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.
This Afternoon
50°F
Rain Showers Likely
Rain showers likely. Cloudy. High near 50, with temperatures falling to around 47 in the afternoon. North northwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
7-day forecast for Maxwell Colony
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 50°F | Rain Showers Likely | 20 mph NNW | 69% |
| Tonight | 38°F | Rain Showers Likely | 15 to 20 mph NW | 64% |
| Wednesday | 46°F | Rain Showers Likely | 15 to 20 mph NW | 63% |
| Wednesday Night | 36°F | Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Cloudy | 15 mph NW | 68% |
| Thursday | 48°F | Partly Sunny | 10 to 15 mph NNW | 9% |
| Thursday Night | 31°F | Mostly Cloudy | 0 to 10 mph N | 1% |
| Friday | 49°F | Partly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph SE | 0% |
| Friday Night | 31°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 mph S | 0% |
| Saturday | 59°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 to 10 mph WSW | 3% |
| 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% |
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.