Weather in Lead, SD
Updated 2026-09-26 07:45 local time · ZIP codes 57754
Sunny
No government weather alerts were returned for this location at the latest update.
Next hours
57°2% rain63°1% rain66°1% rain68°1% rain
71°3% rain73°0% rain74°0% rain74°0% rain72°0% rain68°1% rain61°1% rain
52°2% rain3-day weather forecast
Weather details
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Weather insights for today
Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 3%).
It feels like 49°F with winds near 10 mph.
72°F, 0% rain chance and 1 mph wind.
Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 26 mph.
Current temperature is 57°F, wind 10 mph, rain chance up to 3%.
UV index is 0.
Local weather characteristics in Lead
South Dakota has a continental climate with hot summers, cold winters, frequent wind and strong differences between the Black Hills and the open plains.
Lead is part of the Midwest weather region. The forecast point is near 44.35°N latitude and 103.76°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.
Lead weather today
Sunny and 57°F in Lead, SD. Today's high is 74°F with a 3% rain chance. Winds are around 10 mph with gusts near 26 mph. Relative humidity is 52%, pressure is 29.82 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.
Tonight and tomorrow in Lead
Sunrise is at 06:47 AM and sunset is at 06:45 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Overcast with a high near 77°F and a low near 50°F. The maximum rain chance is 36%.