Sioux Falls weather in July
In July, Sioux Falls sees average daytime highs of 82°F and overnight lows near 64°F, with 3.3 in of rain across 8.9 wet days and about 14.9 hours of daylight. It is the 1st-warmest and 5th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 82°F through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 47% of the time in July, and the air most often feels humid.
Daylight stretches from about 15 h 12 min at the start of July to 14 h 30 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, July is Sioux Falls's 2nd-clearest and 11th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Sioux Falls's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 82°
- 1st warmest
- Overnight low
- 64°
- 12th coldest
- Rainfall
- 3.3 in
- 8.9 wet days
- Daylight
- 14 h 54 min
- 5:04 AM – 8:01 PM
- Cloud cover
- 44%
- 2nd clearest
- Wind
- 8 mph
- 11th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.67 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 6.5
- out of 10
Sioux Falls is city in and seat of Minnehaha County, and largest city in South Dakota, United States.
- Density
- 872/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1856
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in July
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 82°F through the month.
A typical July day in Sioux Falls reaches about 82°F in the afternoon and slips back to 64°F overnight — a 19°F spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 74°F and 91°F. Set against its neighbours, July runs about 4°F warmer than June and about 2°F warmer than August.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°F) | 81 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 |
| Avg low (°F) | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 |
| Avg high (°F) | Avg low (°F) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 81 | 63 |
| 2 | 82 | 63 |
| 3 | 82 | 63 |
| 4 | 82 | 63 |
| 5 | 82 | 63 |
| 6 | 82 | 63 |
| 7 | 82 | 63 |
| 8 | 82 | 64 |
| 9 | 83 | 64 |
| 10 | 83 | 64 |
| 11 | 83 | 64 |
| 12 | 83 | 64 |
| 13 | 83 | 64 |
| 14 | 83 | 64 |
| 15 | 83 | 64 |
| 16 | 83 | 64 |
| 17 | 83 | 64 |
| 18 | 83 | 64 |
| 19 | 83 | 64 |
| 20 | 83 | 64 |
| 21 | 83 | 64 |
| 22 | 83 | 64 |
| 23 | 83 | 64 |
| 24 | 83 | 64 |
| 25 | 82 | 63 |
| 26 | 82 | 63 |
| 27 | 82 | 63 |
| 28 | 82 | 63 |
| 29 | 82 | 63 |
| 30 | 82 | 63 |
| 31 | 82 | 63 |
How July really feels in Sioux Falls
Once humidity and wind are folded in, July averages 0 days that feel above 90°F and 0 that feel at or below 32°F — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
July sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Sioux Falls weather by month
How July compares with the rest of the year at a glance. July is the 1st-warmest and 5th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°F) | Rainfall (inches) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26° / 10° | 0.8 | 4.7 | 4.4 | 9.1 | 0.0 |
| Feb | 31° / 13° | 0.9 | 4.8 | 4.4 | 10.2 | 0.0 |
| Mar | 43° / 24° | 1.8 | 6.6 | 3.7 | 11.6 | 1.0 |
| Apr | 57° / 36° | 3.6 | 10.3 | 2.2 | 13.2 | 4.0 |
| May | 69° / 49° | 4.5 | 12.5 | 0 | 14.5 | 5.9 |
| Jun | 78° / 59° | 5.1 | 12.5 | 0 | 15.2 | 6.4 |
| Jul | 82° / 64° | 3.3 | 8.9 | 0 | 14.9 | 6.5 |
| Aug | 80° / 61° | 3.3 | 8.8 | 0 | 13.8 | 7.0 |
| Sep | 73° / 52° | 3.2 | 7.9 | 0 | 12.3 | 7.2 |
| Oct | 59° / 39° | 2.4 | 7 | 0.7 | 10.8 | 5.0 |
