Philip, South Dakota has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from 1.3 °C (low) to 16 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 439.2 Millimeters. Philip is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 4b. 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 | -12.1 °C | 0.8 °C | 11.18 mm |
| February | -10.5 °C | 3.1 °C | 14.99 mm |
| March | -5.4 °C | 9.1 °C | 26.16 mm |
| April | 0.1 °C | 14.8 °C | 51.05 mm |
| May | 6.5 °C | 20.7 °C | 76.71 mm |
| June | 12.5 °C | 26.7 °C | 75.18 mm |
| July | 16.2 °C | 31.9 °C | 48.01 mm |
| August | 14.6 °C | 31.3 °C | 40.64 mm |
| September | 8.9 °C | 26.2 °C | 29.97 mm |
| October | 1.3 °C | 16.9 °C | 38.61 mm |
| November | -5.7 °C | 8.7 °C | 13.97 mm |
| December | -10.8 °C | 2.3 °C | 12.7 mm |
| Annual | 1.3 °C | 16 °C | 439.17 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 4b : -31.7°C to -28.9°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 |