What is today's weather forecast for Buffalo Gap, SD?

Today's forecast for Buffalo Gap shows a high of 43 degrees and a low of 16 degrees Fahrenheit. A slight chance of snow before 10am, then a slight chance of rain between 10am and 2pm, then a slight chance of snow after 2pm.

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

The 7-day forecast for Buffalo Gap shows highs from 34 to 56 degrees and lows from 16 to 29 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 5 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Buffalo Gap, SD this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Buffalo Gap this week. Precipitation chances: Saturday (20% chance), Tuesday (50% chance), Wednesday (50% chance), Thursday (50% chance), Friday (50% chance).

How accurate is the Buffalo Gap weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Buffalo Gap forecasts using National Weather Service data and current conditions from the nearest available weather stations, often miles closer than regional airports, for the most precise local forecasts.

Buffalo Gap, SD Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Station

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25°F
Feels Like 25°F

Humidity 74% Dew Point 18°F Wind Calm Barometer 29.67 in.

Visibility 10 mi.

Report from a MADIS/MESONET weather station 9.3 mi. SSW of central Buffalo Gap
at 9:35 PM Fri, Dec 5, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

FriDec 5

20%

SatDec 6

20%

SunDec 7

MonDec 8

TueDec 9

50%

WedDec 10

50%

ThuDec 11

50%

7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

Variable high temperatures through the week, ranging from 43°F to 56°F. Unsettled weather expected with wintry mix likely on at least 5 days.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 7°F above the historical average for December. Normal highs for this period are around 38°F with lows around 14°F.

This Date in Weather History

1941 - The temperature at Enosburg Falls soared to 72 degrees to establish a state record for Vermont for the month of December.

Buffalo Gap, SD 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Friday Dec 5

Night: A 20 percent chance of snow after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature rising to around 28 by 4am. Wind chill values as low as 18. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

Saturday Dec 6

Day: A slight chance of snow before 10am, then a slight chance of rain between 10am and 2pm, then a slight chance of snow after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Wind chill values as low as 20. West wind 8 to 15 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Wind chill values as low as 9. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable.

Sunday Dec 7

Day: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 44. Wind chill values as low as 13. West wind 8 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

Monday Dec 8

Day: Sunny, with a high near 50. West wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. West wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

Tuesday Dec 9

Day: A slight chance of rain after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. Breezy, with a west wind 18 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph.

Night: A chance of rain before 4am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.

Wednesday Dec 10

Day: A chance of rain and snow before noon, then a slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.

Night: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.

Thursday Dec 11

Day: A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 44.

Night: A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.

Friday Dec 12

Day: A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 34.

About Buffalo Gap, SD

Buffalo Gap (Lakota: pté tȟathíyopa otȟúŋwahe; "buffalo gap village") is a town in Custer County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 131 at the 2020 census.

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