Climate of Pierre, South Dakota, USA
Point-value climate at Pierre (South Dakota, United States of America). Population approximately 13,879.
Located in South Dakota, United States of America, Pierre has a strongly continental climate. Population approximately 13,879. Monthly average temperatures range from -7.5°C / 18.5°F in January to 24.4°C / 75.9°F in July, with rainfall varying from 8 mm / 0.3 in (January) to 77 mm / 3 in (June) — about 427 mm / 16.8 in across the year. Pierre is the capital of South Dakota. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Pierre's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: September.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -7.5°C18.5°F | 8 mm0.3″ | — |
| February | -4°C24.8°F | 11 mm0.4″ | — |
| March | 1.6°C34.9°F | 25 mm1″ | Snowy |
| April | 8.7°C47.7°F | 46 mm1.8″ | — |
| May | 15.2°C59.4°F | 68 mm2.7″ | — |
| June | 20.8°C69.4°F | 77 mm3″ | — |
| July | 24.4°C75.9°F | 61 mm2.4″ | — |
| August | 23.6°C74.5°F | 43 mm1.7″ | — |
| September | 17.6°C63.7°F | 33 mm1.3″ | Sunny & Mild |
| October | 10.3°C50.5°F | 32 mm1.3″ | — |
| November | 1.2°C34.2°F | 14 mm0.6″ | — |
| December | -5°C23°F | 9 mm0.4″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Pierre?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are September. Pierre's warmest month is July at an average of 24.4°C / 75.9°F, and its driest month is January with about 8 mm / 0.3 in of rain.
What is the climate of Pierre?
Pierre, in South Dakota, United States of America, has monthly average temperatures ranging from -7.5°C / 18.5°F in January to 24.4°C / 75.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is approximately 427 mm / 16.8 in, with the wettest month being June (77 mm / 3 in) and the driest January (8 mm / 0.3 in).
What is the average temperature in Pierre in July?
The average temperature in Pierre in July is 24.4°C / 75.9°F, with rainfall of about 61 mm / 2.4 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Pierre?
The driest month in Pierre is January, with about 8 mm / 0.3 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is -7.5°C / 18.5°F.
When is the wettest month in Pierre?
The wettest month in Pierre is June, with approximately 77 mm / 3 in of average monthly rainfall.