Local weather forecast

Weather in Hecla, SD

Updated 2026-09-26 09:00 local time · ZIP codes 57446

Light rain shower
Now57°F

Light rain shower

High / Low62° / 56°
Rain chance88%
Wind13 mph
No active weather alerts

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

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Next hours

NowLight rain shower57°48% rain
10 AMPatchy rain nearby57°39% rain
11 AMLight rain shower58°50% rain
12 PMPatchy rain nearby59°44% rain
1 PMPatchy rain nearby59°36% rain
2 PMPatchy rain nearby61°29% rain
3 PMPatchy rain nearby62°30% rain
4 PMPatchy rain nearby62°32% rain
5 PMPatchy rain nearby62°31% rain
6 PMPatchy rain nearby61°40% rain
7 PMMist61°41% rain
8 PMMist62°39% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Patchy rain nearby
62° 56°Patchy rain nearby
Rain 88%Gust 14 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Mist
76° 59°Mist
Rain 18%Gust 13 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Thundery outbreaks in nearby
77° 61°Thundery outbreaks in nearby
Rain 86%Gust 23 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like52°F
Humidity93%
Pressure29.88 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind13 mph SSE
Wind gusts28 mph
Precipitation0.01 in
UV index0
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise07:24 AM
Sunset07:23 PM
Moonrise07:09 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour1 AM · 65°F
Coolest hour9 AM · 57°F
Highest rain chance11 AM · 50%
Strongest gusts9 AM · 28 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Take an umbrella

Rain chance reaches about 50% over the next 12 hours.

Light layers should work

It feels like 52°F with winds near 13 mph.

Best window: 2 PM

61°F, 29% rain chance and 9 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 28 mph.

Run with a few weather adjustments

Current temperature is 57°F, wind 13 mph, rain chance up to 50%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 0.

Local weather characteristics in Hecla

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

Hecla is part of the Midwest weather region. The forecast point is near 45.88°N latitude and 98.15°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.

Hecla weather today

Light rain shower and 57°F in Hecla, SD. Today's high is 62°F with a 88% rain chance. Winds are around 13 mph with gusts near 28 mph. Relative humidity is 93%, pressure is 29.88 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Hecla

Sunrise is at 07:24 AM and sunset is at 07:23 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Mist with a high near 76°F and a low near 59°F. The maximum rain chance is 18%.

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