Lead, SD Weather & Growing Conditions
Today
44°F
Partly Sunny
Partly sunny. High near 44, with temperatures falling to around 33 in the afternoon. North wind around 5 mph.
7-day forecast
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 44°F | Partly Sunny | 5 mph N | 0% |
| Tonight | 26°F | Partly Cloudy | 3 mph W | 0% |
| Thursday | 52°F | Sunny | 3 mph W | 0% |
| Thursday Night | 30°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 mph SW | 0% |
| Friday | 48°F | Mostly Sunny | 3 mph W | 1% |
| Friday Night | 29°F | Mostly Clear | 3 mph SW | 0% |
| Saturday | 50°F | Sunny | 3 to 7 mph W | 0% |
| Saturday Night | 32°F | Mostly Clear | 5 mph W | 0% |
| Sunday | 59°F | Sunny | 6 mph SW | 0% |
| Sunday Night | 36°F | Mostly Clear | 5 mph W | 0% |
| Monday | 55°F | Sunny | 2 mph NW | 0% |
| Monday Night | 34°F | Partly Cloudy | 2 mph SW | 1% |
| Tuesday | 56°F | Mostly Sunny | 3 mph SW | 0% |
| Tuesday Night | 36°F | Partly Cloudy | 2 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 (9.9 mi). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 4, 2026.