Climate and monthly weather forecast
Pierre, SD

The Capitol Dome building in Pierre, South Dakota, set in a beautiful tree park
The Capitol Dome building in Pierre, South Dakota, set in a beautiful tree park

Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Pierre, South Dakota, is another subzero cold winter month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 26.2°F (-3.2°C) and an average low of 12.6°F (-10.8°C). The coldest month is January, with an average high-temperature of 26.2°F (-3.2°C) and an average low-temperature of 12.6°F (-10.8°C). Weather in January »

Weather in February

February, the last month of the winter in Pierre, is also a subzero cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 15.3°F (-9.3°C) and an average high of 28.8°F (-1.8°C). In February, the average high-temperature is relatively the same as in January - a still subzero cold 28.8°F (-1.8°C). Weather in February »

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Pierre, is a frosty month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 44.1°F (6.7°C) and 28.8°F (-1.8°C). In Pierre, the average high-temperature in March significantly increases from a subzero cold 28.8°F (-1.8°C) in February to a frosty 44.1°F (6.7°C). Weather in March »

Weather in April

April is a mild spring month in Pierre, South Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average low of 38.5°F (3.6°C) and an average high of 56.1°F (13.4°C). In April, the average high-temperature rises from a frosty 44.1°F (6.7°C) in March to a moderate 56.1°F (13.4°C). Weather in April »

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Pierre, is a pleasant month, with an average temperature ranging between min 49.6°F (9.8°C) and max 68°F (20°C). In May, the average high-temperature rises from a mild 56.1°F (13.4°C) in April to a pleasant 68°F (20°C). Weather in May »

Weather in June

June, the first month of the summer in Pierre, is a moderately hot month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 61°F (16.1°C) and an average high of 80.6°F (27°C). In Pierre, the average high-temperature in June rises from an agreeable 68°F (20°C) in May to a warm 80.6°F (27°C). Weather in June »

Weather in July

July is a hot summer month in Pierre, South Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 67.5°F (19.7°C) and 88.7°F (31.5°C). July is the warmest month, with an average high-temperature of 88.7°F (31.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 67.5°F (19.7°C). The average heat index in July is appraised at a hot 93.2°F (34°C). Weather in July »

Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Pierre, is another tropical month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 86°F (30°C) and an average low of 65.5°F (18.6°C). In Pierre, South Dakota, the average high-temperature in August is almost the same as in July - a still hot 86°F (30°C). Weather in August »

Weather in September

The first month of the autumn, September, is also a moderately hot month in Pierre, South Dakota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 57.4°F (14.1°C) and 76.8°F (24.9°C). In September, the average high-temperature drops from a hot 86°F (30°C) in August to a warm 76.8°F (24.9°C). Weather in September »

Weather in October

October, the same as September, in Pierre, South Dakota, is another mild autumn month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 42.8°F (6°C) and 58.5°F (14.7°C). In October, the average high-temperature declines considerably from a moderately hot 76.8°F (24.9°C) in September to a mild 58.5°F (14.7°C). Weather in October »

Weather in November

The last month of the autumn, November, is another chilly month in Pierre, South Dakota, with an average temperature ranging between min 29.5°F (-1.4°C) and max 44.2°F (6.8°C). In Pierre, the average high-temperature in November drops from a mild 58.5°F (14.7°C) in October to a chilly 44.2°F (6.8°C). Weather in November »

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Pierre, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max 28.2°F (-2.1°C) and min 16.3°F (-8.7°C). In December, the average high-temperature declines considerably from a chilly 44.2°F (6.8°C) in November to a freezing cold 28.2°F (-2.1°C). Weather in December »
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FAQ

What is the coldest month in Pierre?

With an average high-temperature of 26.2°F (-3.2°C) and an average low-temperature of 12.6°F (-10.8°C), January is the coldest month in Pierre, South Dakota.

What is the most humid month in Pierre?

The most humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 85%.

What is the driest month in Pierre?

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 2.7 days and accumulates 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Pierre?

Throughout the year, in Pierre, South Dakota, there are 98.5 rainfall days, and 13.7" (348mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow in Pierre?

Months with snowfall in Pierre are January through May, October through December.

How many days does it snow in Pierre?

Throughout the year, in Pierre, South Dakota, there are 41.4 snowfall days, and 13.07" (332mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Pierre?

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine.

What is the snowiest month in Pierre?

February is the month with the most snowfall in Pierre. Snow falls for 10 days and accumulates 3.66" (93mm) of snow.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Pierre?

February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

When is Daylight Saving Time (DST) in Pierre?

On Sunday, March 12. 2023, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Pierre, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 5. 2023, at 2:00 am, and the time zone reverts from CDT to CST.

What is the wettest month in Pierre?

The month with the most rainfall in Pierre is May, when the rain falls for 13.6 days and typically aggregates up to 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Pierre?

June through September are months without snowfall in Pierre, South Dakota.

When are the longest days in Pierre?

June has the longest days of the year, with an average of 15h and 29min of daylight.

What is the warmest month in Pierre?

July is the warmest month in Pierre, South Dakota, with an average high-temperature of 88.7°F (31.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 67.5°F (19.7°C).

What month has the most sunshine in Pierre?

The month with the most sunshine in Pierre is July, with an average of 11.5h of sunshine.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Pierre?

The month with the highest UV index in Pierre is July, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

What are the least humid months in Pierre?

August and September, with an average relative humidity of 52%, are the least humid months in Pierre.

What is the month with the shortest days in Pierre?

December has the shortest days of the year in Pierre, with an average of 8h and 55min of daylight.

Average temperature
Pierre, SD

Average temperature - Pierre, SD

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.2°F).

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.6°F).

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Average pressure
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Average pressure - Pierre, SD

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

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Average wind speed
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Average wind speed - Pierre, SD

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are February and August (9.9mph).

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Average humidity
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Average humidity - Pierre, SD

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (52%).

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Average rainfall
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Average rainfall - Pierre, SD

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.24").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.35").

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Average rainfall days
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Average rainfall days - Pierre, SD

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.4 days).

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Average snowfall
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Average snowfall - Pierre, SD

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.66").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days
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Average snowfall days - Pierre, SD

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight / Average sunshine
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Average daylight / Average sunshine - Pierre, SD

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 29min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 55min).

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days
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Average sunshine days - Pierre, SD

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.7 days).

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Average visibility
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Average visibility - Pierre, SD

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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