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

Today's forecast for Watertown shows a low of 16 degrees Fahrenheit. Snow.

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

The 7-day forecast for Watertown shows highs from 12 to 26 degrees and lows from -5 to 16 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 2 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Watertown, SD this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Watertown this week. Precipitation chances: Friday (80% chance), Saturday (90% chance).

How accurate is the Watertown weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Watertown 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.

Watertown, SD Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

WEATHER ALERTS - Winter Weather Advisory

Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station

Switch to Metric Units

18°F
Feels Like 9°F

Humidity 88% Dew Point 15°F Wind E 7 MPH Barometer 30.18 in.

Visibility 2.5 mi.

Report from a NOAA weather station 1.7 mi. W of central Watertown
at 6:06 PM Fri, Nov 28, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

FriNov 28

80%

SatNov 29

90%

SunNov 30

-2

MonDec 1

TueDec 2

WedDec 3

-5

ThuDec 4

7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures remain relatively stable through the week, ranging from 12°F to 23°F. Some snow possible with at least 2 days showing precipitation chances of 20% or higher.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 12°F below the historical average for November-December. Normal highs for this period are around 32°F with lows around 14°F.

This Date in Weather History

1921 - New England was in the midst of a four day icestorm, their worst of record. Ice was more than three inches thick in many places following the storm, and property damage was in the millions of dollars. Northern New England received heavy snow with more than two feet reported in some areas. Overnight freezing rains continued through the day at Worcester MA while the wind increased to a gale. Streets become impassable even on foot, and whole towns were plunged into darkness without communication. The storm caused 20 million dollars damage to power lines, telephone lines and trees.

Watertown, SD 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Friday Nov 28

Night: Snow. Low around 16. East wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

Saturday Nov 29

Day: Snow, mainly before 3pm. High near 19. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Night: A slight chance of snow before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. North northwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Sunday Nov 30

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 12. Northwest wind 7 to 10 mph.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2. West wind 6 to 8 mph becoming south southwest after midnight.

Monday Dec 1

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 18. South southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. West wind 6 to 9 mph.

Tuesday Dec 2

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 23. South southwest wind 6 to 10 mph.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. South southwest wind 8 to 10 mph becoming north northwest after midnight.

Wednesday Dec 3

Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -5.

Thursday Dec 4

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 21.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.

Friday Dec 5

Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26.

About Watertown, SD

Watertown is a city in and the county seat of Codington County, South Dakota, United States. Watertown is home to the Redlin Art Center, which houses many of the works of Terry Redlin, one of the nation's most popular wildlife artists. Watertown is between Pelican Lake and Lake Kampeska, from which Redlin derived inspiration for his artwork. The population was 22,655 at the 2020 census, making Watertown South Dakota's 5th-most populous city. It is also the principal city of the Watertown Micropolitan Statistical Area, which includes all of Codington County. It is home to the Bramble Park Zoo. Watertown's residential real estate is considered the most expensive in South Dakota for cities of its size; the median price for a home in Watertown was approximately $200,000 as of 2013.

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