Sturgis, South Dakota has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from 1.5 °C (low) to 15.2 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 563.4 Millimeters. Sturgis is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 11 - May 20 through the first frost around Oct. 1 - Oct. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -10 °C | 2.7 °C | 13.72 mm |
| February | -9.1 °C | 3.4 °C | 19.05 mm |
| March | -4.8 °C | 8.6 °C | 34.04 mm |
| April | -0.1 °C | 13.6 °C | 62.74 mm |
| May | 5.6 °C | 18.7 °C | 117.35 mm |
| June | 11 °C | 24.8 °C | 86.61 mm |
| July | 14.6 °C | 29.5 °C | 59.44 mm |
| August | 13.6 °C | 29.1 °C | 47.5 mm |
| September | 8.5 °C | 24.2 °C | 34.54 mm |
| October | 1.8 °C | 15.7 °C | 51.31 mm |
| November | -4.4 °C | 8.6 °C | 22.61 mm |
| December | -8.7 °C | 3.3 °C | 14.48 mm |
| Annual | 1.5 °C | 15.2 °C | 563.39 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 1 - Oct. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 11 - May 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 150-180 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 5b : -26.1°C to -23.3°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 5a : -28.9°C to -26.1°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate |