Kidder, South Dakota has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 0.2 °C (low) to 11.8 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 605.5 Millimeters. Kidder is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 4a. 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 | -16.9 °C | -6.8 °C | 14.99 mm |
| February | -14.3 °C | -3.9 °C | 15.49 mm |
| March | -7.6 °C | 3.2 °C | 23.37 mm |
| April | -0.2 °C | 12.3 °C | 46.48 mm |
| May | 7.2 °C | 19.9 °C | 81.53 mm |
| June | 13.3 °C | 25.1 °C | 105.66 mm |
| July | 15.6 °C | 27.7 °C | 98.81 mm |
| August | 14.1 °C | 27.1 °C | 60.71 mm |
| September | 8.9 °C | 22.6 °C | 66.8 mm |
| October | 1.4 °C | 14.1 °C | 56.13 mm |
| November | -6.2 °C | 4.2 °C | 18.8 mm |
| December | -12.8 °C | -3.4 °C | 16.76 mm |
| Annual | 0.2 °C | 11.8 °C | 605.53 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 4a : -34.4°C to -31.7°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 |