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

Today's forecast for Porcupine shows a low of 17 degrees Fahrenheit. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 31 by 5pm.

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

The 7-day forecast for Porcupine shows highs from 23 to 45 degrees and lows from 6 to 25 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 3 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Porcupine, SD this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Porcupine this week. Precipitation chances: Friday (60% chance), Saturday (50% chance), Sunday (50% chance).

How accurate is the Porcupine weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Porcupine 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.

Porcupine, SD Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station

Switch to Metric Units

33°F
Feels Like 27°F

Humidity 51% Dew Point 17°F Wind S 6 MPH Gusts 10 Barometer N/A

Solar Rad 232 w/m²

Report from a MADIS/MESONET weather station 4.6 mi. NE of central Porcupine
at 11:41 AM Wed, Nov 26, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

WedNov 26

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SatNov 29

50%

SunNov 30

50%

MonDec 1

TueDec 2

7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures start near 39°F, reaching 45°F before cooling to 23°F, then recovering to 38°F by week's end. Some snow possible with at least 3 days showing precipitation chances of 20% or higher.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 9°F below the historical average for November-December. Normal highs for this period are around 42°F with lows around 17°F.

This Date in Weather History

1988 - Thunderstorms produced severe weather over the Central Gulf Coast States during the late morning and afternoon hours. Five tornadoes were reported in Mississippi, with the tornadoes causing a million dollars damage at Ruleville, and in Warren County. In Utah, the town of Alta was blanketed with 15 inches of snow overnight, and during the day was buried under another 16.5 inches of snow.

Porcupine, SD 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Wednesday Nov 26

Day: Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 31 by 5pm. South wind 5 to 7 mph becoming east.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 17. Light and variable wind.

Thursday Nov 27

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. Wind chill values as low as 10. Light and variable wind becoming east around 6 mph in the morning.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Wind chill values as low as 17. Southeast wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Friday Nov 28

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 45. South wind around 11 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

Night: Snow likely, mainly after 11pm. Cloudy, with a low around 14. Blustery, with a north wind 13 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Saturday Nov 29

Day: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. North wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

Night: A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. North wind 6 to 9 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph.

Sunday Nov 30

Day: A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 24.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 6.

Monday Dec 1

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 30.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 13.

Tuesday Dec 2

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 38.

About Porcupine, SD

Porcupine (Lakota: Pȟahíŋ siŋté, 'porcupine tail') is a census-designated place (CDP) in Oglala Lakota County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 925 at the 2020 census. The community most likely was named after Porcupine Butte. Porcupine has been noted for its unusual place name, and for its designation as the unofficial capital of the unrecognized Republic of Lakotah.

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