Spencer, SD Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Spencer, a city in Mccook County, South Dakota.
Tonight
61°F
Patchy Fog
Patchy fog after 11pm. Cloudy, with a low around 61. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
7-day forecast for Spencer
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 61°F | Patchy Fog | 5 to 10 mph N | 5% |
| Saturday | 68°F | Patchy Fog then Cloudy | 10 mph NNE | 13% |
| Saturday Night | 56°F | Mostly Cloudy | 5 to 10 mph NE | 3% |
| Sunday | 66°F | Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers | 10 to 15 mph NE | 40% |
| Sunday Night | 52°F | Rain Showers Likely | 10 mph ENE | 67% |
| Monday | 62°F | Rain Showers Likely | 10 mph E | 67% |
| Monday Night | 48°F | Mostly Cloudy | 5 to 10 mph E | 11% |
| Tuesday | 65°F | Partly Sunny | 5 to 10 mph ESE | 2% |
| Tuesday Night | 50°F | Mostly Cloudy | 10 mph SE | 2% |
| Wednesday | 69°F | Partly Sunny | 10 to 15 mph SSE | 13% |
| Wednesday Night | 54°F | Chance Rain Showers | 10 mph SSE | 40% |
| Thursday | 70°F | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 10 mph SSE | 40% |
| Thursday Night | 55°F | Mostly Cloudy | 5 to 10 mph SE | 9% |
| Friday | 71°F | Partly Sunny | 10 to 15 mph SE | 11% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Spencer (43.727, -97.591). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Spencer
Last spring frost
May 8
First fall frost
Sep 29
Growing season
143 days
Hardiness zone
5a
More local growing data for Spencer: nearby ZIP 57374 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · South Dakota frost dates
Nearby towns & communities
Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Alexandria, Sd (12.2 mi from Spencer). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Sep 19, 2026.