Weather in Lake Preston, SD
Updated 2026-09-26 09:00 local time · ZIP codes 57249
Patchy rain nearby
No government weather alerts were returned for this location at the latest update.
Next hours
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61°37% rain3-day weather forecast
Weather details
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Weather insights for today
There is a moderate rain chance, peaking near 43%.
It feels like 49°F with winds near 13 mph.
60°F, 23% rain chance and 10 mph wind.
Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 25 mph.
Current temperature is 54°F, wind 13 mph, rain chance up to 43%.
UV index is 0.
Local weather characteristics in Lake Preston
South Dakota has a continental climate with hot summers, cold winters, frequent wind and strong differences between the Black Hills and the open plains.
Lake Preston is part of the Midwest weather region. The forecast point is near 44.36°N latitude and 97.38°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.
Lake Preston weather today
Patchy rain nearby and 54°F in Lake Preston, SD. Today's high is 61°F with a 87% rain chance. Winds are around 13 mph with gusts near 25 mph. Relative humidity is 97%, pressure is 29.92 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.
Tonight and tomorrow in Lake Preston
Sunrise is at 07:21 AM and sunset is at 07:20 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Patchy rain nearby with a high near 70°F and a low near 59°F. The maximum rain chance is 45%.