Claire City, South Dakota has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 0.5 °C (low) to 11.5 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 639.8 Millimeters. Claire City 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 | -16.7 °C | -6.7 °C | 18.54 mm |
| February | -14.5 °C | -4.2 °C | 18.03 mm |
| March | -7.7 °C | 2.7 °C | 28.45 mm |
| April | 0 °C | 11.7 °C | 53.85 mm |
| May | 7.4 °C | 19.4 °C | 78.49 mm |
| June | 13.6 °C | 24.8 °C | 108.97 mm |
| July | 15.9 °C | 27.4 °C | 96.52 mm |
| August | 14.4 °C | 26.4 °C | 66.04 mm |
| September | 9.3 °C | 22.1 °C | 66.04 mm |
| October | 1.9 °C | 13.6 °C | 60.96 mm |
| November | -5.6 °C | 4.2 °C | 23.37 mm |
| December | -12.6 °C | -3.3 °C | 20.57 mm |
| Annual | 0.5 °C | 11.5 °C | 639.83 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 4a : -34.4°C to -31.7°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |