Huron & James River Valley

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World's Largest Pheasant" on south side of U.S. Highway 14 in Huron, South Dakota
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Today’s Forecast:

☀
82°F
Current Temperature
Clear
Station: KHON
Observed at: 4:35 pm
Wind: 13 mph | Humidity: 66%
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Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 24 at 11:23AM CDT until July 26 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD (Expires: July 26, 2026 8:00 pm)
Show Alert Details & Instructions
Description: * WHAT...Heat index values around 105 expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, northeast Nebraska, and central, east central, south central, and southeast South Dakota. * WHEN...From noon Saturday to 8 PM CDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Instructions: Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

This Afternoon:Sunny, with a high near 86. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight:Mostly clear, with a low around 69. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday:Mostly sunny, with a high near 100. Heat index values as high as 104. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Today’s Report:

🎪 Outdoor Events / Activities

Use Caution
  46 /100

Use Caution for outdoor events / activities. High near 86°F. Breezy winds (15 mph).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Marginal weather factor
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 12/100

🚲 Biking

Not Recommended
  23 /100

Not Recommended for biking. High near 86°F. Breezy winds (15 mph).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Marginal weather factor
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
  • Alert: Unfavorable weather factor
⚠️ Active weather alerts affect this activity!
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 5/100

⛺ Camping

Not Recommended
  24 /100

Not Recommended for camping. High near 86°F. Breezy winds (15 mph).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Marginal weather factor
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
  • Alert: Unfavorable weather factor
⚠️ Active weather alerts affect this activity!
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 5/100

About Huron & James River Valley

Huron & James River Valley is an east-central page for fairgrounds events, river-valley parks, bike routes, campgrounds, and prairie road-trip stops.

Make the Most of a Huron & James River Valley Day

Plan around wind, heat, and storm timing, especially for fairground events, open park time, and campground evenings.

Weather Tips for Huron & James River Valley

  • Open prairie wind, severe storm timing, hot afternoons, and cold-season travel conditions are the main planning details.
  • If thunder is in the forecast, prioritize exposed parks, event grounds, and longer trail routes early.
  • For campground days, check overnight lows, storm timing, wet ground, and how quickly shelter is available.
  • Have a shore-based backup ready when wind, waves, or storms make open water less comfortable.

Nearby Towns and Areas

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

  • Huron
  • James River
  • South Dakota State Fairgrounds
  • Ravine Lake
  • Lake Byron
  • Beadle County parks

Plan Around the Conditions

Use the forecast to choose the best version of Huron & James River Valley 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 Huron & James River Valley

☀
82°F
Current Temperature
Clear
Station: KHON
Observed at: 4:35 pm
Wind: 13 mph | Humidity: 66%
Fri ☀
86° 69°
0%
Sat ⛅
100° 74°
1%
Sun 🌧
99° 71°
11%
Mon ☀
98° 70°
0%
Tue ⛅
95° 69°
13%
Wed ⛅
95° 70°
8%
Thu ⛈
93° 67°
40%

7-Day High Temperature Trend

86° Fri 100° Sat 99° Sun 98° Mon 95° Tue 95° Wed 93° Thu

7-Day Low Temperature Trend

69° Fri 74° Sat 71° Sun 70° Mon 69° Tue 70° Wed 67° Thu

📊 7-Day Outdoor Outlook

Good Fair Poor 20 Fri 12 Sat 12 Sun 12 Mon 12 Tue 12 Wed 4 Thu
Forecast data from the National Weather Service  |  Last Updated: July 24, 2026 4:54 pm CDT