Lowry, South Dakota has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from 0.4 °C (low) to 13 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 497.8 Millimeters. Lowry 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 Sep. 21 - Sep. 30.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -15.2 °C | -4.7 °C | 10.41 mm |
| February | -13.1 °C | -2.1 °C | 14.48 mm |
| March | -7.1 °C | 4.9 °C | 20.57 mm |
| April | -0.5 °C | 13.1 °C | 42.67 mm |
| May | 6.4 °C | 19.9 °C | 74.68 mm |
| June | 12.4 °C | 25.4 °C | 87.88 mm |
| July | 15.3 °C | 29.1 °C | 73.66 mm |
| August | 14.2 °C | 28.4 °C | 57.91 mm |
| September | 8.9 °C | 23.5 °C | 44.7 mm |
| October | 1.4 °C | 14.6 °C | 44.45 mm |
| November | -5.9 °C | 5.4 °C | 13.97 mm |
| December | -12 °C | -2.1 °C | 12.45 mm |
| Annual | 0.4 °C | 13 °C | 497.83 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 4b : -31.7°C to -28.9°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 |