Swift Bird, SD Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Swift Bird, a community in Potter County, South Dakota.
Tonight
33°F
Cloudy
Cloudy. Low around 33, with temperatures rising to around 36 overnight. North northwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
7-day forecast for Swift Bird
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 33°F | Cloudy | 14 mph NNW | 4% |
| Wednesday | 49°F | Mostly Cloudy | 15 to 20 mph NNW | 1% |
| Wednesday Night | 32°F | Mostly Cloudy | 10 to 15 mph NNW | 1% |
| Thursday | 47°F | Mostly Sunny | 6 to 12 mph N | 0% |
| Thursday Night | 28°F | Partly Cloudy | 6 mph ESE | 0% |
| Friday | 48°F | Mostly Sunny | 7 mph SSW | 0% |
| Friday Night | 31°F | Partly Cloudy | 6 mph SW | 5% |
| Saturday | 59°F | Sunny | 6 to 16 mph W | 5% |
| Saturday Night | 34°F | Mostly Clear | 5 to 9 mph W | 1% |
| Sunday | 59°F | Sunny | 5 to 10 mph S | 0% |
| Sunday Night | 38°F | Mostly Clear | 7 to 10 mph SW | 0% |
| Monday | 59°F | Sunny | 8 to 16 mph NW | 0% |
| Monday Night | 35°F | Partly Cloudy | 3 to 7 mph NNW | 1% |
| Tuesday | 56°F | Mostly Sunny | 5 to 9 mph SSE | 1% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Swift Bird (45.060, -100.355). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Swift Bird
Last spring frost
May 7
First fall frost
Oct 2
Growing season
147 days
Hardiness zone
4b
More local growing data for Swift Bird: nearby ZIP 57442 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · South Dakota frost dates
Nearby towns & communities
Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Gettysburg, Sd (11 mi from Swift Bird). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 4, 2026.