
November in
Beresford,
South Dakota is the prelude to winter. A further decline in temperatures is observed; a high of 45.3°F (7.4°C) and a low of 30.6°F (-0.8°C). Shorter daylight hours coupled with fewer sunlit hours indicate the onset of the cooler season.
Weather in November » Weather in December
December is when winter sets in
Beresford,
South Dakota. The temperatures plunge further having a high of 29.3°F (-1.5°C) and a low of 17.1°F (-8.3°C). With a higher occurrence of snowfall, areas in and around Beresford become scenic winter landscapes.
Weather in December »