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

Curious about the January weather in Pierre? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Pierre typically experiences very low temperatures and low snowfall. January is a winter month. Anticipate daytime temperatures around -1°C, while night temperatures can drop to -13°C. It's a notably cold month; make sure to wear layers to stay warm. It's wiser to gear up in advance than to be caught off-guard, trembling in the cold.

Pierre in January usually receives low snowfall, averaging around 11 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 5 days of snow are anticipated.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Pierre. May, June and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Pierre, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -13°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -1°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 17%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 11 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 5 days  

Where to go in the United States of America in January

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America in January 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 January?

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 January.

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

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