Location & Surroundings
Ward Draw is a valley in South Dakota, United States, at 1,739 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Spearfish, 26 km to the north. The national capital Washington is about 2295 km to the east. The nearest airport is Black Hills Airport, 25 km away.
Basic Data
- Type valley (VAL)
- an elongated depression usually traversed by a stream
Geography
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Coordinates
44° 15' 32" N, 103° 50' 29" W
- Elevation 1739 m (DEM: 1747 m)
- Timezone America/Denver
- Time Shift GMT -7 (DST -6)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 5 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:35
- Sunrise 06:41
- Sunset 16:36
- Day length 9 h 55 min
Other valleys nearby
Nearby
Weather in Ward Draw
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ward Draw, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 14.9 C with overcast skies and a 6.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 4.8 to 14.9 C, max wind 6.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 298 W/m2.
Temperature
14.9 C
Wind
6.2 m/s SW (224 deg)
Humidity
30 %
Pressure
1,013.4 hPa
Clouds
90 %
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 | 14.9 | 6.2 | 224 | 30 | 1,013.4 | - / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 9.4 | 4.8 | 242 | 43 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 297.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 6.6 | 1.8 | 272 | 48 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 4.8 | 1.3 | 283 | 59 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 13.5 | 1.3 | 209 | 32 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 190.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 5.4 | 2.2 | 167 | 63 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 298.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 5.7 | 3.5 | 204 | 55 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 5.5 | 3.0 | 233 | 48 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 12.8 | 6.1 | 316 | 30 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 170.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 4.9 | 6.2 | 301 | 77 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 276.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 3.9 | 7.4 | 305 | 69 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 1.9 | 6.2 | 312 | 72 | 1,021.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 7.5 | 6.7 | 314 | 53 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 153.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-08 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ward Draw?
Now 14.9 C with overcast skies and a 6.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 4.8 to 14.9 C, max wind 6.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 298 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 Ward Draw today?
Sunrise around 06:40 and sunset around 16:37 (local time). Day length about 9h 57m.
What is the local time in Ward Draw?
Local time is 19:35. Time zone: America/Denver (UTC-07:00).
What type of place is Ward Draw?
Ward Draw is a valley.
What is the elevation of Ward Draw?
Elevation about 1,739 m. DEM 1,747 m.
Where is Ward Draw located?
It is at 44.25887, -103.84131 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ward Draw in?
It is in United States.