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Wall
, South Dakota is located in Pennington County in the southwestern part of the state. The population at the 2000 census was 818 residents. Wall is near the Badlands National Park, just 8 miles north of the Pinnacles Entrance Station. The park offers 240,000 acres of unique prairie vistas, rock formations and spectacular scenery. "The Wall" standing between the great upper prairie flats and gentle grassy hills, is a rugged strip of tinted spires, ridges, and twisted gullies that ranges from a half mile to three miles wide and is over nine miles long. It is this series of formations that gave the town of Wall its unique name. However, Wall is most well known for the Wall Drug Store, which opened as a small pharmacy during the Depression, but is now a famous roadside tourist attraction. The Wall Drug Store offers a three-million dollar art collection, five-cent coffee, "free ice water", and an assortment of other drugstore items. Wall Drug is a "must-see for visitors passing through on South Dakota Interstate 90." Wall is near the Hill City 1880 Train that takes visitors on a thrilling ride through the Black Hills, and also Mount Rushmore and Custer State Park.
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Wall Vacation Rentals
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Wall Hotels and Resorts
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| Ann's Motel | 114 4TH Ave | Wall, SD | | (605) 279-2501 | | Days Inn Wall | 212 10th Ave And Norris | Wall, SD | | (605) 279-2000 |
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Wall Weather & Climate
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Southwest South Dakota , especially near Badlands National Park, has a unpredictable four season climate. Weather here can change rapidly. Winters are generally very cold with one to two feet of snowfall per year. Summers are hot and dry with occasional violent thunderstorms. Extremely high winds are common year-round. Dramatic weather changes are common in any season, so visitors should be prepared for sudden changes. Temperatures in this region can range from 116 F in summer to -40 F in winter. June is the wettest month of the year and December and January are the driest. Use caution while visiting this area. Sudden storms may include blizzard conditions, hail, thunderstorms and occasionally tornadoes.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
32°F |
6°F |
0.35 in. |
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| February |
39°F |
12°F |
0.48 in. |
- |
| March |
48°F |
21°F |
1.10 in. |
- |
| April |
60°F |
32°F |
1.95 in. |
- |
| May |
71°F |
44°F |
3.05 in. |
- |
| June |
81°F |
53°F |
2.68 in. |
- |
| July |
88°F |
59°F |
2.17 in. |
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| August |
87°F |
57°F |
1.68 in. |
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| September |
77°F |
46°F |
1.12 in. |
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| October |
63°F |
33°F |
1.53 in. |
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| November |
45°F |
19°F |
0.74 in. |
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| December |
35°F |
9°F |
0.39 in. |
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Wall Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Rapid City Regional airport (RAP) located about 40 miles west of Wall in Rapid City, South Dakota, the Pine Ridge airport (IEN) located approximately 68 miles south of Wall in Pine Ridge, South Dakota, and finally the Custer County airport (CUT) located roughly 70 miles west of Wall in Custer, South Dakota.
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Wall Attractions
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| | | Golf Courses |
| Lake Waggoner Golf Course | Philip | SD | 29.0 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Terry Peak | Lead | SD | 79.5 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Wounded Knee Museum | Wall | SD | | (History) | | | Journey Museum | Rapid City | SD | 49.5 mi. | (History) |
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