Kadoka, South Dakota has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from 2 °C (low) to 16.1 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 516.4 Millimeters. Kadoka is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 11 - May 20 through the first frost around Sep. 21 - Sep. 30.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -10.9 °C | 1.3 °C | 13.46 mm |
| February | -9.6 °C | 3.5 °C | 18.03 mm |
| March | -4.8 °C | 9.4 °C | 32.26 mm |
| April | 0.5 °C | 15.1 °C | 52.83 mm |
| May | 6.7 °C | 20.9 °C | 87.63 mm |
| June | 12.6 °C | 26.7 °C | 89.66 mm |
| July | 16.3 °C | 31.3 °C | 66.55 mm |
| August | 14.9 °C | 30.8 °C | 49.28 mm |
| September | 9.7 °C | 26.1 °C | 34.54 mm |
| October | 2.3 °C | 17.1 °C | 40.39 mm |
| November | -4.7 °C | 8.8 °C | 15.49 mm |
| December | -9.6 °C | 2.5 °C | 16.26 mm |
| Annual | 2 °C | 16.1 °C | 516.38 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Sep. 21 - Sep. 30 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 11 - May 20 |
| 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 | Abnormally Dry |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate |