Lead, SD Weather & Growing Conditions
Overnight
28°F
Mostly Clear
Mostly clear, with a low around 28. West wind around 6 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.
7-day forecast
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight | 28°F | Mostly Clear | 6 mph W | 0% |
| Wednesday | 47°F | Partly Sunny | 7 mph NW | 0% |
| Wednesday Night | 29°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 mph W | 0% |
| Thursday | 53°F | Sunny | 5 mph SE | 0% |
| Thursday Night | 32°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 mph SW | 0% |
| Friday | 51°F | Mostly Sunny | 1 to 5 mph W | 1% |
| Friday Night | 32°F | Mostly Clear | 2 to 7 mph SW | 0% |
| Saturday | 54°F | Sunny | 3 to 12 mph W | 0% |
| Saturday Night | 34°F | Mostly Clear | 6 mph SW | 0% |
| Sunday | 65°F | Sunny | 6 mph SW | 0% |
| Sunday Night | 38°F | Mostly Clear | 7 mph W | 0% |
| Monday | 57°F | Sunny | 1 to 5 mph NW | 0% |
| Monday Night | 35°F | Partly Cloudy | 3 mph W | 1% |
| Tuesday | 59°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 mph W | 0% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Lead, SD
Last spring frost
May 18
First fall frost
Sep 29
Growing season
133 days
Hardiness zone
5a
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Lead, Sd (3.2 mi). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 4, 2026.