Caputa, South Dakota has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from 35.1 °F (low) to 59.9 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 16.9 Inches. Caputa 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 | 13.0 °F | 35.7 °F | 0.3 in. |
| February | 15.0 °F | 38.1 °F | 0.39 in. |
| March | 23.6 °F | 48.3 °F | 0.84 in. |
| April | 32.4 °F | 56.8 °F | 1.85 in. |
| May | 43.4 °F | 66.6 °F | 3.41 in. |
| June | 53.5 °F | 77.8 °F | 2.97 in. |
| July | 59.9 °F | 86.5 °F | 2.11 in. |
| August | 58.0 °F | 85.9 °F | 1.63 in. |
| September | 48.0 °F | 76.7 °F | 1.21 in. |
| October | 35.3 °F | 61.4 °F | 1.46 in. |
| November | 23.7 °F | 48.0 °F | 0.4 in. |
| December | 14.9 °F | 37.2 °F | 0.29 in. |
| Annual | 35.1 °F | 59.9 °F | 16.86 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 | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate |