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

Today's forecast for Waubay shows a high of 25 degrees and a low of 25 degrees Fahrenheit. Patchy blowing snow before 5pm.

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

The 7-day forecast for Waubay shows highs from 8 to 31 degrees and lows from -6 to 25 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 6 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Waubay, SD this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Waubay this week. Precipitation chances: Thursday (60% chance), Friday (70% chance), Saturday (50% chance), Monday (30% chance), Tuesday (60% chance), Wednesday (20% chance).

How accurate is the Waubay weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Waubay 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.

Waubay, SD Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Station

Switch to Metric Units

19°F
Feels Like 2°F

Humidity 63% Dew Point 9°F Wind S 23 MPH Gusts 32 Barometer 29.77 in.

Solar Rad 207 w/m²

Report from a MADIS/MESONET weather station 10.5 mi. WSW of central Waubay
at 2:55 PM Thu, Dec 4, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

ThuDec 4

50%

FriDec 5

70%

SatDec 6

50%

-6

SunDec 7

-1

MonDec 8

30%

TueDec 9

40%

WedDec 10

20%

7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures dip from 25°F to a low of 8°F mid-week, then warm to 31°F. Unsettled weather expected with snow likely on at least 6 days.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 5°F below the historical average for December. Normal highs for this period are around 27°F with lows around 9°F.

This Date in Weather History

1987 - A cold front crossing the Pacific Coast Region brought high winds and heavy rain to California. Thunderstorm winds gusted to 55 mph at Newport Beach CA, and Mount Wilson CA was drenched with 2.17 inches of rain in six hours. Gale force winds prevailed along the Northern Pacific Coast, and winds in the Tehachapis Mountains of southern California gusted to 60 mph.

Waubay, SD 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Thursday Dec 4

Day: Patchy blowing snow before 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 25. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 18 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.

Night: Snow likely, mainly after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 25. West wind 7 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Friday Dec 5

Day: Snow likely, mainly before 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 29. Northwest wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. Northwest wind 6 to 14 mph becoming northeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.

Saturday Dec 6

Day: A chance of snow. Cloudy, with a high near 12. East wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Night: A slight chance of snow before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -6. North northeast wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Sunday Dec 7

Day: Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 8. North northeast wind 6 to 8 mph becoming south southeast in the afternoon.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1. South southeast wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

Monday Dec 8

Day: A chance of snow, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. South wind 13 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.

Tuesday Dec 9

Day: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Night: Snow likely. Patchy blowing snow. Cloudy, with a low around 10. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday Dec 10

Day: A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

About Waubay, SD

Waubay is a city in Day County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 473 at the 2020 census. Waubay had its start in the early 1880s when the railroad was extended to that point. The school district is Waubay Public 18-3. The local newspaper is the oldest business in town, called the Waubay Clipper.

Content from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.

How We Provide Better Local Weather

Current conditions: We use the nearest available station to your location - including professional MESONET/MADIS and local weather stations - often miles closer than regional airports.

Forecasts: National Weather Service point forecasts predict for your specific area, not broad regional zones, making them far more relevant to your location.

Your favorites: