Local weather forecast

Weather in Brookings, SD

Updated 2026-09-26 07:45 local time · ZIP codes 57006

Light rain shower
Now54°F

Light rain shower

High / Low59° / 54°
Rain chance94%
Wind15 mph
No active weather alerts

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

Hourly

Next hours

NowLight rain shower54°53% rain
9 AMPatchy rain nearby54°42% rain
10 AMOvercast55°34% rain
11 AMOvercast56°34% rain
12 PMPatchy rain nearby56°37% rain
1 PMPatchy rain nearby57°41% rain
2 PMLight rain shower58°57% rain
3 PMLight rain shower59°59% rain
4 PMLight rain shower59°75% rain
5 PMLight rain shower59°67% rain
6 PMPatchy rain nearby59°39% rain
7 PMPatchy rain nearby58°44% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Patchy rain nearby
59° 54°Patchy rain nearby
Rain 94%Gust 16 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Fog
72° 59°Fog
Rain 33%Gust 10 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Overcast
71° 56°Overcast
Rain 19%Gust 18 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like48°F
Humidity97%
Pressure29.95 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind15 mph SSE
Wind gusts29 mph
Precipitation0.01 in
UV index0
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise07:19 AM
Sunset07:17 PM
Moonrise07:05 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour1 AM · 61°F
Coolest hour9 AM · 54°F
Highest rain chance4 PM · 75%
Strongest gusts8 AM · 28 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Take an umbrella

Rain chance reaches about 75% over the next 12 hours.

A jacket or sweater is a good idea

It feels like 48°F with winds near 15 mph.

Best window: 11 AM

56°F, 34% rain chance and 12 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 29 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 54°F, wind 15 mph, rain chance up to 75%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 0.

Local weather characteristics in Brookings

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

Brookings is part of the Midwest weather region. The forecast point is near 44.31°N latitude and 96.80°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.

Brookings weather today

Light rain shower and 54°F in Brookings, SD. Today's high is 59°F with a 94% rain chance. Winds are around 15 mph with gusts near 29 mph. Relative humidity is 97%, pressure is 29.95 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Brookings

Sunrise is at 07:19 AM and sunset is at 07:17 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Fog with a high near 72°F and a low near 59°F. The maximum rain chance is 33%.

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