| Nov | 43° / 25° | 1.6 | 5.5 | 3.1 | 9.5 | 0.9 |
| Dec | 30° / 15° | 1.0 | 5 | 4.8 | 8.8 | 0.0 |
Cloud cover in July
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 47% of the time in July.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 21% of July, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 32%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 69 | 69 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 70 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 69 | 69 | 69 |
| Cloudier (%) | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 64 | 36 |
| 2 | 64 | 36 |
| 3 | 64 | 36 |
| 4 | 64 | 36 |
| 5 | 65 | 35 |
| 6 | 65 | 35 |
| 7 | 65 | 35 |
| 8 | 67 | 33 |
| 9 | 67 | 33 |
| 10 | 67 | 33 |
| 11 | 69 | 31 |
| 12 | 69 | 31 |
| 13 | 70 | 30 |
| 14 | 70 | 30 |
| 15 | 70 | 30 |
| 16 | 70 | 30 |
| 17 | 71 | 29 |
| 18 | 71 | 29 |
| 19 | 71 | 29 |
| 20 | 70 | 30 |
| 21 | 71 | 29 |
| 22 | 71 | 29 |
| 23 | 71 | 29 |
| 24 | 71 | 29 |
| 25 | 70 | 30 |
| 26 | 70 | 30 |
| 27 | 70 | 30 |
| 28 | 70 | 30 |
| 29 | 69 | 31 |
| 30 | 69 | 31 |
| 31 | 69 | 31 |
Chance of precipitation in July
Sioux Falls gets around 3.3 in of rain over 8.9 wet days in July. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 29% and peaks near 33% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 33 |
| 2 | 32 |
| 3 | 32 |
| 4 | 31 |
| 5 | 31 |
| 6 | 30 |
| 7 | 30 |
| 8 | 30 |
| 9 | 30 |
| 10 | 29 |
| 11 | 29 |
| 12 | 29 |
| 13 | 29 |
| 14 | 29 |
| 15 | 29 |
| 16 | 29 |
| 17 | 29 |
| 18 | 29 |
| 19 | 29 |
| 20 | 29 |
| 21 | 28 |
| 22 | 28 |
| 23 | 28 |
| 24 | 28 |
| 25 | 27 |
| 26 | 27 |
| 27 | 27 |
| 28 | 27 |
| 29 | 27 |
| 30 | 27 |
| 31 | 28 |
Humidity in July
Most of July feels humid — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, July lands in the humid band about 28% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 41% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Comfortable (%) | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 |
| Humid (%) | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Muggy (%) | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 |
| Oppressive (%) | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 |
| Miserable (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18 | 21 | 26 | 29 | 6 | 0 |
| 2 | 17 | 21 | 26 | 30 | 7 | 0 |
| 3 | 16 | 20 | 27 | 30 | 7 | 0 |
| 4 | 15 | 20 | 27 | 30 | 8 | 0 |
| 5 | 14 | 20 | 27 | 30 | 8 | 0 |
| 6 | 13 | 20 | 28 | 31 | 8 | 0 |
| 7 | 12 | 20 | 28 | 31 | 9 | 0 |
| 8 | 12 | 19 | 28 | 31 | 9 | 0 |
| 9 | 11 | 19 | 28 | 32 | 10 | 0 |
| 10 | 10 | 19 | 28 | 32 | 11 | 1 |
| 11 | 10 | 18 | 28 | 32 | 12 | 1 |
| 12 | 9 | 18 | 28 | 31 | 13 | 1 |
| 13 | 9 | 18 | 28 | 31 | 14 | 1 |
| 14 | 9 | 18 | 27 | 30 | 15 | 1 |
| 15 | 9 | 18 | 27 | 29 | 15 | 1 |
| 16 | 9 | 18 | 27 | 28 | 16 | 1 |
| 17 | 9 | 18 | 27 | 28 | 17 | 2 |
| 18 | 10 | 18 | 27 | 27 | 17 | 2 |
| 19 | 10 | 18 | 27 | 26 | 17 | 2 |
| 20 | 10 | 18 | 27 | 26 | 17 | 2 |
| 21 | 11 | 18 | 28 | 25 | 17 | 2 |
| 22 | 11 | 19 | 28 | 24 | 16 | 2 |
| 23 | 11 | 19 | 28 | 24 | 16 | 2 |
| 24 | 12 | 20 | 28 | 23 | 15 | 2 |
| 25 | 12 | 21 | 28 | 23 | 15 | 2 |
| 26 | 12 | 21 | 28 | 23 | 14 | 2 |
| 27 | 12 | 22 | 28 | 23 | 13 | 2 |
| 28 | 12 | 23 | 28 | 23 | 12 | 2 |
| 29 | 12 | 23 | 28 | 23 | 12 | 1 |
| 30 | 12 | 24 | 28 | 24 | 11 | 1 |
| 31 | 12 | 24 | 28 | 24 | 10 | 1 |
Wind in July
Winds average 8 mph in July.
