Lennox, South Dakota Weather
Lennox, South Dakota — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery for Lennox, Lincoln County.
Full aviation weather for Lennox is published on the Canton Municipal Airport (K7G9) page, 26 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. 3 airfields within reach of Lennox 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 Lennox: Sioux Falls Regional Airport (KFSD) 28 km · Rock Rapids Municipal Airport (KRRQ) 59 km
Conditions reported at K7G9 describe the airfield itself. Weather 26 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Lennox specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Lennox, South Dakota
Lennox unfolds across the gentle, sweeping contours of the South Dakota prairie, a landscape defined by its vast, open skies and the rich, dark earth that promises bounty. It lies 16.6 miles south-west of Sioux Falls, SD (from Sioux Falls, SD: bearing 215°T), and is situated 7.0 miles south-south-west of Tea. The horizon here is a clean, unwavering line, broken only by the distant silhouettes of farmsteads and the occasional grove of trees that offers a fleeting patch of shade. In the summer months, the air hums with the industrious buzz of cicadas and carries the sweet, earthy scent of ripening corn, a fragrance that clings to everything. Evenings can bring a remarkable stillness, a profound quiet that settles over the land as the sun dips low, painting the western sky in hues of apricot and rose, a breathtaking spectacle that feels deeply personal to those who witness it. This is a place where the legacy of agriculture is etched into the very character of Lennox. For generations, the fertile soil has been the bedrock of its economy, supporting a vibrant farming community dedicated to raising crops and livestock. The town itself is a testament to this enduring spirit, with its well-maintained streets and the steady hum of activity emanating from local businesses that serve the surrounding agricultural heartland. While the railroad once played a more prominent role in connecting Lennox to the wider world, its influence has shifted, but the town's resilience and its commitment to its roots remain palpable, fostering a sense of enduring community and self-reliance.
Live animated radar for Lennox 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.
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| Location | Lennox, Lincoln County, South Dakota |
| Coordinates | 43.354148°N, 96.891995°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 57039 |
| Area Code | 605 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Lennox, South Dakota Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Lennox, 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 Lennox includes coordinates 43.354148°N, 96.891995°W, situated in Lincoln County. ZIP code 57039. 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.
