South Dakota foliage in 2025

The season as it actually happened, from daily ERA5 weather observations.

Peak hit around October 15

First strong color ~September 28 · past peak ~October 24 · bare by ~November 5

Color starts: September 28Peak: October 15Bare: November 5AugustDecember

Derived from 40 weather anchors · spread across the region ±2 days (higher elevations run earlier).

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