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Current radar over Belle Fourche, South Dakota red dot
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Our satellite is from the GOES-16. It is color enhanced by using a geocolor terrain background during the day and black marble city lights at night. The daytime satellite data is Visible satellite imagery, and nighttime uses Infrared bands. The bluish clouds are fog and low cloud. The whiteest clouds are the coldest, highest cloud tops.

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Current surface weather map around Butte County, SD

This surface map is from the HRRR computer model. It is a 1-hour forecast, updated hourly, which is a good estimate of the current surface conditions. This map shows the current high and low pressure centers, pressure isobar contours, wind streamlines and thickness contours. It also shows the currently depicted preciptiation estimates, although this should not be a substitute for actual live radar. The purple dashed contour is the 5400m thickness line, which is often a good proxy for the rain/snow line.

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Temperatures right now near Belle Fourche, South Dakota

This is the latest surface temperatures as depicted by the HRRR computer model, updated hourly. Although these are not actual observations, this model is a very good representation of current conditions as it factors in observations, terrain and physics to give you more detailed temperatures in areas that do not have reporting weather stations. For the latest reports at specific locations, like in Belle Fourche, SD please see our current conditions data on the left and right side of this page, or go to our current conditions page.

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Surface wind speed map over Belle Fourche, SD

This map shows the latest HRRR computer model winds. This depiction of the current wind directions and speeds is an estimate from the computer model. For actual observations in Belle Fourche, SD, see the current conditions data on the left and right side of this page, or go to our current conditions page.

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Regional 24 hour rainfall expected near Belle Fourche, South Dakota

This is a forecast of the amount of precipitation expected over the next 24 hours from the HRRR weather forecast model. This is only one forecast depiction, and you should check other models to get a better idea of what may happen. You can view this and other models in more detail on our main weather forecast maps page. There, you will also be able to look at forecasts beyond just 24 hours and look at forecasts out to as far as 16 days.

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Area snowfall accumulation expected around Butte County, South Dakota

This is snowfall forecast, with amounts anticipated in the next 24 hours. This guidance is from the HRRR weather model. For more model forecasts out to 16 days, visit our main weather forecast maps page.

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These are Convective Outlooks from the Storm Prediction Center. Click to see Days 1-3 broken down into Tornado, Wind and Hail threats, as well as days 5-8 outlooks.

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Climate Summary
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Belle Fourche, South Dakota Climate Summary

Average Temperatures

    •   January

14.9°F (-9.5°C)

    •   July

77.1°F (25.1°C)

    •   Annual

46.3°F (7.9°C)

Precipitation

    •   Average Annual

15.4 inches (391 mm)

    •   Rainy Season

May to September

    •   Snowfall

29.8 inches (75.7 cm)

Humidity

    •   Average Annual

66%

    •   Summer

60%

    •   Winter

75%

Wind

    •   Average Annual Speed

12.4 mph (20 km/h)

    •   Prevailing Direction

West-northwest

Sunshine

    •   Average Annual

3,081 hours

    •   Summer

330 hours per month

    •   Winter

180 hours per month

Climate Classification

    •   Köppen Climate Classification

Dfb (Continental Subarctic)

Climate Characteristics

    •   Cold, dry winters

Temperatures can drop below 0°F (-18°C) with frequent snowstorms.

    •   Warm, humid summers

Temperatures can reach the 90s°F (30s°C), with occasional thunderstorms.

    •   Moderate precipitation

Most precipitation occurs during the summer months, with some snowfall in the winter.

    •   High winds

The area experiences strong and consistent winds year-round.

    •   Abundant sunshine

Belle Fourche receives a high amount of sunshine, especially during the summer months.

Additional Climate Notes

    •   Belle Fourche is located in the northern Great Plains, which is known for its extreme temperature fluctuations.
    •   The city is prone to occasional hailstorms and tornadoes during the summer months.
    •   Winters can be harsh, with long periods of cold and snow cover.
    •   The climate is influenced by the nearby Black Hills, which provide some protection from the cold and wind.

Facts & Historical Information
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Natural History

    •   Belle Fourche is located in the Black Hills, a geological formation rich in minerals and fossils.

    •   The area is home to the Belle Fourche River, a major tributary of the Missouri River.

    •   The Black Hills National Forest surrounds the town, providing opportunities for hiking, camping, and wildlife viewing.

Science

    •   The Homestake Mine, once the largest gold mine in the United States, was located near Belle Fourche.

    •   The Sanford Underground Research Facility (SURF), a world-renowned laboratory, is located in the former Homestake Mine.

    •   SURF hosts experiments in particle physics, astrophysics, and other scientific fields.

Personalities

  • Seth Bullock:

    A former sheriff of Deadwood, Bullock moved to Belle Fourche in the late 1800s and became a successful rancher.

  • John Wesley Powell:

    A geologist and explorer, Powell led the first expedition down the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon. He visited Belle Fourche in 1878.

  • John Ross:

    A Lakota Sioux leader, Ross signed the Treaty of Fort Laramie in 1868, which established the Great Sioux Reservation. He lived in the Belle Fourche area until his death in 1906.

    • Tourist Attractions
    1.Black Hills National Forest:

    A vast and scenic forest with hiking trails, camping spots, and wildlife viewing opportunities.

    2.Mount Rushmore National Memorial:

    An iconic sculpture of four U.S. presidents carved into a granite mountain.

    3.Crazy Horse Memorial:

    A massive sculpture of Lakota warrior Crazy Horse in progress since 1948.

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