Local weather forecast

Weather in Buffalo, SD

Updated 2026-09-26 09:00 local time · ZIP codes 57720

Sunny
Now63°F

Sunny

High / Low74° / 56°
Rain chance3%
Wind17 mph
No active weather alerts

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

Hourly

Next hours

NowSunny63°4% rain
10 AMSunny66°1% rain
11 AMSunny68°0% rain
12 PMSunny71°1% rain
1 PMSunny72°1% rain
2 PMSunny73°1% rain
3 PMSunny74°0% rain
4 PMSunny74°0% rain
5 PMSunny73°0% rain
6 PMSunny71°0% rain
7 PMClear66°1% rain
8 PMClear64°1% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Sunny
74° 56°Sunny
Rain 3%Gust 20 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Light rain shower
65° 53°Light rain shower
Rain 67%Gust 13 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Thundery outbreaks in nearby
78° 58°Thundery outbreaks in nearby
Rain 60%Gust 13 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like54°F
Humidity62%
Pressure29.81 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind17 mph NW
Wind gusts21 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index1
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:46 AM
Sunset06:44 PM
Moonrise06:31 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour4 PM · 74°F
Coolest hour7 AM · 53°F
Highest rain chance12 AM · 10%
Strongest gusts10 AM · 24 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Umbrella not essential

Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 4%).

Light layers should work

It feels like 54°F with winds near 17 mph.

Best window: 6 PM

71°F, 0% rain chance and 7 mph wind.

Driving conditions look generally normal

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 24 mph.

Good conditions for an easy run

Current temperature is 63°F, wind 17 mph, rain chance up to 4%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 1.

Local weather characteristics in Buffalo

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

Buffalo is part of the Midwest weather region. The forecast point is near 45.58°N latitude and 103.55°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.

Buffalo weather today

Sunny and 63°F in Buffalo, SD. Today's high is 74°F with a 3% rain chance. Winds are around 17 mph with gusts near 21 mph. Relative humidity is 62%, pressure is 29.81 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Buffalo

Sunrise is at 06:46 AM and sunset is at 06:44 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Light rain shower with a high near 65°F and a low near 53°F. The maximum rain chance is 67%.

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