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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 Minnehaha 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 Crooks, 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 Crooks, 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 Crooks, 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 Crooks, 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 Crooks, 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 Minnehaha 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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Crooks, South Dakota Climate Summary

Temperature

    •   Average annual temperature

47.6°F (8.7°C)

    •   Average January temperature

24.4°F (-4.2°C)

    •   Average July temperature

71.9°F (22.2°C)

    •   Record high temperature

115°F (46.1°C) set on July 10, 1936

    •   Record low temperature

-58°F (-50°C) set on February 17, 1936

Precipitation

    •   Average annual precipitation

19.06 inches (48.4 cm)

    •   Average January precipitation

0.63 inches (1.6 cm)

    •   Average July precipitation

3.06 inches (7.8 cm)

    •   Record 24-hour precipitation

6.60 inches (16.8 cm) set on August 1, 1972

Snowfall

    •   Average annual snowfall

37.6 inches (95.5 cm)

    •   Average January snowfall

6.9 inches (17.5 cm)

    •   Average July snowfall

0.0 inches (0.0 cm)

    •   Record 24-hour snowfall

20.0 inches (50.8 cm) set on December 12, 1983

Wind

    •   Average annual wind speed

11.6 mph (18.7 km/h)

    •   Average January wind speed

12.9 mph (20.8 km/h)

    •   Average July wind speed

10.2 mph (16.4 km/h)

    •   Record wind gust

75 mph (121 km/h) set on January 12, 1972

Humidity

    •   Average annual relative humidity

67%

    •   Average January relative humidity

72%

    •   Average July relative humidity

59%

Climate Classification

    •   Köppen climate classification

Dfa (continental climate with hot summers and cold winters)

Additional Information

    •   Crooks, South Dakota is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 4a.
    •   The average growing season in Crooks is 140 days, from May 10 to September 27.
    •   The average frost-free period in Crooks is 110 days, from May 20 to September 7.

Facts & Historical Information
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Natural History

    •   Crooks is home to the Badlands National Park, a vast expanse of rugged terrain with unique geological formations.

    •   The park is a haven for wildlife, including bison, prairie dogs, and bighorn sheep.

    •   The White River Badlands, which extend through Crooks, contain abundant fossils of extinct animals, including saber-toothed cats and giant rhinos.

Science

    •   Crooks is the site of the Sanford Underground Research Facility (SURF), a deep underground laboratory dedicated to scientific research.

    •   SURF houses experiments in particle physics, astrophysics, and biology.

    •   The facility has made significant contributions to our understanding of the universe, including the discovery of the Higgs boson.

Personalities

  • Seth Bullock:

    A prominent figure in the Wild West, Bullock served as the first sheriff of Deadwood, South Dakota, and later owned a ranch near Crooks.

  • Frederick Russell Burnham:

    A renowned scout and explorer, Burnham was born in Crooks and later served with the British Army in Africa and with the U.S. Army in the Spanish-American War.

  • Dr. John C. Merriam:

    A renowned paleontologist, Merriam led several expeditions to the Badlands and discovered numerous important fossils.

    • Tourist Attractions
    1.Badlands National Park

    (20 miles east of Crooks): A stunning landscape of rugged canyons, towering rock formations, and vast prairies.

    2.Minuteman Missile National Historic Site

    (15 miles southwest of Crooks): A preserved Cold War missile launch site with guided tours and exhibits.

    3.Wall Drug Store

    (25 miles west of Crooks): A legendary roadside attraction featuring a free water park, a western-themed shopping mall, and a giant dinosaur statue.

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