June weather forecast
Pierre, SD

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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 June

June welcomes the start of summer in Pierre, with warmer temperatures and longer daylight hours. Citizens adorn summers dresses, light shirts and shorts, finding refuge in nearby lakes and rivers. The sun shines for more than half a day, on an average, ensuring clear skies for most of the day. Despite the appreciable rainfall, June is well regarded for outdoor festivals, activities and family camping trips. Pierre residents take advantage of the beautiful weather, cherishing the summer hues and the extended daylight hours.

Temperature

June's onset brings a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a pleasant 68°F (20°C) in May to a moderately hot 80.6°F (27°C). Throughout the June nights, Pierre encounters a low-temperature of 61°F (16.1°C).

Heat index

For June, the heat index is appraised at 82.4°F (28°C). Exhaustion becomes probable with enduring exposure and activity, potentially causing heat cramps.
Bear in mind that the heat index values are determined for shaded areas and light breezes. Direct sunlight can cause a surge in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', gauges the sensation of temperature factoring in the air's moisture content. Elements such as metabolic variations, pregnancy, and physical exertion can shape one's weather perception. You should know that direct sun exposure can heighten weather effects, potentially elevating the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to children. Young ones are generally more prone to risk than adults due to their reduced ability to sweat. Their large skin surface area relative to their diminutive bodies and elevated heat production from their activities further enhance this risk.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in June is 62%.

Rainfall

In Pierre, during June, the rain falls for 14.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 98.5 rainfall days, and 13.7" (348mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

June through September are months without snowfall in Pierre.

Daylight

June has the longest days of the year in Pierre, with an average of 15h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of June in Pierre, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 9:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 9:29 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Pierre, the average sunshine in June is 11h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in June is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In June, the maximum UV index of 6 suggests this advice:
Exercise precautions and adapt sun safety practices. Defence against skin and eye affliction is paramount. Avoid direct sunlight between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Keep in mind that shade structures may not provide complete protection. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Pierre in June?

The high-temperature, in June, in Pierre, records 80.6°F (27°C), while the low-temperature is 61°F (16.1°C). In June, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is appraised at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in June in Pierre?

In Pierre, the average relative humidity in June is 62%.

How much does it rain in Pierre in June?

In Pierre, during June, the rain falls for 14.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Pierre?

In Pierre, snow does not fall in June through September.

Does it snow in Pierre in June?

In June, it doesn't snow. May is the latest month when it typically snows.

When are the longest days in Pierre?

June has the longest days of the year, with an average of 15h and 30min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in June in Pierre?

The average day length in June is 15h and 29min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in June in Pierre?

On the first day of June in Pierre, South Dakota, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 9:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 9:29 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Pierre have in June?

The average sunshine duration in June in Pierre is 11h.

What is the UV index reading in June in Pierre?

In Pierre, the average daily maximum UV index in June is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in June
Pierre, SD

Average temperature in June - Pierre, SD
  • Average high temperature in June: 80.6°F

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).

  • Average low temperature in June: 61°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 in June
Pierre, SD

Average pressure in June - Pierre, SD
  • Average pressure in June: 29.84"Hg

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 in June
Pierre, SD

Average wind speed in June - Pierre, SD
  • Average wind speed in June: 10.6mph

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 in June
Pierre, SD

Average humidity in June - Pierre, SD
  • Average humidity in June: 62%

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 in June
Pierre, SD

Average rainfall in June - Pierre, SD
  • Average rainfall in June: 2.17"

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 in June
Pierre, SD

Average rainfall days in June - Pierre, SD
  • Average rainfall days in June: 14.2 days

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 in June
Pierre, SD

Average snowfall in June - Pierre, SD
  • Average snowfall in June: 0"

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 in June
Pierre, SD

Average snowfall days in June - Pierre, SD
  • Average snowfall days in June: 0 days

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 in June /
Average sunshine in June
Pierre, SD

Average daylight in June / Average sunshine in June - Pierre, SD
  • Average daylight in June: 15h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in June: 11h and 0min

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 in June
Pierre, SD

Average sunshine days in June - Pierre, SD
  • Average sunshine days in June: 13.7 days

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 UV index in June
Pierre, SD

Average UV index in June - Pierre, SD
  • Average UV index in June: 6

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are February and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in June
Pierre, SD

Average cloud cover in June - Pierre, SD
  • Average cloud cover in June: 26

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 50).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 19).

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Average visibility in June
Pierre, SD

Average visibility in June - Pierre, SD
  • Average visibility in June: 6mi

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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