Cherry Creek, South Dakota has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from 1.4 °C (low) to 16.2 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 475.8 Millimeters. Cherry Creek is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 4b. 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 | -12.7 °C | 0.2 °C | 11.18 mm |
| February | -10.7 °C | 2.5 °C | 16.51 mm |
| March | -5.2 °C | 8.7 °C | 25.91 mm |
| April | 0.8 °C | 15.8 °C | 49.28 mm |
| May | 7.1 °C | 21.6 °C | 77.98 mm |
| June | 13.1 °C | 27.6 °C | 81.53 mm |
| July | 16.7 °C | 32.1 °C | 64.26 mm |
| August | 15.1 °C | 31.8 °C | 45.97 mm |
| September | 9.1 °C | 26.7 °C | 34.8 mm |
| October | 1.4 °C | 17.3 °C | 42.93 mm |
| November | -6.2 °C | 8.7 °C | 13.21 mm |
| December | -11.7 °C | 1.8 °C | 12.19 mm |
| Annual | 1.4 °C | 16.2 °C | 475.75 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 4b : -31.7°C to -28.9°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 4b : -31.7°C to -28.9°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Abnormally Dry |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate |