Weather in Ideal, SD
Updated 2026-09-26 11:45 local time · ZIP codes 57541
Partly Cloudy
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Next hours
68°6% rain72°5% rain
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74°8% rain71°11% rain70°13% rain69°14% rain3-day weather forecast
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Weather insights for today
Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 14%).
It feels like 63°F with winds near 14 mph.
71°F, 6% rain chance and 13 mph wind.
Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 19 mph.
Current temperature is 68°F, wind 14 mph, rain chance up to 14%.
UV index is 3.
Local weather characteristics in Ideal
South Dakota has a continental climate with hot summers, cold winters, frequent wind and strong differences between the Black Hills and the open plains.
Ideal is part of the Midwest weather region. The forecast point is near 43.54°N latitude and 99.92°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.
Ideal weather today
Partly Cloudy and 68°F in Ideal, SD. Today's high is 78°F with a 20% rain chance. Winds are around 14 mph with gusts near 17 mph. Relative humidity is 66%, pressure is 29.81 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.
Tonight and tomorrow in Ideal
Sunrise is at 07:31 AM and sunset is at 07:30 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 72°F and a low near 60°F. The maximum rain chance is 10%.