Across July, daily wind ranges from about 8 mph on the calmest days to 9 mph at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (mph) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (mph) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | light breeze |
| 2 | 9 | light breeze |
| 3 | 9 | light breeze |
| 4 | 9 | light breeze |
| 5 | 9 | light breeze |
| 6 | 9 | light breeze |
| 7 | 9 | light breeze |
| 8 | 9 | light breeze |
| 9 | 8 | light breeze |
| 10 | 8 | light breeze |
| 11 | 8 | light breeze |
| 12 | 8 | light breeze |
| 13 | 8 | light breeze |
| 14 | 8 | light breeze |
| 15 | 8 | light breeze |
| 16 | 8 | light breeze |
| 17 | 8 | light breeze |
| 18 | 8 | light breeze |
| 19 | 8 | light breeze |
| 20 | 8 | light breeze |
| 21 | 8 | light breeze |
| 22 | 8 | light breeze |
| 23 | 8 | light breeze |
| 24 | 8 | light breeze |
| 25 | 8 | light breeze |
| 26 | 8 | light breeze |
| 27 | 8 | light breeze |
| 28 | 8 | light breeze |
| 29 | 8 | light breeze |
| 30 | 8 | light breeze |
| 31 | 8 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in July
Daylight runs from about 15 h 12 min at the start of July to 14 h 30 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 42 minutes over July. Sunrise moves from 4:54 AM to 5:19 AM, and sunset from 8:06 PM to 7:47 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 15.2 | 15.2 | 15.2 | 15.2 | 15.2 | 15.1 | 15.1 | 15.1 | 15.1 | 15.1 | 15.1 | 15.0 | 15.0 | 15.0 | 15.0 | 14.9 | 14.9 | 14.9 | 14.9 | 14.8 | 14.8 | 14.8 | 14.7 | 14.7 | 14.7 | 14.6 | 14.6 | 14.6 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 4:54 | 4:55 | 4:55 | 4:56 | 4:56 | 4:57 | 4:58 | 4:58 | 4:59 | 5:00 | 5:00 | 5:01 | 5:02 | 5:03 | 5:04 | 5:04 | 5:05 | 5:06 | 5:07 | 5:08 | 5:09 | 5:10 | 5:11 | 5:12 | 5:13 | 5:14 | 5:15 | 5:16 | 5:17 | 5:18 | 5:19 |
| Sunset (PM) | 8:06 | 8:06 | 8:06 | 8:06 | 8:06 | 8:05 | 8:05 | 8:05 | 8:04 | 8:04 | 8:04 | 8:03 | 8:02 | 8:02 | 8:01 | 8:01 | 8:00 | 7:59 | 7:59 | 7:58 | 7:57 | 7:56 | 7:55 | 7:54 | 7:53 | 7:52 | 7:51 | 7:50 | 7:49 | 7:48 | 7:47 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15.2 | 4:54 | 8:06 |
| 2 | 15.2 | 4:55 | 8:06 |
| 3 | 15.2 | 4:55 | 8:06 |
| 4 | 15.2 | 4:56 | 8:06 |
| 5 | 15.2 | 4:56 | 8:06 |
| 6 | 15.1 | 4:57 | 8:05 |
| 7 | 15.1 | 4:58 | 8:05 |
| 8 | 15.1 | 4:58 | 8:05 |
| 9 | 15.1 | 4:59 | 8:04 |
| 10 | 15.1 | 5:00 | 8:04 |
| 11 | 15.1 | 5:00 | 8:04 |
| 12 | 15.0 | 5:01 | 8:03 |
| 13 | 15.0 | 5:02 | 8:02 |
| 14 | 15.0 | 5:03 | 8:02 |
| 15 | 15.0 | 5:04 | 8:01 |
| 16 | 14.9 | 5:04 | 8:01 |
| 17 | 14.9 | 5:05 | 8:00 |
| 18 | 14.9 | 5:06 | 7:59 |
| 19 | 14.9 | 5:07 | 7:59 |
| 20 | 14.8 | 5:08 | 7:58 |
| 21 | 14.8 | 5:09 | 7:57 |
| 22 | 14.8 | 5:10 | 7:56 |
| 23 | 14.7 | 5:11 | 7:55 |
| 24 | 14.7 | 5:12 | 7:54 |
| 25 | 14.7 | 5:13 | 7:53 |
| 26 | 14.6 | 5:14 | 7:52 |
| 27 | 14.6 | 5:15 | 7:51 |
| 28 | 14.6 | 5:16 | 7:50 |
| 29 | 14.5 | 5:17 | 7:49 |
| 30 | 14.5 | 5:18 | 7:48 |
| 31 | 14.5 | 5:19 | 7:47 |
Solar energy in July
