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SDSouth Dakota Weather & Climate
Climate overview
South Dakota climate is continental/semiarid — hot summers, very cold winters, low precipitation.
Extreme weather risk
- 🌪️ Tornadoes: Yes — in the Tornado Alley belt. Peak season April–June.
Time zone
South Dakota observes Central Time (the state spans multiple time zones).
When to visit (weather-wise)
Spring (April-May) and fall (September-October) typically offer the best balance.
Weather constraints in the daily puzzle
"Tornado Alley", "Hurricane zone", "Sun Belt", "Snow Belt" are recurring Statedoku categories.
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