Location & Surroundings
Grindstone Butte is a peak in South Dakota, United States, at 793 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Box Elder, about 100 km to the west. The national capital Washington is about 2135 km to the east. The nearest airport is Ferguson Landing Strip, 11 km away.
Overview
Grindstone Butte is summit in South Dakota.
It is located in South Dakota, United States.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in South Dakota
- Type mountain (MT)
- an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more
Geography
-
Coordinates
44° 11' 53" N, 101° 47' 56" W
- Elevation 793 m (DEM: 789 m)
- Timezone America/Denver
- Time Shift GMT -7 (DST -6)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:45
- Sunrise 06:41
- Sunset 16:22
- Day length 9 h 41 min
Nearby
Weather in Grindstone Butte
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Grindstone Butte, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 6.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 7.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 6.6 to 13.4 C, max wind 8.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 260 W/m2.
Temperature
6.7 C
Wind
7.8 m/s S (165 deg)
Humidity
73 %
Pressure
1,015.6 hPa
Clouds
21 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 6.7 | 7.8 | 165 | 73 | 1,015.6 | - / 0.00 | 21 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 6.6 | 8.6 | 180 | 78 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 13.4 | 8.9 | 194 | 54 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 179.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 12.5 | 4.9 | 181 | 52 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 260.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 9.3 | 4.6 | 189 | 72 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 7.2 | 3.9 | 192 | 79 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 14.7 | 3.8 | 212 | 37 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 182.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 14.2 | 3.8 | 146 | 39 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 248.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 10.9 | 5.0 | 170 | 63 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 8.7 | 6.0 | 168 | 78 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 14.2 | 6.1 | 186 | 51 | 1,006.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 140.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 14.1 | 6.6 | 180 | 49 | 1,003.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 201.2 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 9.9 | 4.8 | 181 | 67 | 1,003.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-15 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Grindstone Butte?
Now 6.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 7.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 6.6 to 13.4 C, max wind 8.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 260 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Grindstone Butte today?
Sunrise around 06:41 and sunset around 16:22 (local time). Day length about 9h 41m.
What is the local time in Grindstone Butte?
Local time is 09:45. Time zone: America/Denver (UTC-07:00).
What type of place is Grindstone Butte?
Grindstone Butte is a mountain.
What is the elevation of Grindstone Butte?
Elevation about 793 m. DEM 789 m.
Where is Grindstone Butte located?
It is at 44.19816, -101.79889 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Grindstone Butte in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (EN) Wikipedia (EN)