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.
This Afternoon
67°F
Patchy Fog
Patchy fog before 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 67. Northeast wind around 9 mph.
7-day forecast for Swift Bird
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 67°F | Patchy Fog | 9 mph NE | 2% |
| Tonight | 55°F | Patchy Fog | 9 mph NNE | 5% |
| Saturday | 67°F | Patchy Fog then Cloudy | 8 to 13 mph NE | 12% |
| Saturday Night | 54°F | Chance Rain Showers | 8 to 12 mph ENE | 48% |
| Sunday | 63°F | Rain Showers Likely | 14 mph ENE | 56% |
| Sunday Night | 52°F | Rain Showers | 8 to 12 mph E | 83% |
| Monday | 64°F | Chance Rain Showers | 8 to 12 mph E | 28% |
| Monday Night | 49°F | Mostly Cloudy | 8 to 12 mph SE | 9% |
| Tuesday | 69°F | Partly Sunny | 10 to 20 mph SE | 4% |
| Tuesday Night | 53°F | Mostly Cloudy | 18 mph SE | 13% |
| Wednesday | 73°F | Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers | 20 mph SSE | 20% |
| Wednesday Night | 55°F | Chance Rain Showers | 8 to 17 mph SE | 32% |
| Thursday | 75°F | Mostly Sunny | 7 to 10 mph SE | 5% |
| Thursday Night | 56°F | Partly Cloudy | 10 mph ESE | 9% |
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 Sep 18, 2026.