Maxwell Colony, SD Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Maxwell Colony, a community in Hutchinson County, South Dakota.
Overnight
38°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
A slight chance of rain showers. Cloudy, with a low around 38. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
7-day forecast for Maxwell Colony
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight | 38°F | Slight Chance Rain Showers | 15 mph NW | 19% |
| Wednesday | 46°F | Chance Rain Showers | 15 to 20 mph NW | 51% |
| Wednesday Night | 37°F | Chance Rain Showers | 15 mph NW | 25% |
| Thursday | 47°F | Partly Sunny | 10 to 15 mph NNW | 0% |
| Thursday Night | 31°F | Mostly Cloudy | 0 to 10 mph NNE | 0% |
| Friday | 46°F | Mostly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph ESE | 0% |
| Friday Night | 30°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 mph SSE | 0% |
| Saturday | 56°F | Sunny | 5 mph SW | 0% |
| Saturday Night | 35°F | Mostly Clear | 5 mph WNW | 3% |
| Sunday | 60°F | Sunny | 5 to 10 mph SW | 1% |
| Sunday Night | 40°F | Mostly Clear | 5 to 10 mph S | 1% |
| Monday | 62°F | Sunny | 10 to 15 mph WNW | 0% |
| Monday Night | 38°F | Mostly Clear | 5 mph WNW | 0% |
| Tuesday | 59°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 mph SSW | 1% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Maxwell Colony (43.182, -97.635). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Maxwell Colony
Last spring frost
May 1
First fall frost
Oct 4
Growing season
156 days
Hardiness zone
5a
More local growing data for Maxwell Colony: nearby ZIP 57045 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · South Dakota frost dates
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Menno, Sd (3 mi from Maxwell Colony). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 4, 2026.