About Yankton, SD's Climate & Weather History

With a population of around 14,600, Yankton sits in South Dakota, United States. The city operates in the Central Time Zone.

In 2025, Yankton recorded an average annual temperature of 51°F. The hottest temperatures reached 97°F in June; the coolest were -17°F in February. Total precipitation for the year was 29 inches, with the wettest month being July. Snowfall for the year totaled approximately 8 inches.