Aurora Center, South Dakota has a Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation climate (Köppen classification: Dfa). Average annual temperatures range from 36 °F (low) to 59 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 24.4 Inches. Aurora Center is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 5a. 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 | 9.4 °F | 29.5 °F | 0.51 in. |
| February | 13.2 °F | 34.4 °F | 0.71 in. |
| March | 23.1 °F | 46.2 °F | 1.13 in. |
| April | 34.1 °F | 58.4 °F | 2.87 in. |
| May | 46.3 °F | 69.9 °F | 3.61 in. |
| June | 57.2 °F | 80.2 °F | 3.8 in. |
| July | 62.5 °F | 86.9 °F | 2.93 in. |
| August | 60.2 °F | 84.8 °F | 2.82 in. |
| September | 50.7 °F | 76.8 °F | 2.55 in. |
| October | 37.1 °F | 61.6 °F | 2.01 in. |
| November | 23.9 °F | 46.0 °F | 0.83 in. |
| December | 13.8 °F | 32.8 °F | 0.63 in. |
| Annual | 36 °F | 59 °F | 24.4 in. |
| 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 5a : -20°F to -15°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 5a : -20°F to -15°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation |