Feels like60°FWind direction eastGusts —Humidity 90%Cloud cover 100%Pressure 30.03 inHg
Light rain
59°💧 None💨 5 mphH 94%30.06 inHg
Feels like59°FWind direction northeastGusts —Humidity 94%Cloud cover 100%Pressure 30.06 inHg
Overcast
63°💧 None💨 8 mphH 78%30.09 inHg
Feels like61°FWind direction northeastGusts —Humidity 78%Cloud cover 100%Pressure 30.09 inHg
Tuesday
Overcast night
63°💧 None💨 7 mphH 78%30.09 inHg
Feels like60°FWind direction northeastGusts —Humidity 78%Cloud cover 100%Pressure 30.09 inHg
Mostly cloudy night
60°💧 None💨 3 mphH 92%30.15 inHg
Feels like60°FWind direction northeastGusts —Humidity 92%Cloud cover 95%Pressure 30.15 inHg
Mostly sunny
58°💧 None💨 4 mphH 96%30.15 inHg
Feels like58°FWind direction northeastGusts —Humidity 96%Cloud cover 27%Pressure 30.15 inHg
Mostly cloudy
64°💧 None💨 7 mphH 76%30.18 inHg
Feels like61°FWind direction eastGusts —Humidity 76%Cloud cover 80%Pressure 30.18 inHg
Wednesday
Mostly clear night
63°💧 None💨 7 mphH 80%30.12 inHg
Feels like62°FWind direction eastGusts —Humidity 80%Cloud cover 15%Pressure 30.12 inHg
Clear night
56°💧 None💨 5 mphH 89%30.15 inHg
Feels like54°FWind direction southeastGusts —Humidity 89%Cloud cover 4%Pressure 30.15 inHg
Sunny
54°💧 None💨 6 mphH 95%30.15 inHg
Feels like52°FWind direction eastGusts —Humidity 95%Cloud cover 0%Pressure 30.15 inHg
Overcast
66°💧 None💨 11 mphH 70%30.12 inHg
Feels like62°FWind direction southeastGusts —Humidity 70%Cloud cover 100%Pressure 30.12 inHg
Thursday
Mostly clear night
65°💧 None💨 8 mphH 77%30.06 inHg
Feels like62°FWind direction southeastGusts —Humidity 77%Cloud cover 30%Pressure 30.06 inHg
Mostly clear night
59°💧 None💨 10 mphH 86%30.09 inHg
Feels like55°FWind direction southeastGusts —Humidity 86%Cloud cover 21%Pressure 30.09 inHg
Overcast
59°💧 None💨 11 mphH 90%30.09 inHg
Feels like55°FWind direction southeastGusts —Humidity 90%Cloud cover 100%Pressure 30.09 inHg
Overcast
67°💧 None💨 14 mphH 79%30.06 inHg
Feels like62°FWind direction southeastGusts —Humidity 79%Cloud cover 100%Pressure 30.06 inHg
Friday
Overcast night
65°💧 None💨 10 mphH 85%30.03 inHg
Feels like63°FWind direction southeastGusts —Humidity 85%Cloud cover 100%Pressure 30.03 inHg
Overcast night
64°💧 None💨 12 mphH 83%30.00 inHg
Feels like60°FWind direction southeastGusts —Humidity 83%Cloud cover 100%Pressure 30.00 inHg
Overcast
62°💧 None💨 11 mphH 87%29.97 inHg
Feels like58°FWind direction southeastGusts —Humidity 87%Cloud cover 100%Pressure 29.97 inHg
Mostly sunny
69°💧 None💨 15 mphH 73%29.91 inHg
Feels like64°FWind direction southeastGusts —Humidity 73%Cloud cover 34%Pressure 29.91 inHg
Saturday
Light rain
65°💧 None💨 10 mphH 91%29.88 inHg
Feels like63°FWind direction southeastGusts —Humidity 91%Cloud cover 98%Pressure 29.88 inHg
Overcast night
63°💧 None💨 12 mphH 93%29.91 inHg
Feels like60°FWind direction southeastGusts —Humidity 93%Cloud cover 100%Pressure 29.91 inHg
Partly cloudy
62°💧 None💨 4 mphH 97%29.94 inHg
Feels like63°FWind direction southeastGusts —Humidity 97%Cloud cover 62%Pressure 29.94 inHg
Overcast
69°💧 None💨 6 mphH 84%30.00 inHg
Feels like71°FWind direction southeastGusts —Humidity 84%Cloud cover 100%Pressure 30.00 inHg
Sunday
Partly cloudy night
69°💧 None💨 6 mphH 82%29.97 inHg
Feels like71°FWind direction eastGusts —Humidity 82%Cloud cover 46%Pressure 29.97 inHg
Overcast night
63°💧 None💨 10 mphH 94%30.06 inHg
Feels like61°FWind direction southeastGusts —Humidity 94%Cloud cover 95%Pressure 30.06 inHg
Overcast
63°💧 None💨 9 mphH 91%30.06 inHg
Feels like62°FWind direction southeastGusts —Humidity 91%Cloud cover 100%Pressure 30.06 inHg
Mostly cloudy
70°💧 None💨 15 mphH 73%30.06 inHg
Feels like65°FWind direction southeastGusts —Humidity 73%Cloud cover 89%Pressure 30.06 inHg
Monday
Overcast night
67°💧 None💨 9 mphH 72%30.00 inHg
Feels like64°FWind direction southeastGusts —Humidity 72%Cloud cover 97%Pressure 30.00 inHg
Overcast night
63°💧 None💨 13 mphH 84%30.03 inHg
Feels like58°FWind direction southeastGusts —Humidity 84%Cloud cover 100%Pressure 30.03 inHg
Overcast
61°💧 None💨 14 mphH 90%30.00 inHg
Feels like56°FWind direction southeastGusts —Humidity 90%Cloud cover 100%Pressure 30.00 inHg
Moderate rain
64°💧 None💨 21 mphH 85%29.94 inHg
Feels like56°FWind direction southeastGusts —Humidity 85%Cloud cover 100%Pressure 29.94 inHg
Tuesday
Moderate rain
63°💧 None💨 12 mphH 87%29.91 inHg
Feels like59°FWind direction southeastGusts —Humidity 87%Cloud cover 100%Pressure 29.91 inHg
Moderate rain
59°💧 None💨 13 mphH 89%29.97 inHg
Feels like54°FWind direction southeastGusts —Humidity 89%Cloud cover 100%Pressure 29.97 inHg
Moderate rain
58°💧 None💨 9 mphH 92%30.00 inHg
Feels like55°FWind direction southeastGusts —Humidity 92%Cloud cover 100%Pressure 30.00 inHg
