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Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
What will summer weather be like in South Dakota this year? Here's what AccuWeather predicts
This summer is expected to be hotter than normal in South Dakota and across the central U.S., according to AccuWeather's long-range forecast. The meteorological start to summer is June 1, and it runs through the end of August – three months that, across the country, will feature "sweltering heat, severe weather, intense wildfires and the start of a dynamic hurricane season," AccuWeather's report says. Temperatures across much of the U.S. are expected to be above the historical average from June to August, with the worst heat in the northern Rockies and across the Great Plains. South Dakota won't be an exception, with temperatures forecast to be three degrees or more above the historical average from June to August in most of the state, according to AccuWeather's forecast. In the Sioux Falls area, high temperatures have already reached the upper-80s in May, with the average monthly temperature near 80 degrees, a National Weather Service report says. The high temperatures forecast this summer will likely mean more expensive air conditioning costs for millions of families nationwide. But without relief from the heat, people are more likely to suffer from heat stress and other health issues, said AccuWeather senior meteorologist and climate expert Brett Anderson. "More people die from extreme heat than from hurricanes, tornadoes, floods and cold weather combined," Anderson said. South Dakota has been plagued by drought since 2024, though recent rainfall has somewhat improved the situation, according to a South Dakota State University Extension report. The U.S. Drought Monitor reduced the drought area from 100% to 58% of the state between April 1 and May 8. Still, with higher-than-average temperatures expected, AccuWeather's long-range forecast predicts nearly the entire state will be at a moderate to high drought risk this summer. "Drought can have a big impact on the growing season in this region, including spring wheat, corn and soybeans," said AccuWeather senior meteorologist Paul Pastelok. This article originally appeared on Sioux Falls Argus Leader: AccuWeather forecasts a hot, dry summer for South Dakota in 2025
Yahoo
04-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
SDSU offers gardening webinar series in May
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — For those who want to learn more about gardening four hour-long webinars will be offered by South Dakota State University Extension. The classes are May 6, 8, 13 and 15 as part of the virtual Backyard Natural Resources series, according to SDSU. Falls Park Farmer's Market returns May 3 The webinars are for experienced and aspiring gardeners. Backyard Natural Resources will delve into a different topic important for lawn and garden management. They are free to attend, but registration is required to receive the Zoom link. To register, visit and search 'backyard'. For those who can't attend live, the series will be posted to the SDSU Extension YouTube channel. This year's series starts on May 6 with a presentation by Chris Goldade from the South Dakota Soil Health Coalition on soil health, and continues on May 8 with Robin Buterbaugh, SDSU Extension Horticulture Field Specialist, discussing rainwater harvesting and water conservation strategies. On May 13, Amanda Bachmann, SDSU Extension Urban Entomology Field Specialist, will talk about 'balancing bugs and blooms' on a backyard scale and the importance of insects to a healthy outdoor ecosystem. The series will end on May 15 with a spring climate outlook from Laura Edwards, SDSU Extension State Climatologist; and tips on gardening in a drought from Kristine Lang, assistant professor and SDSU Extension Consumer Horticulture Specialist. How soon is too soon to plant your garden? Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
