Pierce, ND

Unincorporated community in Bowman County, North Dakota

Pierce is a small unincorporated community in Bowman County, North Dakota. It is 14.4 miles S of Scranton, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 58647.

Pierce at a glance

State
North Dakota
County
Bowman County
ZIP code
58647
Nearest town
Scranton (14.4 mi)
Time zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
46.3522, -103.0708

Weather in Pierce now

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Pierce weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Pierce.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Pierce

What is the weather usually like in Pierce?

BSk
Cold semi-arid climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

2°24°47°69°91°29°7°Jan33°11°Feb44°20°Mar56°31°Apr67°41°May77°51°Jun86°57°Jul86°55°Aug75°46°Sep58°33°Oct44°21°Nov32°11°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.2"Jan0.4"Feb0.8"Mar1.5"Apr2.6"May3.2"Jun1.9"Jul1.6"Aug1.6"Sep1.5"Oct0.4"Nov0.2"Dec

Best time to visit Pierce: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station AMIDON, ND US (USC00320209), adjusted for the elevation of Pierce.

Pierce weather month by month

January
29° 7°F
0.2 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 6.3 in of snow
February
33° 11°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 7.0 in of snow
March
44° 20°F
0.8 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 7.0 in of snow
April
56° 31°F
1.5 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 6.1 in of snow
May
67° 41°F
2.6 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 1.3 in of snow
June
77° 51°F
3.2 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
July
86° 57°F
1.9 in of rain · 5 wet days
August
86° 55°F
1.6 in of rain · 4 wet days
September
75° 46°F
1.6 in of rain · 4 wet days
October
58° 33°F
1.5 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 4.2 in of snow
November
44° 21°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 5.9 in of snow
December
32° 11°F
0.2 in of rain · 1 wet days❄ 6.4 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Pierce through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:29 AM4:34 PM9 h 4 min
February6:53 AM5:19 PM10 h 26 min
March7:02 AM6:59 PM11 h 56 min
April6:03 AM7:41 PM13 h 38 min
May5:16 AM8:20 PM15 h 3 min
June4:57 AM8:48 PM15 h 50 min
July5:13 AM8:43 PM15 h 29 min
August5:49 AM8:03 PM14 h 13 min
September6:29 AM7:05 PM12 h 36 min
October7:08 AM6:07 PM10 h 58 min
November6:52 AM4:21 PM9 h 28 min
December7:27 AM4:07 PM8 h 40 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).

What is the weather like in Pierce?

Pierce has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 7°F (-14°C).

It gets about 15.9 inches (404 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is December. Snow is common: about 44 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Pierce is June to September. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.

Webcams near Pierce

The closest live webcam is Medora › North-west: Coal Vein Nature Trail, 40.5 miles N of Pierce.

Medora › North-west: Coal Vein Nature TrailMedora · 40.5 mi NOn Windy
MarmarthMarmarth · 42.4 mi WOn Windy
Killdeer › North: RoundaboutKilldeer · 71.0 mi NOn Windy
Grassy ButteGrassy Butte · 73.9 mi NOn Windy
Colony › South: US 212 - SouthColony · 114.6 mi SWOn Windy
Colony › North: US 212 - NorthColony · 114.6 mi SWOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Pierce.

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Questions about Pierce

Where is Pierce, ND?

Pierce is an unincorporated community in Bowman County, North Dakota, 14.4 miles S of Scranton.

What county is Pierce in?

Pierce is in Bowman County, North Dakota.

What is the ZIP code of Pierce, ND?

The ZIP code for Pierce is 58647.

What is the nearest town to Pierce?

Scranton, 14.4 miles away.

Are there webcams near Pierce?

Yes. The closest is Medora › North-west: Coal Vein Nature Trail, 40.5 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Pierce?

August, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).

What is the coldest month in Pierce?

January, with an average low of 7°F (-14°C).

How much does it rain in Pierce?

About 15.9 inches (404 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Pierce?

Yes, about 44 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Pierce?

June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Pierce have?

Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).

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