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Now · 6:25 AM

Lead, SD Weather Forecast – Hourly & 15-Day

United States · South Dakota

Clear night
61°F
Clear night
Feels like: 53°F
💧 Humidity 48% 🌡 Pressure 29.77 inHg 💨 Wind 10 mph 👁 Visibility 34.8 mi ☁ Clouds 0% ☀️ UV index 0.0 · Low 🌅 Sunrise 6:45 AM 🌇 Sunset 6:46 PM

Hourly Forecast for Lead

Today
Sunny · 7:00 AM Sunny
60° 💧 0 in 💨 11 mph 57%29.85 inHg
Sunny · 10:00 AM Sunny
60° 💧 0 in 💨 10 mph 49%29.97 inHg
Sunny · 1:00 PM Sunny
66° 💧 0 in 💨 7 mph 34%29.94 inHg
Sunny · 4:00 PM Sunny
65° 💧 0 in 💨 5 mph 37%29.91 inHg
Clear night · 7:00 PM Clear night
55° 💧 0 in 💨 4 mph 56%29.94 inHg
Clear night · 10:00 PM Clear night
53° 💧 0.002 in 💨 8 mph 58%30.00 inHg
Tomorrow
Partly cloudy night · 1:00 AM Partly cloudy night
53° 💧 0.001 in 💨 5 mph 62%30.00 inHg
Clear night · 4:00 AM Clear night
48° 💧 0 in 💨 5 mph 79%30.06 inHg
Overcast · 7:00 AM Overcast
51° 💧 0.011 in 💨 4 mph 86%30.12 inHg
Light rain · 10:00 AM Light rain
52° 💧 0.006 in 💨 8 mph 81%30.18 inHg
Mostly cloudy · 1:00 PM Mostly cloudy
60° 💧 0.011 in 💨 10 mph 70%30.09 inHg
Light rain · 4:00 PM Light rain
59° 💧 0.020 in 💨 9 mph 84%30.03 inHg
Mostly cloudy night · 7:00 PM Mostly cloudy night
57° 💧 0.001 in 💨 12 mph 85%30.00 inHg
Fog at night · 10:00 PM Fog at night
58° 💧 0.004 in 💨 18 mph 88%29.97 inHg
Monday
Mostly cloudy night · 1:00 AM Mostly cloudy night
61° 💧 0 in 💨 20 mph 78%29.88 inHg
Mostly cloudy night · 4:00 AM Mostly cloudy night
62° 💧 0 in 💨 18 mph 76%29.83 inHg

In Lead and, more broadly, across the state of South Dakota: This morning will start with mostly cloudy skies and cool temperatures around 52 to 56 degrees Fahrenheit. Winds will be coming from the east at about 10 mph, with gusts reaching up to 17 mph. There is a possibility of light rain throughout the day, with total accumulation around 0.16 inches. As the afternoon progresses, the cloudy conditions are expected to persist, and the chance of rain remains high. Temperatures are likely to stay in the same cool range, and breezes from the east will continue at similar speeds. Overall, it will be a damp, breezy day with limited sunshine. Be prepared for possible showers if you're heading outdoors.

15-Day Weather Outlook for Lead

TomorrowTomorrow Mostly sunny Mostly sunny 63°/48° 💧 0 in 💨 19 mph
Monday, September 28Mon, Sep. 28 Light thunderstorms Light thunderstorms 68°/57° 💧 0 in 💨 20 mph

TEMPERATURE OUTLOOK

Temperature & Weather Trends in Lead

Vertical axis: °F · Horizontal axis: hours · Color based on temperature
Sunny · 7:00 AM
60° Today 7:00 AM
Sunny · 8:00 AM
58° 8:00 AM
Sunny · 9:00 AM
58° 9:00 AM
Sunny · 10:00 AM
60° 10:00 AM
Sunny · 11:00 AM
62° Today 11:00 AM
Sunny · 12:00 PM
64° 12:00 PM
Sunny · 1:00 PM
66° 1:00 PM
Sunny · 2:00 PM
66° 2:00 PM
Sunny · 3:00 PM
66° Today 3:00 PM
Sunny · 4:00 PM
65° 4:00 PM
Sunny · 5:00 PM
64° 5:00 PM
Sunny · 6:00 PM
61° 6:00 PM
Clear night · 7:00 PM
55° Today 7:00 PM
Clear night · 8:00 PM
54° 8:00 PM
Clear night · 9:00 PM
53° 9:00 PM
Clear night · 10:00 PM
53° 10:00 PM
Partly cloudy night · 11:00 PM
53° Today 11:00 PM
Mostly clear night · 12:00 AM
54° 12:00 AM
Partly cloudy night · 1:00 AM
53° 1:00 AM
Clear night · 2:00 AM
50° 2:00 AM
Clear night · 3:00 AM
51° Tomorrow 3:00 AM
Clear night · 4:00 AM
48° 4:00 AM
Mostly cloudy night · 5:00 AM
49° 5:00 AM
Overcast night · 6:00 AM
49° 6:00 AM
Overcast · 7:00 AM
51° Tomorrow 7:00 AM
Light rain · 8:00 AM
51° 8:00 AM
Light rain · 9:00 AM
51° 9:00 AM
Light rain · 10:00 AM
52° 10:00 AM
Overcast · 11:00 AM
53° Tomorrow 11:00 AM
Overcast · 12:00 PM
56° 12:00 PM
Mostly cloudy · 1:00 PM
60° 1:00 PM
Mostly cloudy · 2:00 PM
63° 2:00 PM
Light rain · 3:00 PM
63° Tomorrow 3:00 PM
Light rain · 4:00 PM
59° 4:00 PM
Partly cloudy · 5:00 PM
60° 5:00 PM
Mostly sunny · 6:00 PM
59° 6:00 PM
Mostly cloudy night · 7:00 PM
57° Tomorrow 7:00 PM
Fog at night · 8:00 PM
57° 8:00 PM
Fog at night · 9:00 PM
58° 9:00 PM
Fog at night · 10:00 PM
58° 10:00 PM
Fog at night · 11:00 PM
58° Tomorrow 11:00 PM
Partly cloudy night · 12:00 AM
60° 12:00 AM
Mostly cloudy night · 1:00 AM
61° 1:00 AM
Mostly cloudy night · 2:00 AM
61° 2:00 AM
Overcast night · 3:00 AM
60° Monday 3:00 AM
Mostly cloudy night · 4:00 AM
62° 4:00 AM
Mostly cloudy night · 5:00 AM
62° 5:00 AM
Mostly cloudy night · 6:00 AM
62° 6:00 AM
Mostly cloudy · 7:00 AM
61° Monday 7:00 AM
Light rain · 8:00 AM
60° 8:00 AM
Light rain · 9:00 AM
63° 9:00 AM
Partly cloudy · 10:00 AM
68° 10:00 AM
Partly cloudy · 11:00 AM
66° Monday 11:00 AM
Light thunderstorms · 12:00 PM
66° 12:00 PM
Light thunderstorms · 1:00 PM
62° 1:00 PM
Light rain · 2:00 PM
66° 2:00 PM
Light thunderstorms · 3:00 PM
61° Monday 3:00 PM
Light thunderstorms · 4:00 PM
61° 4:00 PM
Light rain · 5:00 PM
57° 5:00 PM
Mostly sunny · 6:00 PM
57° 6:00 PM

AIR QUALITY FORECAST

Air Quality Forecast for Lead

Hourly forecast · Updated every 2 hours
Fair
Nearest forecast value 7:00 AM
PM2.5 PM2.5 Good 3,4µg/m³

Air quality is favorable for outdoor activities.

PM10 PM10 Good 7,5µg/m³

Air quality is favorable for outdoor activities.

O₃ O₃ Fair 69,1µg/m³

Air quality is acceptable for most people.

NO₂ NO₂ Good 1,8µg/m³

Air quality is favorable for outdoor activities.

Air quality is acceptable for most people.

