Weather forecast for todayIdeal, SD
Weather forecast for today
Current condition 6:08 am CST
- 52°F
- Feels like:48°F
Mostly Cloudy
- Precipitation: 0"
- Wind: 4mphSSE 160°
- Humidity: 95%
- Dewpoint: 48°F
- Pressure: 29.87"Hg
- Visibility: 6mi
- UV index: 0
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In Ideal, currently, the sky is predominantly covered by clouds, with occasional clear spots.
The temperature is a cool 51.8°F, the real-feel reading is assessed at a frosty 48.2°F. The current temperature is a few degrees off the highest temperature of the day.
The temperature is a cool 51.8°F, the real-feel reading is assessed at a frosty 48.2°F. The current temperature is a few degrees off the highest temperature of the day.
Wednesday Oct 28, 2026
- 61°F
- 36°F
AM Clouds / PM Sun
- Precip. probability: 15%
- Precipitation: 0"
- Wind: 16mphW 280°
- Humidity: 78%
- UV index: 3
- Sunrise: 8:10 am CDT
- Sunset: 6:36 pm CDT
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On Wednesday, October 28, morning cloud cover will break apart, making way for brighter and drier conditions in the afternoon.
The highest temperature will be an enjoyable 60.8°F, while the lowest expected temperature is an icy 35.6°F.
The predicted daytime maximum should align with the typical October high of 59.2°F.
Sunrise will be at 8:10 am and sunset at 6:36 pm; the daylight will last for 10h and 26min.
The highest temperature will be an enjoyable 60.8°F, while the lowest expected temperature is an icy 35.6°F.
The predicted daytime maximum should align with the typical October high of 59.2°F.
Sunrise will be at 8:10 am and sunset at 6:36 pm; the daylight will last for 10h and 26min.
Hourly overview
Hourly temperatures
Warmest period: 2 pm - 4 pm 59°C.
Coldest hour: 12 am 41°C.
Coldest hour: 12 am 41°C.
Chance of precipitation
Highest chance: 8 am 15%.
Hourly weather forecast
- 8 am
- 50°F
- Feels like:50°F
Cloudy
- Precip. probability: 15%
- Precipitation: 0"
- Wind: 2mphSSE 165°
- Humidity: 97%
- Pressure: 29.85"Hg
- Visibility: 4mi
- UV index: 0
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Sunrise: 8:10 am
- 9 am
- 52°F
- Feels like:50°F
Cloudy
- Precip. probability: 15%
- Precipitation: 0"
- Wind: 4mphS 181°
- Humidity: 98%
- Pressure: 29.85"Hg
- Visibility: 4mi
- UV index: 0
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- 10 am
- 54°F
- Feels like:52°F
Cloudy
- Precip. probability: 3%
- Precipitation: 0"
- Wind: 6mphSSW 209°
- Humidity: 95%
- Pressure: 29.85"Hg
- Visibility: 6mi
- UV index: 0
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- 11 am
- 54°F
- Feels like:52°F
Mostly Cloudy
- Precip. probability: 2%
- Precipitation: 0"
- Wind: 11mphWSW 257°
- Humidity: 90%
- Pressure: 29.88"Hg
- Visibility: 10mi
- UV index: 1
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- 12 pm
- 55°F
- Feels like:54°F
Partly Cloudy
- Precip. probability: 2%
- Precipitation: 0"
- Wind: 14mphWNW 293°
- Humidity: 80%
- Pressure: 29.88"Hg
- Visibility: 10mi
- UV index: 2
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- 1 pm
- 57°F
- Feels like:55°F
Partly Cloudy
- Precip. probability: 1%
- Precipitation: 0"
- Wind: 14mphNW 304°
- Humidity: 70%
- Pressure: 29.88"Hg
- Visibility: 10mi
- UV index: 3
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- 2 pm
- 59°F
- Feels like:55°F
Mostly Sunny
- Precip. probability: 1%
- Precipitation: 0"
- Wind: 16mphNW 319°
- Humidity: 67%
- Pressure: 29.91"Hg
- Visibility: 10mi
- UV index: 3
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- 3 pm
- 59°F
- Feels like:55°F
Sunny
- Precip. probability: 1%
- Precipitation: 0"
- Wind: 16mphNNW 329°
- Humidity: 63%
- Pressure: 29.91"Hg
- Visibility: 10mi
- UV index: 2
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- 4 pm
- 59°F
- Feels like:57°F
Sunny
- Precip. probability: 0%
