Hudson, South Dakota Weather
Hudson, South Dakota — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery for Hudson, Lincoln County.
Full aviation weather for Hudson is published on the Canton Municipal Airport (K7G9) page, 22 km away. It carries the current METAR decoded into plain language — surface wind, visibility, cloud layers and ceiling, temperature and dewpoint, and altimeter setting — alongside the raw observation as transmitted. 6 airfields within reach of Hudson have their own pages, listed below.
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is shown across its full validity period, with each change group broken out so you can see when conditions are expected to shift. Flight category is derived automatically — VFR, MVFR, IFR or LIFR — from reported ceiling and visibility, with runway details and field elevation alongside. Observations update roughly hourly and forecasts several times a day.
Other airports near Hudson: Sioux County Regional Airport (KSXK) 29 km · Rock Rapids Municipal Airport (KRRQ) 42 km · Le Mars Municipal Airport (KLRJ) 44 km · Sheldon Regional Airport (KSHL) 51 km · Sioux Falls Regional Airport (KFSD) 56 km
Conditions reported at K7G9 describe the airfield itself. Weather 22 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Hudson specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Hudson, South Dakota
Hudson, South Dakota, unfolds across a landscape shaped by the persistent caress of wind and sun. It lies 31.5 miles south-south-east of Sioux Falls, SD (from Sioux Falls, SD: bearing 157°T), and is situated 9.5 miles west-south-west of Rock Valley. Rolling plains, a verdant carpet stitched with the geometric precision of agricultural fields, stretch towards horizons that seem to hold the very breath of the sky. The air here carries a clean, elemental scent, a blend of turned earth and the subtle sweetness of distant wildflowers, particularly potent in the soft, diffused light of late afternoon when shadows lengthen and paint the land in hues of ochre and deep emerald. The land itself feels sturdy, dependable, a vast canvas upon which the seasons paint their grand, unhurried dramas. The story of Hudson is one of hardy pioneers and the enduring spirit of the prairie. Founded by those seeking fertile ground and a place to build a life, its economy has long been tethered to the bounty of the soil, with agriculture remaining a steadfast cornerstone. Generations have worked this land, their lives interwoven with the cycles of planting and harvest, a quiet testament to resilience. While it may not boast grand monuments, the distinctive character of Hudson lies in its unassuming strength, the way the community embraces its agricultural roots and fosters a neighborly warmth that feels as natural as the wind moving through the tall grass.
Live animated radar for Hudson and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
Source: NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East · Public domain · Auto-updates on page reload
| Location | Hudson, Lincoln County, South Dakota |
| Coordinates | 43.130263°N, 96.454199°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 57034 |
| Area Code | 605 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Hudson, South Dakota Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Hudson, South Dakota, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Aviation weather — live METAR observations and TAF forecasts — is published separately on the pages for the nearest reporting airports, linked from the aviation section above. 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 Hudson includes coordinates 43.130263°N, 96.454199°W, situated in Lincoln County. ZIP code 57034. 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. 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.
