Parker, SD Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Parker, a city in Turner County, South Dakota.
This Afternoon
52°F
Rain Showers
Rain showers. Cloudy. High near 52, with temperatures falling to around 46 in the afternoon. North northwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
7-day forecast for Parker
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 52°F | Rain Showers | 20 to 25 mph NNW | 100% |
| Tonight | 38°F | Rain Showers | 15 to 20 mph NW | 79% |
| Wednesday | 46°F | Rain Showers | 20 mph NW | 75% |
| Wednesday Night | 36°F | Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Cloudy | 15 mph NW | 61% |
| Thursday | 47°F | Partly Sunny | 10 to 15 mph NNW | 10% |
| Thursday Night | 32°F | Mostly Cloudy | 5 to 10 mph N | 0% |
| Friday | 47°F | Partly Sunny | 0 to 5 mph E | 0% |
| Friday Night | 31°F | Mostly Cloudy | 5 mph S | 0% |
| Saturday | 56°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 to 10 mph WSW | 2% |
| Saturday Night | 35°F | Mostly Clear | 5 mph WNW | 4% |
| Sunday | 58°F | Sunny | 5 to 10 mph SW | 2% |
| Sunday Night | 38°F | Mostly Clear | 5 to 10 mph S | 1% |
| Monday | 60°F | Sunny | 10 to 15 mph W | 0% |
| Monday Night | 37°F | Mostly Clear | 5 to 10 mph NW | 0% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Parker (43.398, -97.133). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Parker
Last spring frost
Apr 30
First fall frost
Oct 7
Growing season
161 days
Hardiness zone
5a
More local growing data for Parker: nearby ZIP 57053 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · South Dakota frost dates
Nearby towns & communities
Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Bridgewater, Sd (20.8 mi from Parker). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 4, 2026.