Local weather forecast

Weather in Fairfax, SD

Updated 2026-09-26 09:00 local time · ZIP codes 57335

Patchy rain nearby
Now59°F

Patchy rain nearby

High / Low74° / 56°
Rain chance75%
Wind10 mph
No active weather alerts

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

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Next hours

NowPatchy rain nearby59°47% rain
10 AMOvercast61°32% rain
11 AMPatchy rain nearby65°25% rain
12 PMPatchy rain nearby67°28% rain
1 PMOvercast67°21% rain
2 PMOvercast69°19% rain
3 PMPartly Cloudy71°10% rain
4 PMPartly Cloudy74°5% rain
5 PMSunny74°3% rain
6 PMPatchy rain nearby71°16% rain
7 PMSunny70°8% rain
8 PMClear71°13% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Patchy rain nearby
74° 56°Patchy rain nearby
Rain 75%Gust 14 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Overcast
75° 58°Overcast
Rain 21%Gust 12 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Overcast
79° 61°Overcast
Rain 59%Gust 17 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like56°F
Humidity97%
Pressure29.85 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind10 mph SE
Wind gusts23 mph
Precipitation0.01 in
UV index0
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise07:27 AM
Sunset07:26 PM
Moonrise07:14 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour5 PM · 74°F
Coolest hour9 AM · 59°F
Highest rain chance9 AM · 47%
Strongest gusts9 AM · 23 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Take an umbrella

Rain chance reaches about 47% over the next 12 hours.

Light layers should work

It feels like 56°F with winds near 10 mph.

Best window: 5 PM

74°F, 3% rain chance and 11 mph wind.

Allow a little extra driving time

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 23 mph.

Run with a few weather adjustments

Current temperature is 59°F, wind 10 mph, rain chance up to 47%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 0.

Local weather characteristics in Fairfax

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

Fairfax is part of the Midwest weather region. The forecast point is near 43.03°N latitude and 98.89°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.

Fairfax weather today

Patchy rain nearby and 59°F in Fairfax, SD. Today's high is 74°F with a 75% rain chance. Winds are around 10 mph with gusts near 23 mph. Relative humidity is 97%, pressure is 29.85 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Fairfax

Sunrise is at 07:27 AM and sunset is at 07:26 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Overcast with a high near 75°F and a low near 58°F. The maximum rain chance is 21%.

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