Local weather forecast

Weather in Alcester, SD

Updated 2026-09-26 08:45 local time · ZIP codes 57001

Light rain shower
Now59°F

Light rain shower

High / Low68° / 56°
Rain chance92%
Wind14 mph
No active weather alerts

No government weather alerts were returned for this location at the latest update.

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Next hours

NowLight rain shower59°59% rain
10 AMPatchy rain nearby59°42% rain
11 AMPatchy rain nearby61°33% rain
12 PMPatchy rain nearby61°31% rain
1 PMPatchy rain nearby64°30% rain
2 PMPatchy rain nearby65°32% rain
3 PMOvercast67°21% rain
4 PMPatchy rain nearby68°27% rain
5 PMPatchy rain nearby67°22% rain
6 PMPatchy rain nearby65°35% rain
7 PMPatchy rain nearby63°44% rain
8 PMPatchy rain nearby62°39% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Patchy rain nearby
68° 56°Patchy rain nearby
Rain 92%Gust 15 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Patchy rain nearby
70° 60°Patchy rain nearby
Rain 61%Gust 10 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Overcast
73° 58°Overcast
Rain 17%Gust 15 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like53°F
Humidity97%
Pressure29.96 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind14 mph SSE
Wind gusts30 mph
Precipitation0.01 in
UV index0
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise07:18 AM
Sunset07:17 PM
Moonrise07:05 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour4 PM · 68°F
Coolest hour9 AM · 59°F
Highest rain chance1 AM · 64%
Strongest gusts9 AM · 29 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Take an umbrella

Rain chance reaches about 44% over the next 12 hours.

Light layers should work

It feels like 53°F with winds near 14 mph.

Best window: 5 PM

67°F, 22% rain chance and 11 mph wind.

Allow a little extra driving time

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 30 mph.

Run with a few weather adjustments

Current temperature is 59°F, wind 14 mph, rain chance up to 44%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 0.

Local weather characteristics in Alcester

South Dakota has a continental climate with hot summers, cold winters, frequent wind and strong differences between the Black Hills and the open plains.

Alcester is part of the Midwest weather region. The forecast point is near 43.02°N latitude and 96.63°W longitude. Local temperature, wind and precipitation can still differ from nearby places, especially where terrain, coastlines or urban development create small-scale weather changes.

Alcester weather today

Light rain shower and 59°F in Alcester, SD. Today's high is 68°F with a 92% rain chance. Winds are around 14 mph with gusts near 30 mph. Relative humidity is 97%, pressure is 29.96 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Alcester

Sunrise is at 07:18 AM and sunset is at 07:17 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Patchy rain nearby with a high near 70°F and a low near 60°F. The maximum rain chance is 61%.

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