Local weather forecast

Weather in Elkton, SD

Updated 2026-09-26 11:45 local time · ZIP codes 57026

Overcast
Now55°F

Overcast

High / Low59° / 53°
Rain chance94%
Wind15 mph
No active weather alerts

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

Hourly

Next hours

NowOvercast55°34% rain
1 PMLight drizzle56°61% rain
2 PMPatchy rain nearby58°32% rain
3 PMPatchy rain nearby59°31% rain
4 PMPatchy rain nearby59°31% rain
5 PMPatchy rain nearby58°32% rain
6 PMPatchy rain nearby58°33% rain
7 PMPatchy rain nearby57°36% rain
8 PMPatchy rain nearby57°38% rain
9 PMPatchy rain nearby57°36% rain
10 PMPatchy rain nearby57°43% rain
11 PMFog57°47% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Patchy rain nearby
59° 53°Patchy rain nearby
Rain 94%Gust 16 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Fog
64° 57°Fog
Rain 80%Gust 7 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Overcast
69° 55°Overcast
Rain 18%Gust 17 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like49°F
Humidity97%
Pressure29.96 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind15 mph SSE
Wind gusts29 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index0
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise07:17 AM
Sunset07:16 PM
Moonrise07:03 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour4 PM · 59°F
Coolest hour12 PM · 56°F
Highest rain chance1 AM · 76%
Strongest gusts12 PM · 26 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Take an umbrella

Rain chance reaches about 61% over the next 12 hours.

A jacket or sweater is a good idea

It feels like 49°F with winds near 15 mph.

Best window: 4 PM

59°F, 31% rain chance and 11 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 55°F, wind 15 mph, rain chance up to 61%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 0.

Local weather characteristics in Elkton

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

Elkton is part of the Midwest weather region. The forecast point is near 44.24°N latitude and 96.48°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.

Elkton weather today

Overcast and 55°F in Elkton, 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 29.96 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Elkton

Sunrise is at 07:17 AM and sunset is at 07:16 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Fog with a high near 64°F and a low near 57°F. The maximum rain chance is 80%.

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