Local weather forecast

Weather in Box Elder, SD

Updated 2026-09-26 06:45 local time · ZIP codes 57719

Cloudy
Now59°F

Cloudy

High / Low78° / 59°
Rain chance2%
Wind4 mph
No active weather alerts

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

Hourly

Next hours

NowCloudy59°21% rain
8 AMSunny64°3% rain
9 AMSunny68°2% rain
10 AMSunny73°1% rain
11 AMSunny76°1% rain
12 PMSunny77°1% rain
1 PMSunny77°0% rain
2 PMSunny77°0% rain
3 PMSunny78°0% rain
4 PMSunny77°0% rain
5 PMSunny76°0% rain
6 PMSunny73°0% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Sunny
78° 59°Sunny
Rain 2%Gust 18 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Overcast
82° 59°Overcast
Rain 23%Gust 17 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Patchy rain nearby
79° 62°Patchy rain nearby
Rain 59%Gust 15 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like59°F
Humidity89%
Pressure29.71 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind4 mph S
Wind gusts15 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index0
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:44 AM
Sunset06:43 PM
Moonrise06:30 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour3 PM · 78°F
Coolest hour6 AM · 59°F
Highest rain chance6 AM · 43%
Strongest gusts2 PM · 26 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Umbrella not essential

Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 10%).

Light layers should work

It feels like 59°F with winds near 4 mph.

Best window: 6 PM

73°F, 0% rain chance and 9 mph wind.

Allow a little extra driving time

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 26 mph.

Good conditions for an easy run

Current temperature is 59°F, wind 4 mph, rain chance up to 10%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 0.

Local weather characteristics in Box Elder

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

Box Elder is part of the Midwest weather region. The forecast point is near 44.12°N latitude and 103.08°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.

Box Elder weather today

Cloudy and 59°F in Box Elder, SD. Today's high is 78°F with a 2% rain chance. Winds are around 4 mph with gusts near 15 mph. Relative humidity is 89%, pressure is 29.71 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Box Elder

Sunrise is at 06:44 AM and sunset is at 06:43 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Overcast with a high near 82°F and a low near 59°F. The maximum rain chance is 23%.

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