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

Today's forecast for Meckling shows a low of 20 degrees Fahrenheit. Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.

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

The 7-day forecast for Meckling shows highs from 29 to 46 degrees and lows from 8 to 28 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 2 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Meckling, SD this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Meckling this week. Precipitation chances: Wednesday (30% chance), Thursday (20% chance).

How accurate is the Meckling weather forecast?

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Meckling, SD Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Station

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37°F
Feels Like 37°F

Humidity 75% Dew Point 30°F Wind Calm Barometer 29.99 in.

Visibility 10 mi.

Report from a NOAA weather station 8.7 mi. SE of central Meckling
at 4:55 PM Mon, Dec 15, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

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7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

Sharp cooling trend with high temperatures dropping from 43°F to 38°F, falling as low as 29°F. Some precipitation possible, including both rain and snow.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 6°F above the historical average for December. Normal highs for this period are around 33°F with lows around 14°F.

This Date in Weather History

1987 - A major winter storm hit the Great Lakes Region, intensifying explosively as it crossed northern Illinois. High winds and heavy snow created blizzard conditions in southeastern Wisconsin. Winds gusted to 73 mph, and snowfall totals ranged up to 17 inches at LaFarge. The barometric pressure at Chicago IL dropped three quarters of an inch in six hours to 28.96 inches, a record low reading for December. Up to a foot of snow blanketed northern Illinois, and winds in the Chicago area gusted to 75 mph. O'Hare Airport in Chicago was closed for several hours, for only the fourth time in twenty years. High winds derailed train cars at Avon IN. Light winds and partly sunny skies were reported near the center of the storm, a feature typical of tropical storms.

Meckling, SD 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Monday Dec 15

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph after midnight.

Tuesday Dec 16

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 43. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight.

Wednesday Dec 17

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Breezy, with a south wind 5 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

Night: A 30 percent chance of rain before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Windy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph becoming west 25 to 30 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

Thursday Dec 18

Day: A 20 percent chance of snow before noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 29. Windy, with a northwest wind 25 to 30 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 8.

Friday Dec 19

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 42.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

Saturday Dec 20

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 37.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.

Sunday Dec 21

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 38.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.

Monday Dec 22

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 39.

About Meckling, SD

Meckling is an unincorporated community and a census-designated place (CDP) in Clay County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 48 at the 2020 census. Meckling was laid out in 1873, and named in honor of Jones S. Meckling, a railroad employee. Due to the large number of farms that grow the crop alfalfa it has become known as the "Hay Capital of the Universe". In this fertile Missouri River valley of southeastern South Dakota, alfalfa hay is the crop of choice. Each August Meckling and its neighboring town Gayville, the Hay Capital of the World host the Annual Hay Days. In 1965, the local school closed, and the residents were allowed to choose between the Gayville or Vermillion school districts. A couple of families, displeased with those choices, campaigned for an additional selection to be added: Wakonda. Recently Meckling's zip code has been changed to Vermillion, SD's zip code of 57069.

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