South Dakota Art Museum

Museum University-affiliated museum showcasing regional fine arts

South Dakota Art Museum at South Dakota State University in Brookings houses regional and American art collections; visitors view rotating exhibitions and works by local and regional artists.

South Dakota Art Museum
44.3168, -96.7881

How to Get to South Dakota Art Museum #

The museum is located on the South Dakota State University campus in Brookings. From downtown Brookings it is an easy drive; on-campus parking and transit information are available through the university visitor center.

Tips for Visiting South Dakota Art Museum #

  • Check the university's calendar-gallery shows often coincide with academic terms, receptions, or artist talks.
  • Allow time to explore the campus sculptures and public art near the museum-many works are installed outdoors and are part of the collection.

Best Time to Visit South Dakota Art Museum #

Best visited during the academic year when exhibitions, openings, and student shows are more likely to be on view.

Academic Year
Sep-May · 10-70°F (-12-21°C) depending on month
Campus activity is highest and the museum's programming tends to be busiest during the school year.

Weather & Climate near South Dakota Art Museum #

Climate

South Dakota Art Museum's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Continental (Dry Winter) - Hot-Summer Continental (Dry Winter) climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -17°C to 28°C. Moderate rainfall (579 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
29°
Warmest Month
-17°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -6°C and lows of -17°C. The driest month with just 9 mm.

Comfort

-12°
Feels Like Freezing
-12°C
Temperature
-17° -6°

Weather

9 mm
Rainfall
4.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -13°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-8°
Feels Like Freezing
-8°C
Temperature
-13° -2°

Weather

12 mm
Rainfall
5.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is freezing with highs of 4°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm).

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-6°

Weather

32 mm
Rainfall
5.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°

Weather

55 mm
Rainfall
5.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm).

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
21°

Weather

72 mm
Rainfall
5.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 13°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (104 mm).

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
13° 26°

Weather

104 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 28°C and lows of 15°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm).

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
15° 29°

Weather

82 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm).

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
14° 28°

Weather

74 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

September

September is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm).

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
23°

Weather

64 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

October

October is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
15°

Weather

43 mm
Rainfall
4.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is freezing with highs of 4°C and lows of -6°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-6°

Weather

22 mm
Rainfall
4.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -14°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-9°
Feels Like Freezing
-9°C
Temperature
-14° -3°

Weather

10 mm
Rainfall
4.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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