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Lead
(pronounced "Leed") is situated in Lawrence County in western South Dakota, near the Wyoming state line. The town is perched precariously on a steep incline, making it one of the west's most picturesque communities. As of the 2000 census, Lead had a population of 3,027 residents. The town of Lead was officially founded in 1876 after the discovery of gold in the region. It is the site of the Homestake Mine, which was the largest, deepest (8240 feet) and most productive gold mine in the Western Hemisphere before closing in 2001. Recreational activities at Lead includes hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding and rock climbing. The George S. Mickelson Trail runs right through the town. Two full-service ski areas are located just a few miles outside of Lead and offer downhill skiing, cross-country skiing and snowmobiling. Several man-made lakes are in the Lead area, which provide swimming, fishing and boating. The town of Lead has unique shops and restaurants, bed and breakfast inns and several hotels. Lead is also located just minutes from Presidents Park, Deadwood, Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse, Spearfish Canyon, Wind Cave, Jewel Cave, Custer State Park and Devils Tower.
Surrounding areas: Deadwood, South Dakota (2.9 mi), Black Hills, South Dakota (5.3 mi), Spearfish, South Dakota (10.2 mi), Sturgis, South Dakota (13.1 mi), Nemo, South Dakota (17.0 mi), Piedmont, South Dakota (20.5 mi), Belle Fourche, South Dakota (21.9 mi)
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Lead Vacation Rentals
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Lead Hotels and Resorts
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| Best Western Golden Hills Resort | 900 Miners Ave | Lead, SD | | (605) 584-1800 | | Thunder Cove Inn | 311 Cliff St | Deadwood, SD | 1.7 mi. | (605) 578-3045 | | Comfort Inn | 225 Cliff St | Deadwood, SD | 1.9 mi. | (605) 578-7550 | | Bullock Hotel | 633 Main St | Deadwood, SD | 2.5 mi. | (605) 578-1745 | | Cadillac Jack's Gaming Resort | 360 Main St | Deadwood, SD | 2.5 mi. | (605) 578-1500 | | Deadwood Gulch Resort | 10 Timm Ln | Deadwood, SD | 2.5 mi. | (605) 578-1294 | | First Gold Inc | 270 Main St | Deadwood, SD | 2.5 mi. | (605) 578-9777 | | Goldiggers Hotel & Gaming | 629 Main St | Deadwood, SD | 2.5 mi. | (605) 578-3213 | | Hampton Inn @ Four Aces Casino | 531 Main St | Deadwood, SD | 2.5 mi. | (605) 578-1893 | | Holiday Inn Express | 22 Lee St | Deadwood, SD | 2.5 mi. | (605) 578-3330 | | Jackpot Inn Dakota American Partnerships | Hwy 385 S | Deadwood, SD | 2.5 mi. | (605) 578-7791 | | Mineral Palace Hotel & Gaming | 601 Historic Main St | Deadwood, SD | 2.5 mi. | (605) 578-2036 | | Thunder Cove Inn | 311 CLF St | Deadwood, SD | 2.5 mi. | (605) 578-3045 | | Best Western Of Spearfish | 323 S 27TH St | Spearfish, SD | 8.8 mi. | (605) 642-8105 | | All American Inn | 2275 E Colorado Blvd | Spearfish, SD | 9.1 mi. | (605) 642-2350 | | Fairfield Inn-spearfish | 2720 1ST Ave E | Spearfish, SD | 9.2 mi. | (605) 642-3500 | | Holiday Inn Northern Black Hills | 305 N 27TH St | Spearfish, SD | 9.3 mi. | (605) 642-4683 | | Tony's Motel | 1411 Laurel St | Whitewood, SD | 10.1 mi. | (605) 269-2501 | | Best Western Black Hills Lodge | 540 E Jackson Blvd | Spearfish, SD | 10.6 mi. | (605) 642-7795 | | Comfort Inn | | Spearfish, SD | 10.6 mi. | (605) 642-2337 | | Days Inn Spearfish | 240 Ryan Rd | Spearfish, SD | 11.3 mi. | (605) 642-7101 | | Days Inn Sturgis | HC 55 Box 348 | Sturgis, SD | 13.4 mi. | (605) 347-3027 | | Elk Creek Resort | HC 80 Box 767 | Piedmont, SD | 20.5 mi. | (605) 787-4884 | | Kings Inn | 518 National St | Belle Fourche, SD | 21.9 mi. | (605) 892-2691 | | Super 8 Motel | 501 National St | Belle Fourche, SD | 21.9 mi. | (605) 892-3361 | | Mid America Travel Plaza | 16 N 5TH Ave | Belle Fourche, SD | 23.0 mi. | (605) 892-2063 | | Ramada | 7900 Stagestop Rd | Black Hawk, SD | 23.0 mi. | (605) 787-4844 | | Best Western Inn At Sundance | 2719 E Cleveland St | Sundance, WY | 29.2 mi. | (307) 283-2800 | | Best Western Inn | 2719 E Cleveland | Sundance, WY | 29.2 mi. | (307) 283-2800 |
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Lead Weather & Climate
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Northwest South Dakota is located in the geographic center of the United States. The interior continental climate consists of very warm summers and extremely cold winters. The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 88.60 degrees F, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 10.6 degrees F. The annual average precipitation in northwest South Dakota is 17.93 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is June with an average rainfall of 3.10 inches. Thunderstorms are common in summer and can be severe with high winds and hail. In the winter, severe weather in the form of ice storms and blizzards can occur.
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High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
32°F |
14°F |
1.34 in. |
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| February |
36°F |
17°F |
1.44 in. |
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| March |
41°F |
22°F |
2.62 in. |
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| April |
50°F |
30°F |
3.78 in. |
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| May |
60°F |
39°F |
4.30 in. |
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| June |
70°F |
48°F |
3.79 in. |
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| July |
77°F |
54°F |
2.73 in. |
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| August |
76°F |
53°F |
2.07 in. |
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| September |
67°F |
44°F |
1.66 in. |
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| October |
54°F |
33°F |
2.74 in. |
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| November |
40°F |
22°F |
1.85 in. |
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| December |
34°F |
15°F |
1.53 in. |
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Lead Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are Black Hills Clyde Ice Field (SPF) located about 8 miles north of Lead in Spearfish, South Dakota, the Rapid City Regional airport (RAP) located approximately 41 miles southeast of Lead in Rapid City, South Dakota, Mondell Field (ECS) located roughly 42 miles southwest of Lead in Newcastle, Wyoming, the Custer County airport (CUT) located around 43 miles south of Lead in Custer, South Dakota, and finally the Hulett Municipal airport (W43) located about 44 miles northwest of Lead in Conway, Wyoming.
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Lead Attractions
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| | | Golf Courses |
| Lead Country Club | Lead | SD | | | | Tomahawk Country Club | Deadwood | SD | 5.9 mi. | | | Spearfish Canyon Country Club | Spearfish | SD | 10.4 mi. | | | Belle Fourche Country Club | Belle Fourche | SD | 22.3 mi. | | | Sundance Golf Club | Sundance | WY | 30.0 mi. | |
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| Terry Peak | Lead | SD | | |
| | | Museums |
| Journey Museum | Rapid City | SD | 32.5 mi. | (History) |
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