South Shore, South Dakota has a Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year climate (Köppen classification: Dfb). Average annual temperatures range from 0.1 °C (low) to 11.8 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 651.2 Millimeters. South Shore 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 | -16.4 °C | -6.1 °C | 17.27 mm |
| February | -14.4 °C | -3.5 °C | 17.78 mm |
| March | -7.7 °C | 3.3 °C | 30.73 mm |
| April | -0.6 °C | 12.1 °C | 61.98 mm |
| May | 6.7 °C | 19.2 °C | 78.99 mm |
| June | 12.7 °C | 24.6 °C | 100.58 mm |
| July | 15.3 °C | 27.6 °C | 96.77 mm |
| August | 13.9 °C | 26.6 °C | 74.17 mm |
| September | 9.1 °C | 22.2 °C | 69.09 mm |
| October | 1.7 °C | 13.9 °C | 60.45 mm |
| November | -5.9 °C | 4.6 °C | 24.13 mm |
| December | -12.7 °C | -3.2 °C | 19.3 mm |
| Annual | 0.1 °C | 11.8 °C | 651.24 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 | Dfb - Humid Continental Mild Summer, Wet All Year |