Climate almanac

Pierre

South Dakota, United States · 44.37°, -100.35°

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What is the climate like in Pierre?

The best time to visit Pierre is typically May – October, with trip comfort peaking in September (8.1/10). Pierre is warmest in July, when daily highs average 90°F (32°C), and coolest in January, when lows fall to about 12°F (-11°C). The wettest month is typically May and the driest is January; the year sees roughly 21 in (544 mm) of precipitation.

  • Best time to visitMay – October — comfort peaks in September (8.1/10)
  • Warmest monthJuly — average high 90°F (32°C)
  • Coolest monthJanuary — average low 12°F (-11°C)
  • Wettest monthMay (3.1 in (79 mm))
  • Driest monthJanuary (0.6 in (15 mm))
  • Annual precipitation21 in (544 mm)
  • Based on2016-2025 daily ERA5 reanalysis data (10-year normals)
  • Records fromPierre Rgnl AP, 5 km away (1933-2026)