After a summer with multiple stretches of sweltering heat , some South Dakota residents could be wondering if it's ever going to cool down.

While it's only a matter of time until fall arrives, how much the weather will cool depends on where you live in the state, at least according to the Old Farmer's Almanac .

Here's what the Almanac predicts for fall weather in South Dakota.

When is the first day of fall?

In the Northern Hemisphere, the autumnal equinox marks the start of fall, though the exact date varies by year. In 2025, it's Sept. 22.

However, meteorological fall always runs from Sept. 1 to Nov. 30, which makes it easier to "calculate seasonal statistics from the monthly statistics, both of which are very useful for agriculture, commerce, and a variety of other purpos

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