Hudson, South Dakota Weather
Hudson, South Dakota — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery for Hudson, Lincoln County.
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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.
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| 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 | July 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, 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 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. 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.
