What is the weather in Mitchell, SD right now?

The latest observation from Mitchell, Mitchell Municipal Airport was 43°F and heavy rain and fog/mist, reported at 10/26/2026, 4:55 PM CDT.

What is the high temperature today in Mitchell, SD?

The National Weather Service forecast for this afternoon calls for a high near 46°F. Rain Showers.

Will it rain in Mitchell, SD in the next 24 hours?

The hourly forecast shows a 96% chance of precipitation around 10/26/2026, 5:00 PM CDT.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Mitchell, SD today?

Sunrise is about 8:00 AM CDT and sunset is about 6:31 PM CDT (calculated for the center of the area, within a few minutes).

What is the normal October weather in Mitchell, SD?

At Mitchell 2 N, the 1991 to 2020 normal high in October is 62°F and the normal low is 36°F.

Checked Oct 26, 2026

Mitchell, SD Weather

Current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecast from the National Weather Service. Times are local (CDT).

Mitchell, SD current weather

43°F

Heavy Rain and Fog/Mist

H 46° / L 39°Feels like 36°

Rain ending around 12 AM

Observed at Mitchell, Mitchell Municipal Airport (2.4 mi away), 10/26/2026, 4:55 PM CDT

Hourly forecast

NWS, updated 5:03 PM

Now43°96%
6 PM43°89%
7 PM44°86%
8 PM44°76%
9 PM43°64%
10 PM44°44%
11 PM42°30%
Tue12 AM42°20%
1 AM43°
2 AM41°
3 AM41°
4 AM41°
5 AM41°
6 AM42°
7 AM42°
8 AM41°
9 AM43°
10 AM45°
11 AM46°
12 PM48°
1 PM50°
2 PM53°
3 PM54°
4 PM54°
5 PM55°
6 PM54°
7 PM54°
8 PM51°
9 PM49°
10 PM49°
11 PM49°
Wed12 AM49°
1 AM49°
2 AM48°
3 AM48°
4 AM46°
5 AM46°
6 AM46°14%
7 AM44°27%
8 AM46°27%
9 AM49°27%
10 AM53°27%
11 AM56°27%
12 PM59°27%
1 PM61°17%
2 PM63°17%
3 PM64°17%
4 PM64°17%

7-day forecast

Tap a day for details

Today10/2696% chance of precipitationLow 39°High 46°
This Afternoon: Rain showers. Cloudy. High near 46, with temperatures falling to around 43 in the afternoon. East northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight: Rain showers before 7pm, then rain showers and patchy fog between 7pm and 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 39. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Rain Showers
Tue10/27Low 42°High 56°
Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 56. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy. Low around 42, with temperatures rising to around 46 overnight. South southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Partly Sunny
Wed10/2827% chance of precipitationLow 37°High 65°
Wednesday: A chance of rain showers after 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night: A slight chance of rain showers before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Chance Rain Showers
Thu10/29Low 42°High 63°
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Mostly Sunny
Fri10/3038% chance of precipitationLow 48°High 64°
Friday: A slight chance of rain showers after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 64.
Friday Night: A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sat10/3138% chance of precipitationLow 48°High 66°
Saturday: A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night: A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Chance Rain Showers
Sun11/146% chance of precipitationLow 45°High 65°
Sunday: A slight chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 65.
Sunday Night: A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Slight Chance Rain Showers

Forecast for 43.731, -98.033 from the NWS FSD office, updated 10/26/2026, 5:03 PM CDT · Official forecast on weather.gov

From the National Weather Service; may be delayed. Not for life-safety decisions. In an emergency, call 911.

Next 6 hours

NWS hourly forecast

Now43°Rain Showers96%10 mph
6 PM43°Rain Showers89%10 mph
7 PM44°Rain Showers86%10 mph
8 PM44°Rain Showers76%10 mph
9 PM43°Rain Showers Likely64%10 mph
10 PM44°Chance Rain Showers44%10 mph

Hourly details

Next 7 days: temperature chart, feels like, rain and snow amounts, sky cover, wind and gustsShow

Line: temperature °F. Bars: chance of precipitation.

MonNow43°Feels 37°96%0.08"Sky 91%10g15
6 PM43°Feels 37°89%0.08"Sky 91%10
7 PM44°Feels 38°86%0.02"Sky 96%10g16
8 PM44°Feels 38°76%0.02"Sky 97%10g16
9 PM43°Feels 38°64%0.02"Sky 97%10
10 PM44°Feels 39°44%0.02"Sky 97%10
11 PM42°Feels 37°30%0.02"Sky 97%10
Tue 10/2712 AM42°Feels 38°20%0.02"Sky 95%5g10
1 AM43°Feels 39°9% Sky 97%5g10
2 AM41°Feels 36°5% Sky 93%5g10
3 AM41°Feels 36°2% Sky 93%5g10
4 AM41°Feels 36°1% Sky 93%10
5 AM41°Feels 36°1% Sky 94%10
6 AM42°Feels 38°1% Sky 89%5g12
7 AM42°Feels 38°1% Sky 87%5g10
8 AM41°Feels 38°1% Sky 86%5
9 AM43°Feels 40°1% Sky 67%5
10 AM45°Feels 42°1% Sky 70%5g10
11 AM46°Feels 42°1% Sky 75%10
12 PM48°Feels 43°1% Sky 75%10g18
1 PM50°Feels 45°1% Sky 62%15g21
2 PM53° 1% Sky 31%15g22
3 PM54° 1% Sky 23%15g24
4 PM54° 1% Sky 26%15g25
5 PM55° 1% Sky 28%15g24
6 PM54° 0% Sky 32%15g23
7 PM54° 0% Sky 35%15g21
8 PM51° 0% Sky 39%10g20
9 PM49°Feels 44°0% Sky 31%10g20
10 PM49°Feels 44°0% Sky 14%10g18
11 PM49°Feels 45°0% Sky 11%10g17
Wed 10/2812 AM49°Feels 45°0% Sky 7%10g16
1 AM49°Feels 46°0% Sky 11%10
2 AM48°Feels 45°0% Sky 29%5g13
3 AM48°Feels 45°0% Sky 56%5g13
4 AM46°Feels 42°0% Sky 57%5g12
5 AM46°Feels 42°0% Sky 71%5g12
6 AM46°Feels 42°14% Sky 76%5g13
7 AM44°Feels 39°27% Sky 77%10
8 AM46°Feels 42°27% Sky 91%10
9 AM49°Feels 45°27% Sky 86%10g15
10 AM53° 27% Sky 80%10g17
11 AM56° 27% Sky 80%10g20
12 PM59° 27% Sky 81%15g21
1 PM61° 17% Sky 81%15g22
2 PM63° 17% Sky 78%15g22
3 PM64° 17% Sky 74%15g21
4 PM64° 17% Sky 71%10g18
5 PM63° 17% Sky 67%10g16
6 PM61° 17% Sky 62%10
7 PM59° 2% Sky 58%5g13
8 PM56° 2% Sky 50%5g12
9 PM53° 2% Sky 43%5g12
10 PM50°Feels 47°2% Sky 35%5g12
11 PM48°Feels 45°2% Sky 33%5g10
Thu 10/2912 AM47°Feels 44°2% Sky 30%5g10
1 AM46°Feels 43°0% Sky 28%5
2 AM45° 0% Sky 32%5
3 AM43°Feels 40°0% Sky 36%5
4 AM42° 0% Sky 40%5
5 AM40° 0% Sky 40%5
6 AM39° 0% Sky 39%5
7 AM38° 0% Sky 39%5
8 AM40° 0% Sky 36%0g6
9 AM42° 0% Sky 34%0g6
10 AM45° 0% Sky 31%0g6
11 AM49° 0% Sky 29%5
12 PM53° 0% Sky 27%5g10
1 PM57° 0% Sky 25%5g13
2 PM60° 0% Sky 24%10
3 PM62° 0% Sky 24%10g15
4 PM62° 0% Sky 23%10g15
5 PM61° 0% Sky 25%10
6 PM59° 0% Sky 26%5g12
7 PM57° 1% Sky 28%5g10
8 PM54° 1% Sky 28%5g10
9 PM52° 1% Sky 28%5g12
10 PM50°Feels 47°1% Sky 28%5g12
11 PM49°Feels 46°1% Sky 28%5g12
Fri 10/3012 AM48°Feels 45°1% Sky 28%5g12
1 AM48°Feels 45°4% Sky 54%5g12
2 AM47°Feels 44°4% Sky 54%5g12
3 AM46°Feels 43°4% Sky 54%5g10
4 AM45°Feels 42°4% Sky 54%5g10
5 AM44°Feels 41°4% Sky 54%5g10
6 AM44°Feels 41°4% Sky 54%5g10
7 AM45°Feels 42°8% Sky 71%5g10
8 AM46°Feels 43°8% Sky 71%5g12
9 AM48°Feels 45°8% Sky 71%5g12
10 AM51° 8% Sky 71%5g13
11 AM54° 8% Sky 71%5g14
12 PM57° 8% Sky 71%10
1 PM60° 18% Sky 60%10g15
2 PM62° 18% Sky 60%10g16
3 PM63° 18% Sky 60%10g16
4 PM63° 18% Sky 60%10g16
5 PM63° 18% Sky 60%10g15
6 PM61° 18% Sky 60%10g15
7 PM60° 37% Sky 84%10
8 PM58° 37% Sky 84%10
9 PM56° 37% Sky 84%10
10 PM55° 37% Sky 84%10
11 PM54° 37% Sky 84%10
Sat 10/3112 AM54° 37% Sky 84%10
1 AM54° 38% Sky 85%10
2 AM53° 38% Sky 85%10
3 AM53° 38% Sky 85%10
4 AM52° 38% Sky 85%10
5 AM52° 38% Sky 85%10
6 AM52° 38% Sky 85%10g15
7 AM52° 33% Sky 78%10g15
8 AM53° 33% Sky 78%10g16
9 AM54° 33% Sky 78%10g16
10 AM55° 33% Sky 78%10g17
11 AM57° 33% Sky 78%10g18
12 PM59° 33% Sky 78%10g20
1 PM61° 25% Sky 79%10g20
2 PM63° 25% Sky 79%10g20
3 PM64° 25% Sky 79%10g18
4 PM64° 25% Sky 79%10g17
5 PM64° 25% Sky 79%10g16
6 PM63° 25% Sky 79%10
7 PM62° 33% Sky 83%10
8 PM60° 33% Sky 83%10
9 PM58° 33% Sky 83%5g12
10 PM56° 33% Sky 83%5g12
11 PM55° 33% Sky 83%5g12
Sun 11/112 AM54° 33% Sky 83%5g12
1 AM54° 27% Sky 68%5g12
1 AM53° 27% Sky 68%5g13
2 AM53° 27% Sky 68%10
3 AM52° 27% Sky 68%10
4 AM51° 27% Sky 68%10
5 AM51° 27% Sky 68%10
6 AM51° 17% Sky 68%10
7 AM52° 17% Sky 68%10
8 AM53° 17% Sky 68%10g15
9 AM54° 17% Sky 68%10g16
10 AM56° 17% Sky 68%10g17
11 AM58° 17% Sky 68%10g20
12 PM60° 17% Sky 68%10g21
1 PM62° 17% Sky 68%10g21
2 PM63° 17% Sky 68%10g21
3 PM63° 17% Sky 68%10g20
4 PM63° 17% Sky 68%10g18
5 PM62° 17% Sky 68%10g16
6 PM60° 30% Sky 77%10g15
7 PM58° 30% Sky 77%10
8 PM56° 30% Sky 77%10
9 PM54° 30% Sky 77%10
10 PM53° 30% Sky 77%10
11 PM52° 30% Sky 77%10
Mon 11/212 AM52° 46% Sky 82%10
1 AM51° 46% Sky 82%10g15
2 AM51° 46% Sky 82%10g16
3 AM50°Feels 46°46% Sky 82%10g17

Temperature °F · chance of precipitation · amount in inches (T = trace) · sky cover · wind and gusts (g) in mph

NWS hourly forecast updated 10/26/2026, 5:03 PM CDT

Rain and snow totals

Next 3 days, NWS forecast grid

Rain (liquid): 0.22 in
Snow: 0.00 in
Ice: 0.00 in

Radar and satellite

National radar

NEXRAD (last 50 min) and GOES

Latest

Nearby hazards

South Dakota hazards

Severe storm and flash flood outlooks, expected rain, river flooding and wildfires near this area

Severe storm outlook today:General thunderstormsOutlook map
Excessive rainfall outlook (flash flood risk):Could not check the Weather Prediction Center outlook right now.
River gauges within 40 miles at or above flood stage: None reported
Active wildfires within 50 miles: None reported

UV and air quality forecast

EPA and AirNow

UV index today (Mitchell): 0Low

UV index guide · Air quality

Drought

By county

Davison County, week of 10/20/2026

36% of the county is in moderate drought or worse.

Frequently asked questions

What is the weather in Mitchell, SD right now?: The latest observation from Mitchell, Mitchell Municipal Airport was 43°F and heavy rain and fog/mist, reported at 10/26/2026, 4:55 PM CDT.
What is the high temperature today in Mitchell, SD?: The National Weather Service forecast for this afternoon calls for a high near 46°F. Rain Showers.
Will it rain in Mitchell, SD in the next 24 hours?: The hourly forecast shows a 96% chance of precipitation around 10/26/2026, 5:00 PM CDT.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Mitchell, SD today?: Sunrise is about 8:00 AM CDT and sunset is about 6:31 PM CDT (calculated for the center of the area, within a few minutes).
What is the normal October weather in Mitchell, SD?: At Mitchell 2 N, the 1991 to 2020 normal high in October is 62°F and the normal low is 36°F.

Sun and moon

Local time, center of the area

Sunrise: 8 AM
Sunset: 6:31 PM
Daylight: 10 hr 31 min
Moon: Full Moon 99% lit

First light (civil dawn): 7:31 AM
Last light (civil dusk): 7 PM
Moonrise: 6:22 PM
Moonset: 8:43 AM

Normal October weather

Climate

Normal October high 62°, low 36°. 1991 to 2020 normals at Mitchell 2 N, 1 mi away.

Other places nearby

Parkston

Data sources

National Weather Service APINOAA
Convective Outlooks and Storm ReportsNOAA Storm Prediction Center
Excessive Rainfall Outlook and Quantitative Precipitation ForecastsNOAA Weather Prediction Center
National Water Prediction ServiceNOAA National Weather Service
WFIGS Current Wildland Fire IncidentsNational Interagency Fire Center
UV Index Forecast (Envirofacts)U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and NOAA
AirNowU.S. Environmental Protection Agency
NWS HeatRisk (experimental)NOAA National Weather Service
U.S. Drought MonitorNational Drought Mitigation Center, USDA and NOAA
BEACON 2.0 Beach Advisory and Closing On-line NotificationU.S. Environmental Protection Agency
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
Tides & Currents (CO-OPS API)NOAA Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services
NEXRAD radar tilesIowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University
GOES-East and GOES-West GeoColor imageryNOAA NESDIS Center for Satellite Applications and Research

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