Deadwood & Lead, SD

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Deadwood view from Mount Moriah.
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Today’s Forecast:

☀
°F
High: 41° | Low: 36°
Current Temperature
Clear
Station: KSPF
Observed at: 7:15 pm CST on 11/12/26
Wind: 0 mph | Humidity: %

Tonight:Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. South wind around 2 mph.
Friday:Partly sunny. High near 62, with temperatures falling to around 49 in the afternoon. South wind 3 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Friday Night:Mostly cloudy. Low around 40, with temperatures rising to around 42 overnight. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

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Today’s Report:

🥾 Hiking

Excellent
  100 /100

Excellent for hiking. High near 62°F. Light wind (9 mph).

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Excellent 100/100
Excellent for hiking. High near 60°F. Light wind (6 mph).

🚲 Biking

Excellent
  100 /100

Excellent for biking. High near 62°F. Light wind (9 mph).

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Excellent 100/100
Excellent for biking. High near 60°F. Light wind (6 mph).

🎪 Outdoor Events / Activities

Excellent
  100 /100

Excellent for outdoor events / activities. High near 62°F. Light wind (9 mph).

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Excellent 91/100
Excellent for outdoor events / activities. High near 60°F. Light wind (6 mph).



About Deadwood & Lead

Deadwood & Lead is a northern Black Hills base for trails, scenic drives, event weekends, historic districts, overlooks, and quick access to Spearfish Canyon.

Make the Most of a Deadwood & Lead Day

Match the day to the forecast window: ride or hike when conditions are settled, and keep historic town stops ready if storms, cold wind, or winter road conditions complicate bigger plans.

Weather Tips for Deadwood & Lead

  • Higher-elevation roads and shaded hillsides can stay cooler or slicker than nearby plains, especially after rain, snow, or freeze-thaw cycles.
  • If thunderstorms are possible, finish ridge, overlook, and scenic-drive stops early and keep shelter close.
  • Open bike routes can feel much harder with prairie wind or summer heat, so check wind as closely as temperature.
  • Check road and trail conditions in shoulder seasons because snow, ice, or downed branches can linger in shaded areas.

Nearby Towns and Areas

This page can also be useful when planning outdoor time near:

  • Deadwood
  • Lead
  • Spearfish Canyon
  • Sturgis
  • Terry Peak
  • Black Hills National Forest
  • Homestake area

Plan Around the Conditions

Use the forecast to choose the best version of Deadwood & Lead rather than forcing one itinerary. Match wind, rain timing, temperature, storms, water conditions, trail surfaces, and road conditions to the activity that gives your group the most comfortable day.

7-Day Forecast for Deadwood & Lead

☀
°F
High: 41° | Low: 36°
Current Temperature
Clear
Station: KSPF
Observed at: 7:15 pm CST on 11/12/26
Wind: 0 mph | Humidity: %
Fri ⛅
62° 40°
0%
Sat ⛅
60° 36°
0%
Sun ☀
58° 37°
1%
Mon ⛅
60° 39°
0%
Tue ⛅
56° 34°
0%
Wed ❄
48° 32°
54%
Thu ❄
46° --°
21%

7-Day High Temperature Trend

62° Fri 60° Sat 58° Sun 60° Mon 56° Tue 48° Wed 46° Thu

7-Day Low Temperature Trend

40° Fri 36° Sat 37° Sun 39° Mon 34° Tue 32° Wed 50° Thu

📊 7-Day Outdoor Outlook

Good Fair Poor 100 Fri 100 Sat 100 Sun 100 Mon 100 Tue 19 Wed 20 Thu
Forecast data from the National Weather Service  |  Last Updated: November 12, 2026 9:32 pm CST