What is today's weather forecast for Bristol, SD?

Today's forecast for Bristol shows a low of 38 degrees Fahrenheit. A chance of rain, mainly after 2am.

What is the 7-day weather forecast for Bristol, SD?

The 7-day forecast for Bristol shows highs from 40 to 47 degrees and lows from 28 to 38 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 6 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Bristol, SD this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Bristol this week. Precipitation chances: Friday (40% chance), Saturday (30% chance), Monday (40% chance), Wednesday (30% chance), Thursday (20% chance), Friday (20% chance).

How accurate is the Bristol weather forecast?

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Bristol, SD Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions

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54°F
Feels Like 54°F

Humidity 62% Dew Point 41°F Wind WSW 3 MPH Gusts 5 Barometer 29.56 in.750.8 mm

Report from a MADIS/MESONET weather station 18.7 miles WNW of central Bristol
at 5:50 PM Fri, Nov 14, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

FriNov 14

40%

SatNov 15

30%

SunNov 16

MonNov 17

30%

TueNov 18

WedNov 19

ThuNov 20

20%

7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures remain relatively stable through the week, ranging from 40°F to 47°F. Unsettled weather expected with rain on most days, including one day with wintry mix.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 4°F above the historical average for November. Normal highs for this period are around 40°F with lows around 22°F.

This Date in Weather History

1987 - The first major snowstorm of the season hit the Southern and Central Rockies, producing 12 inches at the Brian Head ski resort in Utah overnight. Strong and gusty winds associated with the storm reached 52 mph at Ruidoso NM. In the eastern U.S., the temperature at Washington D.C. soared to 68 degrees, just three days after being buried under more than a foot of snow.

Bristol, SD 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Friday Nov 14

Night: A chance of rain, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Light and variable wind becoming west northwest 6 to 11 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Saturday Nov 15

Day: A chance of rain, mainly before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. North northwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable.

Sunday Nov 16

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. East southeast wind 6 to 8 mph.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. East southeast wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

Monday Nov 17

Day: A chance of rain, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. East southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Night: A chance of rain before midnight, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 29. East wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Tuesday Nov 18

Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Southeast wind around 10 mph.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. South wind around 9 mph.

Wednesday Nov 19

Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.

Night: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday Nov 20

Day: A slight chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.

Friday Nov 21

Day: A slight chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

About Bristol, SD

Bristol is a city located in western Day County, South Dakota, United States. It lies in Section 25 of Bristol Township, on the main line of what is now the BNSF Railway alongside U.S. Route 12. The population was 288 at the 2020 census.` Similar to many towns of the area and of the Midwest in general, Bristol came into being as a result of railroad expansion. The railroad, which first came through the area in the 1870s, identified the site which would become Bristol as Station #70. C.P. Prior, a district railroad surveyor and townsite agent, was given credit for naming Bristol in 1881. He named the town after Bristol, England.

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