Light rain
59°💧 None💨 8 mphH 91%30.06 inHg
Feels like56°FWind direction eastGusts —Humidity 91%Cloud cover 100%Pressure 30.06 inHg
Wednesday
Overcast night
58°💧 None💨 6 mphH 90%30.12 inHg
Feels like57°FWind direction eastGusts —Humidity 90%Cloud cover 100%Pressure 30.12 inHg
In Lake Preston and, more broadly, across the state of South Dakota:
The rest of the day will be characterized by clear skies and mild temperatures ranging from 59 to 68 degrees Fahrenheit. Winds will be light, coming from the northwest at up to 9 mph, with gusts reaching 11 mph. No precipitation is anticipated, so outdoor plans should go smoothly. The weather remains calm and pleasant through the afternoon, making it a good day for outdoor activities or errands. Temperatures may dip slightly in the evening, but overall, conditions will stay comfortable and dry.
15-Day Weather Outlook for Lake Preston
TomorrowTomorrowMostly sunny68°/54°💧 None💨 12 mph
Daytime temperature 66°FFeels like 60°FHumidity 73%Pressure 30.24 inHgCloud cover 60%Wind direction southeastGusts 23 mphSunrise —Sunset —
Microscopic particles that can penetrate deep into the lungs. Elevated concentrations can especially affect children, older adults and people with respiratory conditions.
Microscopic particles that can penetrate deep into the lungs. Elevated concentrations can especially affect children, older adults and people with respiratory conditions.
Microscopic particles that can penetrate deep into the lungs. Elevated concentrations can especially affect children, older adults and people with respiratory conditions.
Microscopic particles that can penetrate deep into the lungs. Elevated concentrations can especially affect children, older adults and people with respiratory conditions.
Microscopic particles that can penetrate deep into the lungs. Elevated concentrations can especially affect children, older adults and people with respiratory conditions.
Today's weather health advice
Open today's recommendations.
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Moderate UV risk
Sunglasses and sun protection are recommended for prolonged exposure.
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Acceptable air quality
Air quality is acceptable for most people. Very sensitive people may want to reduce prolonged exertion.
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Comfortable temperature conditions
Temperatures should feel comfortable for most people, with no particular heat or cold precautions needed.
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Good conditions for outdoor activities
Outdoor activities can generally be enjoyed normally, with sun protection adjusted to the UV level.
WIND OUTLOOK
Hourly Wind Forecast for Lake Preston
Vertical axis: mph · Horizontal axis: hours
mph
Sustained windMax gusts
NIGHT SKY · LAKE PRESTON, SOUTH DAKOTA
Tonight's Stargazing & Shooting Stars
Excellent observing conditions. Best local viewing window: 1:00 AM–2:00 AM.
99/100Best-hour score
BEST TIME TONIGHT1:00 AM–2:00 AM
Astronomical darkness: 9:19 PM–5:31 AM
☁Cloud cover2%
Real hourly forecast for the best viewing hour.
☾Moonlight20%
Waxing Crescent · Moon below the horizon at the best viewing hour.
☄Meteor activitySeptember ε-Perseids
Reference ZHR 8 · Radiant 46° high at the best hour.
✦Estimated visible meteors1–4/hour
Local estimate after weather, moonlight and radiant-height adjustments.
Chance ≥1 meteor in 30 min70%
UPCOMING METEOR PERIODSStart, peak and end dates · weather should be checked closer to the peak.
SEP 5–SEP 21
September ε-PerseidsStart SEP 5 · Peak SEP 9 · End SEP 21 · ZHR 8 · 6% Moon at peak
ACTIVE NOW
SEP 20–NOV 20
Southern TauridsStart SEP 20 · Peak NOV 5 · End NOV 20 · ZHR 7 · 20% Moon at peak
UPCOMING
OCT 2–NOV 7
OrionidsStart OCT 2 · Peak OCT 21 · End NOV 7 · ZHR 20 · 77% Moon at peak
UPCOMING
OCT 20–DEC 10
Northern TauridsStart OCT 20 · Peak NOV 12 · End DEC 10 · ZHR 5 · 7% Moon at peak
UPCOMING
Experimental local observing estimate. Weather values come from the hourly forecast already used on this page.
Moon position and astronomical darkness are calculated locally from time and coordinates. Meteor-shower ZHR describes ideal
conditions and is not the number of meteors a person should expect to see locally.
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Forecast data for Lake Preston were last refreshed today at 12:38 PM. The current forecast period extends through 17/09/2026 at 10:00 AM. Weather, air-quality and UV-index data are provided through WEATHER-INFO.COM. Forecasts are produced automatically from the latest available data and are subject to periodic technical checks. This service is intended for general weather information.