Weather forecast for today
Ideal, SD

Weather forecast for today

Thursday, May 15.

AM Rain / Wind
6:12 am

8:59 pm
CDT
AM Rain / Wind
61°F / 50°F
  • Wind: 28mph WNW
  • Humidity: 75%
  • Precip. probability: 99%
  • Precipitation: 1.02"
  • UV index: 4
Today, in Ideal, rain and gusty winds will make for a stormy morning commute.
Substantial precipitation is expected. The temperature will fluctuate from a high of a comfortable 60.8°F to a low of a crisp 50°F.
With a forecast of 60.8°F, conditions deviate from May's average and instead resemble April's climate trend.
Sunrise will be at 6:12 am and sunset at 8:59 pm; the daylight will last for 14h and 47min.

Current condition

Rain
1:35 am CDT
Rain
  • 57°F
  • Feels like: 55°F
  • Wind: 12mph N
  • Humidity: 100%
  • Dewpoint: 57°F
  • Pressure: 29.36"Hg
  • Precipitation: 0.24"
  • Visibility: 2mi
  • UV index: 0
In Ideal, at the moment, rainfall is steady and continuous.
Precipitation is moderate.
The temperature is a moderate 57.2°F, while the feels-like temperature is a similar 55.4°F. The current temperature is almost at the maximum of today's expected 60.8°F.

Weather radar - Ideal, SD

Doppler radar displays precipitation for the past 2h and forecasts the next 30min

Frequently asked questions

Does it rain currently?
Yes, it rains now, with moderate rainfall of 0.24".
What is the current temperature?
The current temperature (1:35 am CDT) is 57.2°F.
What is the weather forecast for Ideal for today?
On Thursday, expect blustery winds and steady rain in the morning hours.
Will it rain today?
Yes. With a probability of 99%, increased precipitation of 1.02" is predicted.
What will be the maximum temperature today?
Today, the highest temperature in Ideal will be 60.8°F, while the lowest temperature will be 50°F.
The maximum temperature will be relatively lower than the average highest temperature of 67.8°F in May. The lowest temperature will be in line with the average low of 49.6°F.
What time are sunrise and sunset today?
On Thursday, in Ideal, sunrise will be at 6:12 am and sunset at 8:59 pm (CDT).
How many hours of daylight will Ideal have today?
Today, the daylight will last for 14h and 47min.

Hourly weather forecast

2 am
  • 57°F
  • Feels like:
    55°F
Heavy Thunderstorms
Heavy Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 11mph NW
  • Pressure: 29.35"Hg
  • Humidity: 100%
  • Precip. probability: 99%
  • Precipitation: 0.35"
  • Visibility: 2mi
4 am
  • 55°F
  • Feels like:
    54°F
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 10mph NW
  • Pressure: 29.29"Hg
  • Humidity: 99%
  • Precip. probability: 35%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 4mi
6 am
  • 55°F
  • Feels like:
    52°F
Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 14mph WNW
  • Pressure: 29.29"Hg
  • Humidity: 96%
  • Precip. probability: 100%
  • Precipitation: 0.12"
  • Visibility: 3mi
Sunrise: 6:12 am
8 am
  • 52°F
  • Feels like:
    46°F
Rain / Wind
Rain / Wind
  • Wind: 25mph WNW
  • Pressure: 29.32"Hg
  • Humidity: 94%
  • Precip. probability: 97%
  • Precipitation: 0.12"
  • Visibility: 2mi
10 am
  • 52°F
  • Feels like:
    45°F
Showers / Wind
Showers / Wind
  • Wind: 28mph WNW
  • Pressure: 29.35"Hg
  • Humidity: 90%
  • Precip. probability: 54%
  • Precipitation: 0.04"
  • Visibility: 5mi
12 pm
  • 55°F
  • Feels like:
    48°F
Cloudy / Wind
Cloudy / Wind
  • Wind: 27mph WNW
  • Pressure: 29.38"Hg
  • Humidity: 79%
  • Precip. probability: 23%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 8mi
2 pm
  • 57°F
  • Feels like:
    52°F
Cloudy / Wind
Cloudy / Wind
  • Wind: 28mph WNW
  • Pressure: 29.41"Hg
  • Humidity: 67%
  • Precip. probability: 8%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
4 pm
  • 59°F
  • Feels like:
    55°F
Mostly Cloudy / Wind
Mostly Cloudy / Wind
  • Wind: 28mph W
  • Pressure: 29.41"Hg
  • Humidity: 57%
  • Precip. probability: 3%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
6 pm
  • 61°F
  • Feels like:
    55°F
Mostly Cloudy / Wind
Mostly Cloudy / Wind
  • Wind: 27mph WNW
  • Pressure: 29.41"Hg
  • Humidity: 54%
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
8 pm
  • 57°F
  • Feels like:
    52°F
Mostly Cloudy / Wind
Mostly Cloudy / Wind
  • Wind: 24mph WNW
  • Pressure: 29.44"Hg
  • Humidity: 60%
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
Sunset: 8:59 pm
10 pm
  • 55°F
  • Feels like:
    50°F
Cloudy / Wind
Cloudy / Wind
  • Wind: 23mph W
  • Pressure: 29.44"Hg
  • Humidity: 61%
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Visibility: 10mi
Today, in Ideal, a combination of cloudy, unstable and wet weather is anticipated.
Rainfall is anticipated from 2 am to 11 am. The most intense rain will be falling at 2 am and 5 am.
The temperature will be between the highest temperature of 60.8°F and the lowest temperature of 51.8°F. The feels-like temperature will be between a maximum of 55.4°F and a minimum of 44.6°F. The warmest part of the day will be at 5 pm and 6 pm.
The temperature will feel more consistent with April's average high than the expected maximum for May. The minimum temperature will be in line with May's average low of 49.6°F.
Updated: May 15, 2025 @ 06:35:55 UTC
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Ideal, South Dakota, USA

  • en: Ideal, South Dakota, USA
  • es: Ideal, Dakota del Sur, EE.UU.
  • hr: 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: 1:35am CDT
  • Sunrise: 6:12 am CDT
  • Sunset: 8:59 pm CDT
  • Timezone: America/Chicago
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