HEALTH & EXPOSURE

UV, Sun & Health Outlook in Lead

Maximum daily UV Today, tomorrow and the following day show the maximum UV index forecast for each day.
0–2 Low 3–5 Moderate 6–7 High 8–10 Very high 11+ Extreme
Today UV 3,4Moderate 🙂Fair
Tomorrow UV 3,3Moderate 🙂Fair
Hourly UV index today
7:00 AMUV 0,0 8:00 AMUV 0,4 9:00 AMUV 1,3 10:00 AMUV 2,3 11:00 AMUV 3,1 12:00 PMUV 3,7 1:00 PMUV 4,0 2:00 PMUV 3,9 3:00 PMUV 3,5 4:00 PMUV 2,8 5:00 PMUV 1,8 6:00 PMUV 0,8 7:00 PMUV 0,1
Hourly UV index tomorrow
7:00 AMUV 0,0 8:00 AMUV 0,2 9:00 AMUV 0,6 10:00 AMUV 1,1 11:00 AMUV 1,8 12:00 PMUV 1,8 1:00 PMUV 2,8 2:00 PMUV 3,4 3:00 PMUV 2,8 4:00 PMUV 1,7 5:00 PMUV 1,5 6:00 PMUV 0,7 7:00 PMUV 0,1
Today's weather health advice Open today's recommendations.

Moderate UV risk

Sunglasses and sun protection are recommended for prolonged exposure.

Acceptable air quality

Air quality is acceptable for most people. Very sensitive people may want to reduce prolonged exertion.

Comfortable temperature conditions

Temperatures should feel comfortable for most people, with no particular heat or cold precautions needed.

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 Lead

Vertical axis: mph · Horizontal axis: hours
Hourly wind speed Chart of sustained wind and maximum gusts in mph. Today 7:00 AM 8:00 AM 9:00 AM 10:00 AM Today 11:00 AM 12:00 PM 1:00 PM 2:00 PM Today 3:00 PM 4:00 PM 5:00 PM 6:00 PM Today 7:00 PM 8:00 PM 9:00 PM 10:00 PM Today 11:00 PM 12:00 AM 1:00 AM 2:00 AM Tomorrow 3:00 AM 4:00 AM 5:00 AM 6:00 AM Tomorrow 7:00 AM 8:00 AM 9:00 AM 10:00 AM Tomorrow 11:00 AM 12:00 PM 1:00 PM 2:00 PM Tomorrow 3:00 PM 4:00 PM 5:00 PM 6:00 PM Tomorrow 7:00 PM 8:00 PM 9:00 PM 10:00 PM Tomorrow 11:00 PM 12:00 AM 1:00 AM 2:00 AM Monday 3:00 AM 4:00 AM 5:00 AM 6:00 AM Monday 7:00 AM 8:00 AM 9:00 AM 10:00 AM Monday 11:00 AM 12:00 PM 1:00 PM 2:00 PM Monday 3:00 PM 4:00 PM 5:00 PM 6:00 PM
Sustained wind Max gusts

The technical data used to calculate this forecast for Lead were updated today at 6:25 AM. The displayed forecasts cover the period through 28/09/2026 at 4:00 AM. Weather and air-quality data provided by WEATHER-INFO.COM. UV-index data derived from ECMWF UVB by WEATHER PORTAL. Weather information is generated automatically and periodically reviewed by our technical team.

NIGHT SKY · LEAD, SOUTH DAKOTA

Tonight's Stargazing & Shooting Stars

Excellent observing conditions. Best local viewing window: 8:00 PM–9:00 PM.

95/100Best-hour score
BEST TIME TONIGHT 8:00 PM–9:00 PM Astronomical darkness: 8:22 PM–5:11 AM
☁ Cloud cover 0% Real hourly forecast for the best viewing hour.
☾ Moonlight 100% Full Moon · Moon about 16° above the horizon at the best viewing hour.
☄ Meteor activity Southern Taurids Reference ZHR 7 · Radiant -9° high at the best hour.
✦ Estimated visible meteors 0–1/hour Local estimate after weather, moonlight and radiant-height adjustments.
Chance ≥1 meteor in 30 min5%
UPCOMING METEOR PERIODSStart, peak and end dates · weather should be checked closer to the peak.
SEP 20–NOV 20
Southern TauridsStart SEP 20 · Peak NOV 5 · End NOV 20 · ZHR 7 · 20% Moon at peak
ACTIVE NOW
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
NOV 6–NOV 30
LeonidsStart NOV 6 · Peak NOV 17 · End NOV 30 · ZHR 15 · 52% 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.