Central City, South Dakota has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Annual precipitation averages 787.4 Millimeters. Central City is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 21 - May 31 through the first frost around Sep. 21 - Sep. 30.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -10.1 °C | 2.2 °C | 36.58 mm |
| February | -10 °C | 2.5 °C | 41.66 mm |
| March | -5.9 °C | 7.1 °C | 52.83 mm |
| April | -1.9 °C | 10.9 °C | 87.88 mm |
| May | 3.3 °C | 16.1 °C | 126.75 mm |
| June | 8.6 °C | 22.2 °C | 100.58 mm |
| July | 12.3 °C | 26.8 °C | 79.25 mm |
| August | 11.3 °C | 26.4 °C | 60.71 mm |
| September | 6.6 °C | 21.4 °C | 46.23 mm |
| October | 0.3 °C | 13.3 °C | 79.25 mm |
| November | -5.2 °C | 6.9 °C | 39.62 mm |
| December | -9.2 °C | 2.3 °C | 36.07 mm |
| Annual | 0 °C | 13.2 °C | 787.41 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Sep. 21 - Sep. 30 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 21 - May 31 |
| Average Days With Frost | 150-180 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5b : -26.1°C to -23.3°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 5a : -28.9°C to -26.1°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Extreme Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate |