Brookings weather
At 11:00 PM local time it was cloudy and 12°C (53°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: May–Sep. Brookings sits 494 m (1,621 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 Brookings, South Dakota, United States.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 95%
- Chance of rain
- 3%
- 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 Brookings weather
Is it raining in Brookings right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 12° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Brookings this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 13–18° and lows of 3–14°. Rain is likely on 3 of 7 days (Saturday, Monday, Tuesday). The driest day looks like Friday.
Has it been raining in Brookings lately?
In the past 7 days, Brookings had 3 rainy days and 26.8 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Brookings?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Brookings weather by month
When is the best time to visit Brookings?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Brookings is May–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Nov–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from -4°C (24°F) in January to 30°C (85°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Brookings?
June is the wettest month, with about 103 mm (4.1 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 12 mm (0.5 in).
What is the hottest month in Brookings?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 30°C (85°F) and lows of 17°C (63°F). January is the coolest, with highs of -4°C (24°F) and lows of -14°C (7°F).
Does Brookings have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is June at about 103 mm (4.1 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