Pierre weather in December (South Dakota, United States of America)

Planning a trip to Pierre in December? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In December, Pierre typically experiences very low temperatures and low snowfall. December is a winter month. Anticipate daytime temperatures around -1°C, while night temperatures can drop to -13°C. On average, it is the coldest month of the year. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

Pierre in December usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 15 mm for the month. Typically around 6 days of snowfall is expected.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Pierre. May, June and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Pierre climate page with graphs.

 

Pierre, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -13°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -1°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 20%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 15 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 6 days  

Where to go in the United States of America in December

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America in December and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Pierre in December?

Visitors traveling to Pierre should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in December.

Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Barbeque
1/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

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