Thunderbird Colony, SD Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Thunderbird Colony, a community in Faulk County, South Dakota.
Today
75°F
Mostly Sunny
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Northwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
7-day forecast for Thunderbird Colony
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 75°F | Mostly Sunny | 8 to 13 mph NW | 0% |
| Tonight | 55°F | Mostly Clear | 6 to 10 mph SW | 0% |
| Wednesday | 82°F | Mostly Sunny | 8 to 14 mph WSW | 0% |
| Wednesday Night | 60°F | Partly Cloudy | 8 to 16 mph SSW | 3% |
| Thursday | 88°F | Sunny | 14 mph SW | 4% |
| Thursday Night | 62°F | Mostly Clear | 8 to 12 mph SW | 4% |
| Friday | 90°F | Sunny | 9 to 13 mph WSW | 3% |
| Friday Night | 61°F | Mostly Clear | 8 to 13 mph E | 2% |
| Saturday | 89°F | Mostly Sunny | 10 to 16 mph E | 3% |
| Saturday Night | 61°F | Mostly Clear | 10 to 15 mph ENE | 7% |
| Sunday | 87°F | Mostly Sunny | 10 to 17 mph NE | 3% |
| Sunday Night | 62°F | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 12 to 17 mph ENE | 30% |
| Monday | 84°F | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny | 13 to 18 mph ENE | 30% |
| Monday Night | 61°F | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 13 to 17 mph NE | 25% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Thunderbird Colony (45.191, -99.262). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Thunderbird Colony
Last spring frost
May 10
First fall frost
Sep 28
Growing season
139 days
Hardiness zone
4b
More local growing data for Thunderbird Colony: nearby ZIP 57438 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · South Dakota frost dates
Nearby towns & communities
Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Faulkton 1 Nw, Sd (2.2 mi from Thunderbird Colony). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Aug 4, 2026.