Local weather forecast

Weather in New Effington, SD

Updated 2026-09-26 10:45 local time · ZIP codes 57255

Light drizzle
Now57°F

Light drizzle

High / Low62° / 56°
Rain chance91%
Wind15 mph
No active weather alerts

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

Hourly

Next hours

NowLight drizzle57°64% rain
12 PMPatchy rain nearby59°38% rain
1 PMLight rain shower59°49% rain
2 PMLight drizzle60°70% rain
3 PMPatchy rain nearby61°35% rain
4 PMPatchy rain nearby61°38% rain
5 PMCloudy62°24% rain
6 PMOvercast61°28% rain
7 PMPatchy rain nearby60°37% rain
8 PMPatchy rain nearby59°33% rain
9 PMPatchy rain nearby59°43% rain
10 PMOvercast60°33% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Patchy rain nearby
62° 56°Patchy rain nearby
Rain 91%Gust 17 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Patchy rain nearby
69° 59°Patchy rain nearby
Rain 67%Gust 9 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Overcast
77° 60°Overcast
Rain 77%Gust 20 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like50°F
Humidity94%
Pressure29.94 inHg
Visibility1 mi
Wind15 mph SE
Wind gusts27 mph
Precipitation0.02 in
UV index0
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise07:19 AM
Sunset07:18 PM
Moonrise07:04 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour5 AM · 63°F
Coolest hour11 AM · 58°F
Highest rain chance2 PM · 70%
Strongest gusts11 AM · 27 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Take an umbrella

Rain chance reaches about 70% over the next 12 hours.

Light layers should work

It feels like 50°F with winds near 15 mph.

Best window: 5 PM

62°F, 24% rain chance and 15 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

Visibility is around 1 mi; gusts may reach 27 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 57°F, wind 15 mph, rain chance up to 70%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 0.

Local weather characteristics in New Effington

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

New Effington is part of the Midwest weather region. The forecast point is near 45.86°N latitude and 96.92°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.

New Effington weather today

Light drizzle and 57°F in New Effington, SD. Today's high is 62°F with a 91% rain chance. Winds are around 15 mph with gusts near 27 mph. Relative humidity is 94%, pressure is 29.94 inHg, and visibility is about 1 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in New Effington

Sunrise is at 07:19 AM and sunset is at 07:18 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Patchy rain nearby with a high near 69°F and a low near 59°F. The maximum rain chance is 67%.

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