Badger, South Dakota has a Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation climate (Köppen classification: Dfa). Average annual temperatures range from 33.2 °F (low) to 54.2 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 25.5 Inches. Badger 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 Oct. 1 - Oct. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.0 °F | 22.5 °F | 0.58 in. |
| February | 7.9 °F | 27.3 °F | 0.69 in. |
| March | 19.8 °F | 39.4 °F | 1.15 in. |
| April | 31.9 °F | 54.9 °F | 2.43 in. |
| May | 44.9 °F | 67.5 °F | 3.5 in. |
| June | 55.9 °F | 77.2 °F | 4.15 in. |
| July | 60.2 °F | 82.2 °F | 3.39 in. |
| August | 57.6 °F | 80.0 °F | 3.09 in. |
| September | 48.9 °F | 72.6 °F | 2.75 in. |
| October | 35.2 °F | 58.1 °F | 2.15 in. |
| November | 21.9 °F | 41.3 °F | 0.91 in. |
| December | 10.1 °F | 27.5 °F | 0.73 in. |
| Annual | 33.2 °F | 54.2 °F | 25.52 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 4b : -25°F to -20°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 4b : -25°F to -20°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Moderate Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation |