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

Today's forecast for Wellington shows a high of 34 degrees and a low of 21 degrees Fahrenheit. Partly sunny, with a high near 34.

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

The 7-day forecast for Wellington shows highs from 25 to 41 degrees and lows from 4 to 23 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 2 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Wellington, SD this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Wellington this week. Precipitation chances: Wednesday (60% chance), Thursday (20% chance).

How accurate is the Wellington weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Wellington 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.

Wellington, SD Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Station

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37°F
Feels Like 37°F

Humidity 71% Dew Point 29°F Wind W 1 MPH Gusts 4 Barometer 29.96 in.

Solar Rad 346 w/m²

Report from a MADIS/MESONET weather station 12.9 mi. E of central Wellington
at 1:10 PM Mon, Dec 15, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

MonDec 15

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ThuDec 18

20%

FriDec 19

SatDec 20

SunDec 21

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7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

Sharp cooling trend with high temperatures dropping from 34°F to 33°F, falling as low as 25°F. Some precipitation possible, including both rain and snow.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 5°F above the historical average for December. Normal highs for this period are around 30°F with lows around 12°F.

This Date in Weather History

1945 - A record December snowstorm buried Buffalo, NY, under 36.6 inches of snow, with unofficial totals south of the city ranging up to 70 inches. Travel was brought to a halt by the storm.

Wellington, SD 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Monday Dec 15

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 34. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Night: Patchy fog between 8pm and 1am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the evening.

Tuesday Dec 16

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 39. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

Wednesday Dec 17

Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

Night: Rain likely before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Windy, with a south wind 20 to 30 mph becoming west northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday Dec 18

Day: A 20 percent chance of snow before noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 25. Windy.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 4.

Friday Dec 19

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Breezy.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.

Saturday Dec 20

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 33.

Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.

Sunday Dec 21

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.

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