Watertown & Lake Kampeska, SD

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A calm street scene in Watertown featuring charming buildings in subtle hues of yellow and red. Lush green grass and low shrubs line the sidewalk, while classic lampposts stand tall with banners, enhancing the quaint atmosphere of this small-town setting.
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Today’s Forecast:

🌫
61°F
High: 64° | Low: 57°
Current Temperature
Fog/Mist
Station: KATY
Observed at: 7:40 pm CDT on 9/24/26
Wind: 8 mph | Humidity: 100%

Tonight:Areas of fog and a slight chance of drizzle. Cloudy, with a low around 57. South southeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday:Areas of fog. Cloudy, with a high near 64. South southeast wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday Night:A chance of drizzle between 9pm and 1am, then rain showers likely between 1am and 4am, then showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 57. Southeast wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

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Today’s Report:

⛵ Boating

Good
  74 /100

Good for boating. High near 63°F. Low rain risk (8%). Breezy winds (13 mph).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Marginal weather factor
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Use Caution 41/100
Use Caution for boating. High near 66°F. Risk of rain (50%). Breezy winds (14 mph).

⛺ Camping

Excellent
  100 /100

Excellent for camping. High near 63°F. Low rain risk (8%). Light wind (13 mph).

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Use Caution 45/100
Use Caution for camping. High near 66°F. Risk of rain (50%). Light wind (14 mph).

🛶 Paddling

Use Caution
  43 /100

Use Caution for paddling. High near 63°F. Low rain risk (8%). Breezy winds (13 mph).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Marginal weather factor
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 11/100
Not Recommended for paddling. High near 66°F. High rain probability (50%). Breezy winds (14 mph).

🐟 Fishing

Excellent
  93 /100

Excellent for fishing. High near 63°F. Low rain risk (8%). Breezy winds (13 mph).

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Marginal weather factor
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Use Caution 44/100
Use Caution for fishing. High near 66°F. Risk of rain (50%). Breezy winds (14 mph).

About Watertown

Watertown & Lake Kampeska is a northeast South Dakota lake destination for boating, paddling, beaches, campgrounds, family parks, and town-based trip options.

Make the Most of a Watertown

Check wind before making the lake the center of the day, and keep Watertown stops or protected shoreline options ready when conditions get choppy.

Weather Tips for Watertown & Lake Kampeska

  • Lake wind, waves, lightning, summer heat, and cold-season ice conditions matter more than sunshine alone.
  • Wind, waves, current, and lightning should guide water plans more than sunshine alone.
  • 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:

  • Sandy Shore Recreation Area
  • Codington County Memorial Park
  • Pelican Lake
  • Redlin Art Center

Plan Around the Conditions

Use the forecast to choose the best version of Watertown & Lake Kampeska 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 Watertown & Lake Kampeska

🌫
61°F
High: 64° | Low: 57°
Current Temperature
Fog/Mist
Station: KATY
Observed at: 7:40 pm CDT on 9/24/26
Wind: 8 mph | Humidity: 100%
Fri 🌫
64° 57°
13%
Sat ⛈
66° 57°
69%
Sun ⛅
71° 58°
2%
Mon 🌧
69° 57°
27%
Tue ⛈
61° 47°
81%
Wed 🌧
60° 48°
16%
Thu 🌧
59° --°
16%

7-Day High Temperature Trend

64° Fri 66° Sat 71° Sun 69° Mon 61° Tue 60° Wed 59° Thu

7-Day Low Temperature Trend

57° Fri 57° Sat 58° Sun 57° Mon 47° Tue 48° Wed 50° Thu

📊 7-Day Outdoor Outlook

Good Fair Poor 100 Fri 21 Sat 100 Sun 100 Mon 21 Tue 100 Wed 100 Thu
Forecast data from the National Weather Service  |  Last Updated: September 25, 2026 4:15 pm CDT