- Precipitation: 0"
- Wind: 13mphNNW 331°
- Humidity: 57%
- Pressure: 29.94"Hg
- Visibility: 10mi
- UV index: 1
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- 5 pm
- 59°F
- Feels like:57°F
Sunny
- Precip. probability: 0%
- Precipitation: 0"
- Wind: 11mphNNW 334°
- Humidity: 56%
- Pressure: 29.94"Hg
- Visibility: 10mi
- UV index: 0
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- 6 pm
- 57°F
- Feels like:55°F
Sunny
- Precip. probability: 1%
- Precipitation: 0"
- Wind: 7mphNW 326°
- Humidity: 63%
- Pressure: 29.97"Hg
- Visibility: 10mi
- UV index: 0
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Sunset: 6:36 pm
- 7 pm
- 52°F
- Feels like:50°F
Clear
- Precip. probability: 2%
- Precipitation: 0"
- Wind: 4mphNW 317°
- Humidity: 71%
- Pressure: 30"Hg
- Visibility: 10mi
- UV index: 0
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- 8 pm
- 48°F
- Feels like:46°F
Clear
- Precip. probability: 3%
- Precipitation: 0"
- Wind: 4mphW 270°
- Humidity: 77%
- Pressure: 30.03"Hg
- Visibility: 10mi
- UV index: 0
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- 9 pm
- 45°F
- Feels like:43°F
Clear
- Precip. probability: 3%
- Precipitation: 0"
- Wind: 5mphSW 219°
- Humidity: 83%
- Pressure: 30.06"Hg
- Visibility: 10mi
- UV index: 0
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- 10 pm
- 45°F
- Feels like:41°F
Clear
- Precip. probability: 4%
- Precipitation: 0"
- Wind: 5mphSSW 208°
- Humidity: 85%
- Pressure: 30.06"Hg
- Visibility: 10mi
- UV index: 0
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- 11 pm
- 43°F
- Feels like:39°F
Clear
- Precip. probability: 4%
- Precipitation: 0"
- Wind: 4mphS 191°
- Humidity: 87%
- Pressure: 30.09"Hg
- Visibility: 10mi
- UV index: 0
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Today, a combination of cloudy and bright weather is predicted.
The temperature will vary between the highest temperature of 59°F and the lowest temperature of 42.8°F. The warmest part of the day will be from 2 pm to 5 pm.
The forecasted high will be consistent with the typical October maximum of 59.2°F. Forecast models suggest a low more consistent with November's typical minimum of 31.1°F than October's usual 42.8°F.
The temperature will vary between the highest temperature of 59°F and the lowest temperature of 42.8°F. The warmest part of the day will be from 2 pm to 5 pm.
The forecasted high will be consistent with the typical October maximum of 59.2°F. Forecast models suggest a low more consistent with November's typical minimum of 31.1°F than October's usual 42.8°F.
Updated: Oct 28, 2026 @ 12:08:11 UTC
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Frequently asked questions
The current temperature (6:08 am CST) is 51.8°F.
On Wednesday, low clouds in the morning are expected to clear, bringing a bright afternoon.
Today, the highest temperature will be 60.8°F, while the lowest temperature will be 35.6°F.
The maximum temperature will be in line with the average highest temperature of 59.2°F in October. The lowest temperature will be slightly cooler than the average low of 42.8°F.
The maximum temperature will be in line with the average highest temperature of 59.2°F in October. The lowest temperature will be slightly cooler than the average low of 42.8°F.
On Wednesday, in Ideal, sunrise will be at 8:10 am and sunset at 6:36 pm (CDT).
In Ideal, South Dakota, the length of the day today will be 10h and 26min.
Ideal, South Dakota, USA
- en: Ideal, South Dakota, USA
- es: Ideal, Dakota del Sur, EE.UU.
- hr: Aйdial, Južna Dakota, SAD
- mk: Aйdial, Južna Dakota, SAD
- sr: Aйdial, Južna Dakota, SAD
- zh: 艾迪尔, 南达科他州, 美国
- Latitude: 43.543330°
- Longitude: -99.921510°
- Elevation: 1886 ft
- Current time: 7:08am CST
- Sunrise: 8:10 am CST
- Sunset: 6:36 pm CST
- Timezone: America/Chicago
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