South Dakota Now
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Right Now
Today: Mostly Sunny, high near 88°F, low around 59°F
Source: National Weather Service.
Source: National Weather Service.
Active Weather Alerts
No active alerts right now.
Recent Earthquakes
No recent earthquakes recorded.
Active Wildfires
- Deckert — Oglala Lakota191 ac
- Brooks — Oglala Lakota15 ac
- Prairie Win — Oglala Lakota0 ac
- Baby Bill — Todd0 ac
- Route 7 — Todd—
- Curve — Buffalo—
Source: National Interagency Fire Center.
Disaster Declarations
- STRAIGHT-LINE WINDSTue Apr 07 2026Pennington (County)
- STRAIGHT-LINE WINDSTue Apr 07 2026Fall River (County)
- STRAIGHT-LINE WINDSTue Apr 07 2026Custer (County)
- QURY FIREFri Mar 13 2026Custer (County)
- SEVERE STORM AND FLOODINGThu Sep 11 2025Lake Traverse (Sisseton) Indian Reservation
- SEVERE STORM, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODINGFri Nov 01 2024Cheyenne River Indian Reservation
- SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODINGThu Aug 15 2024Brule (County)
- SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODINGThu Aug 15 2024Hanson (County)
- SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODINGThu Aug 15 2024Sanborn (County)
- SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODINGThu Aug 15 2024McCook (County)
Source: FEMA OpenFEMA.
More for South Dakota
228 EPA-registered Toxic Release Inventory facilities in South Dakota.
Gas Prices
EIA does not publish a state-level retail gasoline series for South Dakota. See national gas prices.
Electricity
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Economy
Source: Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED), South Dakota-specific series.
Housing
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey.
Population & Income
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
Race & Ethnicity
Major Cities
Airports
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the weather like in South Dakota right now?
As of the latest update, it's 78.8°F and Clear in South Dakota. Today's forecast: Mostly Sunny.
What is the population of South Dakota?
South Dakota has a population of approximately 890,342, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
How much does electricity cost in South Dakota?
Residential electricity in South Dakota costs about 13.38¢ per kWh, per the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
What is the median home value in South Dakota?
The median home value in South Dakota is $257,400, per U.S. Census Bureau ACS estimates.
What is the unemployment rate in South Dakota?
The unemployment rate in South Dakota is 2%, per the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED).
Are there any active weather alerts in South Dakota?
No active National Weather Service alerts for South Dakota at this time.