Mitchell Average Rainfall by Month

This page shows the average precipitation (including snowfall) in each month of the year in Mitchell, South Dakota. It is based on NOAA data for the years 1991–2020.

Average temperature by month

What's the Rainiest Month in Mitchell?

In Mitchell, June has the greatest precipitation of any month. On average, Mitchell gets 3.5 inches of precipitation in June.

June is also the month where rain is most common. 35.9% of days in June will have at least some rain.

What's the Driest Month in Mitchell?

In Mitchell, January has the least precipitation of any month. On average, Mitchell gets 0.36 inches of precipitation in January.

November is the month with the lowest chance of precipitation. 11.4% of days in November will have measurable rain or snow.

Month	Precipitation	% Chance
January	0.36 in	12.1
February	0.60 in	13.9
March	0.96 in	17.1
April	2.50 in	28.4
May	3.21 in	33.5
June	3.54 in	35.9
July	2.75 in	26.2
August	2.63 in	25.6
September	2.28 in	22.2
October	1.78 in	19.3
November	0.71 in	11.4
December	0.52 in	12.4
Year	21.73 in	21.4

Weather Station Details

Years	Station	Coordinates
2000–2024	Mitchell Municipal Airport	location
1893–1999	Mitchell 2 N	location