Areas of locally dense fog will continue to affect portions of central South Dakota for the next couple of hours. The greatest coverage of dense fog is along and between US-83 and SD-45, including Gettysburg, Bowdle, and Eureka. If traveling this morning, reduce your speed and use low-beam headlights when encountering foggy areas.
Local weather forecast
Weather in Wakpala, SD
Updated 2026-08-11 11:30 local time · ZIP codes 57658
Now79°F
Overcast
High / Low88° / 66°
Rain chance7%
Wind8 mph
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Hourly
Next hours
Now79°13% rain
79°13% rain12 PM
81°8% rain
81°8% rain1 PM
82°6% rain
82°6% rain2 PM84°5% rain
84°5% rain3 PM86°3% rain
86°3% rain4 PM87°3% rain
87°3% rain5 PM88°2% rain
88°2% rain6 PM88°2% rain
88°2% rain7 PM87°2% rain
87°2% rain8 PM84°3% rain
84°3% rain9 PM
81°3% rain
81°3% rain10 PM79°4% rain
79°4% rainForecast
3-day weather forecast
Today2026-08-11
88° 66°Sunny
Rain 7%Gust 11 mph
Tomorrow2026-08-12
94° 68°Sunny
Rain 57%Gust 23 mph
Thursday2026-08-13
85° 62°Sunny
Rain 5%Gust 17 mph
Conditions
Weather details
Feels like84°F
Humidity79%
Pressure29.91 inHg
Visibility10 mi
Wind8 mph E
Wind gusts9 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index3
Daylight
Sunrise, sunset and moon
Sunrise05:37 AM
Sunset07:56 PM
Moonrise03:32 AM
Moon phaseNew Moon
Practical guide
Weather insights for today
Umbrella not essential
Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 8%).
Light layers should work
It feels like 84°F with winds near 8 mph.
Best window: 1 PM
82°F, 6% rain chance and 8 mph wind.
Allow a little extra driving time
Visibility is around 10 mi; gusts may reach 22 mph.
Run with a few weather adjustments
Current temperature is 79°F, wind 8 mph, rain chance up to 8%.
Moderate UV protection recommended
UV index is 3. Sunscreen and sunglasses are sensible for longer outdoor time.
Wakpala weather today
Overcast and 79°F in Wakpala, SD. Today's high is 88°F with a 7% rain chance. Winds are around 8 mph with gusts near 9 mph. Relative humidity is 79%, pressure is 29.91 inHg, and visibility is about 10 miles.
Tonight and tomorrow in Wakpala
Sunrise is at 05:37 AM and sunset is at 07:56 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 94°F and a low near 68°F. The maximum rain chance is 57%.
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