How Cold Is Christmas in Sioux Falls, Really?

It's usually cold on Christmas. That's not breaking news, especially here in South Dakota. By the end of December, winter is in full swing around these parts.

On average, Christmas in Sioux Falls is a cold day. Not usually below zero, but cold enough to make that hot chocolate and fuzzy slippers very cozy.

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Average Christmas Day Temperatures in Sioux Falls

The average high temperature on Christmas Day in Sioux Falls is 28 degrees, according to data from The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls. The average low temperature on Christmas Day is nine degrees.

Looking at more than a century of data, we can see that Christmas Day in Sioux Falls is just like any other day, weather-wise. Our South Dakota temperature swings are in full effect.

The Warmest Christmas Days on Record

The warmest Christmas in Sioux Falls was in 1959 when the city recorded a high temperature of 50 degrees. Sioux Falls warmed into the 40s, 24 times in the last 125 years. Most recently, in 2016, it got up to 43.

The Coldest Christmases in Sioux Falls History

The coldest high temperature on Christmas Day in Sioux Falls was in 1902, when it reached a balmy ten degrees below zero. 1986 and 1933 also saw Christmases with high temperatures below zero.

The coldest it has ever gotten on Christmas Day in Sioux Falls was in 1990, when the temperature dropped to -21 just before sunrise.