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

Today's forecast for Vale shows a low of 14 degrees Fahrenheit. A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly between 1am and 2am.

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

The 7-day forecast for Vale shows highs from 13 to 55 degrees and lows from 2 to 31 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 5 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Vale, SD this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Vale this week. Precipitation chances: Thursday (40% chance), Friday (80% chance), Saturday (60% chance), Tuesday (50% chance), Wednesday (50% chance).

How accurate is the Vale weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Vale 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.

Vale, SD Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Station

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28°F
Feels Like 14°F

Humidity 100% Dew Point 28°F Wind NW 23 MPH Gusts 30 Barometer 30.11 in.

Visibility 0.3 mi.

Report from a NOAA weather station 14.1 mi. S of central Vale
at 12:15 AM Fri, Dec 12, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

ThuDec 11

40%

FriDec 12

80%

SatDec 13

60%

SunDec 14

MonDec 15

TueDec 16

WedDec 17

50%

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7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures dip from 20°F to a low of 13°F mid-week, then warm to 55°F. Unsettled weather expected with rain or snow likely on at least 5 days.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 2°F above the historical average for December. Normal highs for this period are around 37°F with lows around 13°F.

This Date in Weather History

1987 - Low pressure over southwestern Ontario, Canada, brought snow and gusty winds to the North Central U.S. Winds gusted to 62 mph at Riverton WY. Snow and high winds in eastern North Dakota reduced visibilities to less than one hundred feet at times. Warm weather prevailed across the Southern Plains Region. Half a dozen cities reported record high temperatures for the date, including Del Rio TX with a reading of 89 degrees. Laredo TX and Kingsville TX tied for honors as hot spot in the nation with afternoon highs of 92 degrees.

Vale, SD 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Thursday Dec 11

Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly between 1am and 2am. Patchy fog before 2am. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 14. Wind chill values as low as 1. Blustery, with a northwest wind 18 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Friday Dec 12

Day: Snow, mainly after 11am. High near 20. Wind chill values as low as -1. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Night: Snow. Low around 2. Wind chill values as low as -12. East wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Saturday Dec 13

Day: Snow likely before 11am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 13. Wind chill values as low as -9. Northeast wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 5. Southeast wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

Sunday Dec 14

Day: Sunny, with a high near 40. Southeast wind 6 to 8 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. West wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

Monday Dec 15

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. West wind 7 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.

Tuesday Dec 16

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.

Night: A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

Wednesday Dec 17

Day: A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Breezy.

Night: A slight chance of rain and snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.

Thursday Dec 18

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.

About Vale, SD

Vale is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Butte County, South Dakota, United States. According to the 2020 census, the population was 130. Vale has been assigned the ZIP code of 57788. The public school located in Vale, whose mascot was The Beet Diggers, closed in 1982. Vale was so-named because the town site is located in a valley. The Full Throttle Saloon, a large bar and entertainment site described as the world's largest biker bar and previously the subject of the reality television series Full Throttle Saloon, was rebuilt, moving from nearby Sturgis to 600 acres in Vale near Bear Butte.

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