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South Sioux City weather in numbers

measured normals and 10 years of recorded weather

South Sioux City swings 71°F across the year, from 85°F highs in July to 14°F lows in January, and June is usually the wettest month in a year that brings about 28 in of precipitation. Over 10 years of recorded weather it averages 110 days a year at 77°F or above, 43 of them at 86°F or above, 132 frost nights, and rain on 92 days.

Warmest month
July
85°F average high
Coldest month
January
14°F average low
Wettest month
June
28 in a year
Comfortable
3 months
May, September and October
Residents
13,000
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Warm days
110 days
a year at 77°F or above
Frost nights
132 nights
a year below 32°F
Rain days
92 days
a year with 0.04 in or more

Day counts are from the ERA5 reanalysis for South Sioux City’s grid square, 2016 to 2025, counted the same way for every city so the numbers compare. A reanalysis square is an area, not a weather station, so it is good for counting days and not for a single day’s record.

The weather map: all three models at once

NWS, American, European side by side around South Sioux City and nearby towns.Live rain radar →
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South Sioux City hourly forecast: next 14 hours

consensus of the three models

Rain in the next 24 hours, model by model

each model's own hourly precipitation, side by side

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South Sioux City 10-day forecast, out to 14 days

where the models agree, and where they split

South Sioux City, Nebraska (NE) is at its warmest in Jul (average highs near 85°F) and coldest in Jan (lows around 14°F), with roughly 28 in of precipitation across the year. Below, compare what NWS, American, European forecast for South Sioux City right now, and see exactly where they disagree.

We grade every model against the weather that actually happened, so you can see which forecast model is most accurate in United States before you trust any single number.

South Sioux City climate by month

average daytime high and overnight low across a typical year (1991-2020)
Jan
27°
14°
Feb
36°
15°
Mar
47°
27°
Apr
59°
39°
May
72°
50°
Jun
80°
60°
Jul
85°
66°
Aug
82°
64°
Sep
75°
55°
Oct
61°
42°
Nov
46°
29°
Dec
33°
19°

Source: 1991-2020 averages, ERA5 for this place adjusted with NASA POWER.

How the weather around South Sioux City has changed since 1995

South Sioux City sits in the same roughly 50 km square of NASA's reanalysis as Sioux City. That square shows no clear change in temperature between 1995-2004 and 2015-2024. See the full 30-year picture on the Sioux City page.

Which forecast is most accurate in the US?

CheckWeather Score, graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather-scoreTempWindRainRun by
European logo
European ★ Best
93
/100rank #1
91±0.9°F97±1.1 mph9396% hitECMWF - European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom
American logo
American
82
/100rank #2
83±1.7°F94±2.0 mph7184% hitNOAA / NCEP (United States)College Park, Maryland, USA

The CheckWeather Score blends temperature, wind and rain accuracy, each measured against ERA5 (the recorded weather) over the last 30 days across 1999 cities. Lower error means a higher score. See which forecast model is most accurate in United States, how we measure forecast accuracy, or which model each weather app uses.

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Common questions

What's the weather in South Sioux City today?
On this page we show what NWS, American, European each forecast for South Sioux City today, side by side and updated live. When all three agree the forecast is reliable; when they split, we flag it so you know the day is genuinely less certain.
Will it rain in South Sioux City today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from NWS, American, European for South Sioux City and flag the days where the models disagree on whether showers actually arrive, which is exactly when a single app can catch you out.
Which forecast is most accurate for South Sioux City?
No single model is always right. NWS, American, European each run their own physics, so we line all three up: when they agree the South Sioux City forecast is reliable, and when they split you should expect surprises. See our tested US accuracy scoreboard for how the models compare.
What is the warmest month in South Sioux City?
July is typically the warmest month in South Sioux City, with average highs around 85°F.
How cold does South Sioux City get?
The coldest month in South Sioux City is January, when overnight lows average about 14°F.
How much rain does South Sioux City get?
South Sioux City sees roughly 28 in of precipitation a year, with June usually the wettest month.

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