Watertown weather
At 5:15 PM local time it was cloudy and 15°C (60°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: May–Sep. Watertown sits 530 m (1,739 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Watertown, South Dakota, United States.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 1%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–SepOff season Nov–Mar
About Watertown weather
Is it raining in Watertown right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 15° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Watertown this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 11–19° and lows of 3–13°. Rain is likely on 2 of 7 days (Monday, Tuesday). The driest day looks like Thursday.
Has it been raining in Watertown lately?
In the past 7 days, Watertown had 4 rainy days and 25.3 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Watertown?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Watertown weather by month
When is the best time to visit Watertown?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Watertown is May–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Nov–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from -5°C (23°F) in January to 30°C (85°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Watertown?
June is the wettest month, with about 101 mm (4.0 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 12 mm (0.5 in).
What is the hottest month in Watertown?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 30°C (85°F) and lows of 17°C (62°F). January is the coolest, with highs of -5°C (23°F) and lows of -14°C (6°F).
Does Watertown have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is June at about 101 mm (4.0 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months