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in July, about 6.67 kWh/m² — the sunniest month for solar.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 1.73 kWh/m² to a high of 6.67 kWh/m² in July across the year — July's 6.67 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.3 | 6.3 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.3 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Sioux Falls
In July, Sioux Falls sits inside its rainy season season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Sioux Falls's rainy season runs April–October, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is July a good time to visit Sioux Falls?
Our two travel scores rate July for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
July is a reasonable time to visit Sioux Falls for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Sioux Falls in July
From July's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In July, Sioux Falls sees daytime highs around 82°F and nights near 64°F. Pack light clothes and sun protection. Worth having: rain gear. About 9 days see rain.
UV index in Sioux Falls in July
Clear-sky midday UV in July peaks around 6 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Sioux Falls peaks around June 16 at about 8 (very high) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 22 at about 2 (low).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 8 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Level | Low | Moderate | Moderate | High | High | Very high | High | High | High | Moderate | Moderate | Low |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2 | Low |
| Feb | 2 | Moderate |
| Mar | 4 | Moderate |
| Apr | 5 | High |
| May | 6 | High |
| Jun | 9 | Very high |
| Jul | 6 | High |
| Aug | 7 | High |
| Sep | 6 | High |
| Oct | 4 | Moderate |
| Nov | 2 | Moderate |
| Dec | 2 | Low |
Where is Sioux Falls?
Sioux Falls sits at 43.5°N, 96.7°W, 1,470 ft above sea level, in United States. The nearest listed city is Brookings, 53 mi away.
Topography around Sioux Falls
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 2, 10 and 50 miles of Sioux Falls.
Within 2 miles, the terrain around Sioux Falls has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 246 ft around an average of 1,440 ft above sea level; within 10 miles, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 390 ft; within 50 miles, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 843 ft.
The land around Sioux Falls is covered by artificial surfaces (47%) and trees (37%) within 2 miles, cropland (51%) and grassland (25%) within 10 miles, and cropland (83%) within 50 miles.
United States travel facts
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 100% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $90,027
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.8 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 98%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 5.8
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 12.7
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Sioux Falls (43.5437°, -96.728°, elevation 1,470 ft), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).