Local weather forecast

Weather in Watauga, SD

Updated 2026-09-26 09:45 local time · ZIP codes 57660

Overcast
Now56°F

Overcast

High / Low76° / 53°
Rain chance14%
Wind11 mph
No active weather alerts

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

Hourly

Next hours

NowOvercast56°29% rain
11 AMOvercast59°23% rain
12 PMOvercast60°21% rain
1 PMOvercast61°20% rain
2 PMPartly Cloudy62°10% rain
3 PMSunny65°5% rain
4 PMSunny67°3% rain
5 PMSunny69°1% rain
6 PMSunny76°1% rain
7 PMClear72°2% rain
8 PMClear70°2% rain
9 PMClear69°1% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Overcast
76° 53°Overcast
Rain 14%Gust 15 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Light rain shower
66° 55°Light rain shower
Rain 63%Gust 11 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Light rain shower
70° 57°Light rain shower
Rain 86%Gust 15 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like51°F
Humidity89%
Pressure29.82 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind11 mph S
Wind gusts18 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index0
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:38 AM
Sunset06:36 PM
Moonrise06:22 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour6 PM · 76°F
Coolest hour9 AM · 56°F
Highest rain chance10 AM · 28%
Strongest gusts4 AM · 16 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Umbrella not essential

Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 28%).

Light layers should work

It feels like 51°F with winds near 11 mph.

Best window: 8 PM

70°F, 2% rain chance and 2 mph wind.

Driving conditions look generally normal

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 18 mph.

Good conditions for an easy run

Current temperature is 56°F, wind 11 mph, rain chance up to 28%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 0.

Local weather characteristics in Watauga

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

Watauga is part of the Midwest weather region. The forecast point is near 45.92°N latitude and 101.54°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.

Watauga weather today

Overcast and 56°F in Watauga, SD. Today's high is 76°F with a 14% rain chance. Winds are around 11 mph with gusts near 18 mph. Relative humidity is 89%, pressure is 29.82 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Watauga

Sunrise is at 06:38 AM and sunset is at 06:36 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Light rain shower with a high near 66°F and a low near 55°F. The maximum rain chance is 63%.

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