605-626-2870
SDSU Extension Aberdeen Regional Center
13 2nd Ave SE
Aberdeen, SD 57401
Laura supports the citizens of South Dakota in her role as the SDSU Extension State Climatologist based in Aberdeen.
Laura Edwards
SDSU Extension State Climatologist
Also by Laura Edwards
Summer 2025 Climate Review and September Outlook
A record wet August in several locations marked the end of South Dakota’s meteorological summer. One challenge coming this fall will be determining how quickly field and crop conditions dry down to allow harvest activities to progress.
May 2025 Drought and Climate Update
Drought has plagued South Dakota since last year’s growing season. While producers welcome a spell of dry weather for planting spring crops at this time of year, recent moisture will not be enough to carry through the growing season.
2024 Annual Climate Review
The final climate numbers are in for 2024. Learn what the year brought for temperatures, precipitation, and drought conditions throughout the state.