Cow Creek, South Dakota Weather
Cow Creek, South Dakota — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Cow Creek, Sully County.
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About Cow Creek, South Dakota
Cow Creek lies as a quiet settlement etched into the vast, rolling expanses of the South Dakota prairie, its character defined by the immense, open sky that stretches to horizons unburdened by tall trees or imposing structures. It lies 115.8 miles west-south-west of Aberdeen, SD (from Aberdeen, SD: bearing 238°T), and is situated 14.2 miles north-north-west of Pierre. The land itself is a study in subtle gradients, a patchwork of cultivated fields and native grasses that ripple in the wind like an ocean of muted greens and golds, occasionally broken by the deeper, darker lines of ephemeral watercourses. Here, the silence is a palpable thing, broken only by the distant rumble of a passing combine or the sharp cry of a hawk circling overhead, a testament to a life lived in close communion with the land and its seasons. The quality of light, particularly as the sun begins its descent, is a marvel, painting the sky in hues of rose, lavender, and molten gold, casting long, ephemeral shadows that stretch across the open plains. The history of Cow Creek is intrinsically tied to the westward expansion and the hardy souls who sought their fortune on this fertile but challenging land. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of rich soil and open range, established ranches and farms, carving out an existence that relied heavily on the cycles of agriculture and livestock. The local economy remains deeply rooted in these traditions, with vast fields of corn and soybeans dominating the landscape, their orderly rows a stark contrast to the wilder beauty of the surrounding prairie. The creek itself, a modest ribbon of water, has been a vital resource for generations, sustaining life and shaping the contours of the terrain, a constant, if understated, presence in the life of Cow Creek. Though few grand landmarks define this locale, the enduring spirit of its people, a quiet resilience forged in the crucible of prairie life, is its most notable distinction.
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| Location | Cow Creek, Sully County, South Dakota |
| Coordinates | 44.5538°N, 100.4754°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 57501 |
| Area Code | 605 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Cow Creek, South Dakota Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Cow Creek, South Dakota, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Cow Creek includes coordinates 44.553800°N, 100.475400°W, situated in Sully County. ZIP code 57501. Telephone area code: 605. Timezone: Central Time (America/Chicago).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
