Pierre, SD weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Pierre.
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What is the weather usually like in Pierre?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 89°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 10°F average low
- 20.2 inprecipitation per year · 513 mm
- 37.2 insnowfall per year · 94 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Pierre: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station PIERRE RGNL AP, SD US (USW00024025), adjusted for the elevation of Pierre.
Pierre weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Pierre through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:11 AM | 5:29 PM | 9 h 17 min |
| February | 7:38 AM | 6:11 PM | 10 h 32 min |
| March | 7:51 AM | 7:48 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:55 AM | 8:27 PM | 13 h 31 min |
| May | 6:11 AM | 9:03 PM | 14 h 51 min |
| June | 5:54 AM | 9:29 PM | 15 h 34 min |
| July | 6:09 AM | 9:24 PM | 15 h 14 min |
| August | 6:43 AM | 8:48 PM | 14 h 4 min |
| September | 7:19 AM | 7:53 PM | 12 h 34 min |
| October | 7:55 AM | 6:58 PM | 11 h 3 min |
| November | 7:36 AM | 5:15 PM | 9 h 39 min |
| December | 8:08 AM | 5:04 PM | 8 h 55 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Pierre?
Pierre has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 10°F (-12°C).
It gets about 20.2 inches (513 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 37 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Pierre is May–June and August–September. At 1,450 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. 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.
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Questions about the weather in Pierre
What is the hottest month in Pierre?
July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Pierre?
January, with an average low of 10°F (-12°C).
How much does it rain in Pierre?
About 20.2 inches (513 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Pierre?
Yes, about 37 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Pierre?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Pierre have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
What is the weather like in Pierre in November?
Highs average 46°F and lows 24°F, with about 0.8 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Pierre?
Around 7:36 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:15 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Pierre weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Pierre.
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