Fruitdale, South Dakota has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from 0.9 °C (low) to 15.6 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 508.3 Millimeters. Fruitdale 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 Sep. 21 - Sep. 30.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -11.3 °C | 1.7 °C | 13.21 mm |
| February | -9.8 °C | 3.2 °C | 16.26 mm |
| March | -5.1 °C | 9 °C | 26.92 mm |
| April | -0.3 °C | 14.4 °C | 55.88 mm |
| May | 5.6 °C | 19.6 °C | 90.68 mm |
| June | 11.1 °C | 25.8 °C | 83.82 mm |
| July | 14.6 °C | 30.6 °C | 52.58 mm |
| August | 13.5 °C | 30.3 °C | 41.15 mm |
| September | 7.8 °C | 24.8 °C | 37.08 mm |
| October | 0.8 °C | 16.4 °C | 52.32 mm |
| November | -5.4 °C | 8.3 °C | 20.83 mm |
| December | -10.3 °C | 2.6 °C | 17.53 mm |
| Annual | 0.9 °C | 15.6 °C | 508.26 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Sep. 21 - Sep. 30 |
| 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 4b : -31.7°C to -28.9°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Moderate Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate |