Local weather forecast

Weather in Alexandria, SD

Updated 2026-09-26 11:00 local time · ZIP codes 57311

Patchy rain nearby
Now61°F

Patchy rain nearby

High / Low65° / 56°
Rain chance84%
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

NowPatchy rain nearby61°31% rain
12 PMPatchy rain nearby63°29% rain
1 PMOvercast64°27% rain
2 PMOvercast65°23% rain
3 PMOvercast65°25% rain
4 PMOvercast65°25% rain
5 PMOvercast65°25% rain
6 PMOvercast64°26% rain
7 PMOvercast63°28% rain
8 PMOvercast64°29% rain
9 PMOvercast64°31% rain
10 PMPatchy rain nearby63°32% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Overcast
65° 56°Overcast
Rain 84%Gust 16 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Patchy rain nearby
73° 61°Patchy rain nearby
Rain 39%Gust 11 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Overcast
75° 59°Overcast
Rain 76%Gust 19 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like56°F
Humidity91%
Pressure29.91 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind14 mph SSE
Wind gusts21 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index1
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise07:23 AM
Sunset07:21 PM
Moonrise07:09 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour2 PM · 65°F
Coolest hour11 AM · 61°F
Highest rain chance1 AM · 43%
Strongest gusts11 AM · 21 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Umbrella may help

There is a moderate rain chance, peaking near 32%.

Light layers should work

It feels like 56°F with winds near 14 mph.

Best window: 2 PM

65°F, 23% rain chance and 14 mph wind.

Driving conditions look generally normal

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 21 mph.

Good conditions for an easy run

Current temperature is 61°F, wind 14 mph, rain chance up to 32%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 1.

Local weather characteristics in Alexandria

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

Alexandria is part of the Midwest weather region. The forecast point is near 43.65°N latitude and 97.78°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.

Alexandria weather today

Patchy rain nearby and 61°F in Alexandria, SD. Today's high is 65°F with a 84% rain chance. Winds are around 14 mph with gusts near 21 mph. Relative humidity is 91%, pressure is 29.91 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Alexandria

Sunrise is at 07:23 AM and sunset is at 07:21 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Patchy rain nearby with a high near 73°F and a low near 61°F. The maximum rain chance is 39%.

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