Alcester, SD Weather & Growing Conditions
This Afternoon
46°F
Rain Showers Likely
Rain showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 46. West northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
7-day forecast
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 46°F | Rain Showers Likely | 15 mph WNW | 68% |
| Tonight | 37°F | Chance Rain Showers then Cloudy | 15 mph NW | 43% |
| Thursday | 47°F | Mostly Cloudy | 10 to 15 mph NNW | 1% |
| Thursday Night | 30°F | Mostly Cloudy | 5 to 10 mph N | 0% |
| Friday | 45°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph ENE | 0% |
| Friday Night | 29°F | Partly Cloudy | 0 to 5 mph SSE | 0% |
| Saturday | 54°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 mph SSW | 0% |
| Saturday Night | 33°F | Mostly Clear | 5 mph WSW | 0% |
| Sunday | 58°F | Sunny | 0 to 5 mph WSW | 0% |
| Sunday Night | 38°F | Clear | 5 to 10 mph S | 0% |
| Monday | 62°F | Sunny | 5 to 10 mph WSW | 0% |
| Monday Night | 36°F | Mostly Clear | 5 mph NNW | 0% |
| Tuesday | 58°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 mph N | 0% |
| Tuesday Night | 38°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 mph E | 0% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Alcester, SD
Last spring frost
May 1
First fall frost
Oct 4
Growing season
155 days
Hardiness zone
5a
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Hawarden, Ia (8.7 mi). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 4, 2026.