Caputa, South Dakota has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from 1.7 °C (low) to 15.5 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 428.2 Millimeters. Caputa 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 | -10.6 °C | 2.1 °C | 7.62 mm |
| February | -9.4 °C | 3.4 °C | 9.91 mm |
| March | -4.7 °C | 9.1 °C | 21.34 mm |
| April | 0.2 °C | 13.8 °C | 46.99 mm |
| May | 6.3 °C | 19.2 °C | 86.61 mm |
| June | 11.9 °C | 25.4 °C | 75.44 mm |
| July | 15.5 °C | 30.3 °C | 53.59 mm |
| August | 14.4 °C | 29.9 °C | 41.4 mm |
| September | 8.9 °C | 24.8 °C | 30.73 mm |
| October | 1.8 °C | 16.3 °C | 37.08 mm |
| November | -4.6 °C | 8.9 °C | 10.16 mm |
| December | -9.5 °C | 2.9 °C | 7.37 mm |
| Annual | 1.7 °C | 15.5 °C | 428.24 mm |
| 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 : -28.9°C to -26.1°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 5a : -28.9°C to -26.1°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate |