Local weather forecast

Weather in Wakpala, SD

Updated 2026-09-26 11:30 local time · ZIP codes 57658

Overcast
Now61°F

Overcast

High / Low74° / 55°
Rain chance20%
Wind10 mph
No active weather alerts

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

Hourly

Next hours

NowOvercast61°25% rain
12 PMCloudy62°18% rain
1 PMPartly Cloudy67°8% rain
2 PMPartly Cloudy71°6% rain
3 PMPartly Cloudy72°6% rain
4 PMPartly Cloudy73°5% rain
5 PMPartly Cloudy74°3% rain
6 PMPartly Cloudy74°5% rain
7 PMPartly Cloudy72°7% rain
8 PMPartly Cloudy73°9% rain
9 PMPartly Cloudy72°10% rain
10 PMPartly Cloudy71°12% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Overcast
74° 55°Overcast
Rain 20%Gust 13 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Light rain shower
69° 57°Light rain shower
Rain 86%Gust 10 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Thundery outbreaks in nearby
79° 60°Thundery outbreaks in nearby
Rain 75%Gust 16 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like57°F
Humidity82%
Pressure29.84 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind10 mph S
Wind gusts16 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index1
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:34 AM
Sunset06:32 PM
Moonrise06:19 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour5 PM · 74°F
Coolest hour11 AM · 57°F
Highest rain chance9 AM · 71%
Strongest gusts9 AM · 18 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Umbrella not essential

Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 19%).

Light layers should work

It feels like 57°F with winds near 10 mph.

Best window: 2 PM

71°F, 6% rain chance and 7 mph wind.

Driving conditions look generally normal

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 16 mph.

Good conditions for an easy run

Current temperature is 61°F, wind 10 mph, rain chance up to 19%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 1.

Local weather characteristics in Wakpala

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

Wakpala is part of the Midwest weather region. The forecast point is near 45.66°N latitude and 100.53°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.

Wakpala weather today

Overcast and 61°F in Wakpala, SD. Today's high is 74°F with a 20% rain chance. Winds are around 10 mph with gusts near 16 mph. Relative humidity is 82%, pressure is 29.84 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Wakpala

Sunrise is at 06:34 AM and sunset is at 06:32 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Light rain shower with a high near 69°F and a low near 57°F. The maximum rain chance is 86%.

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