Weather in Chester, SD
Updated 2026-09-26 09:00 local time · ZIP codes 57016
Overcast
No government weather alerts were returned for this location at the latest update.
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Weather details
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Weather insights for today
Rain chance reaches about 74% over the next 12 hours.
It feels like 50°F with winds near 12 mph.
60°F, 36% rain chance and 9 mph wind.
Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 24 mph.
Current temperature is 55°F, wind 12 mph, rain chance up to 74%.
UV index is 0.
Local weather characteristics in Chester
South Dakota has a continental climate with hot summers, cold winters, frequent wind and strong differences between the Black Hills and the open plains.
Chester is part of the Midwest weather region. The forecast point is near 43.90°N latitude and 96.93°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.
Chester weather today
Overcast and 55°F in Chester, SD. Today's high is 61°F with a 94% rain chance. Winds are around 12 mph with gusts near 23 mph. Relative humidity is 98%, pressure is 29.93 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.
Tonight and tomorrow in Chester
Sunrise is at 07:19 AM and sunset is at 07:18 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Fog with a high near 71°F and a low near 58°F. The maximum rain chance is 32%.