Bridgewater, SD Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Bridgewater, a city in Mccook County, South Dakota.
This Afternoon
45°F
Rain Showers
Rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
7-day forecast for Bridgewater
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 45°F | Rain Showers | 15 to 20 mph NW | 95% |
| Tonight | 35°F | Chance Rain Showers then Cloudy | 15 mph NW | 29% |
| Thursday | 45°F | Mostly Cloudy | 10 to 15 mph NNW | 0% |
| Thursday Night | 28°F | Mostly Cloudy | 0 to 10 mph NNE | 0% |
| Friday | 44°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph ESE | 0% |
| Friday Night | 29°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 mph SSE | 0% |
| Saturday | 55°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 SW | 0% |
| Sunday Night | 39°F | Clear | 5 to 10 mph S | 0% |
| Monday | 61°F | Sunny | 5 to 10 mph W | 0% |
| Monday Night | 36°F | Mostly Clear | 5 mph NNW | 0% |
| Tuesday | 57°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 mph NNW | 0% |
| Tuesday Night | 38°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 mph ESE | 0% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Bridgewater (43.550, -97.498). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Bridgewater
Last spring frost
Apr 30
First fall frost
Oct 7
Growing season
161 days
Hardiness zone
5a
More local growing data for Bridgewater: nearby ZIP 57319 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · South Dakota frost dates
Nearby towns & communities
Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Bridgewater, Sd (1.7 mi from Bridgewater). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 4, 2026.