Pierre, South Dakota, United States Climate Change Severity

67
Very High
The current climate change severity in Pierre is Very High, with a 26.7% worsening in the climate score compared to last 16 years. This suggests deteriorating conditions, with increasing negative impacts on weather patterns and environmental conditions.
Data: Jan. to Jan. (Historical Vs 2026) - Weather Data Only
Low
020
Moderate
40
High
60
Very High
80
Extreme
100
°C (c)

Pierre Weather Condition Changes (Historic Vs 2026)

2026
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0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
Historic
2026

Over the past 16 year(s), Pierre temperature has changed by around -20.2%, and has experienced notable climate changes.

Sunny
Cloudy
Rainy
Snowy
Misty
Data: Jan. to Jan. (Historical Vs 2026)

Comparison of Weather Condition (Historic Vs 2026)

HistoricDays

Year 2026Days

Change

sunnySunny
41
-75%
cloudyCloudy
94
-55.5%
rainyRainy
51
-80%
snowySnowy
11
0%
mistyMisty
05
100%

Disclaimer: Other weather conditions not shown may affect the total day count.

Climate Change Indicators:

Over the past 16 years, Pierre has experienced measurable shifts in key climate parameters, contributing to the current severity score of 67 (within the Very High severity category). This suggests worsening climate conditions from the previous years. Here’s a breakdown of the specific changes observed:

Severity Score

67/100

Very High

Low
020
Moderate
40
High
60
Very High
80
Extreme
100

From 2010 to 2025, Pierre experienced significant changes:

Temperature change of

+1.4 °C

Variation in annual rainfall

-73.2 %

Change in average humidity

-8.8 %

PM2.5 levels surged by

+53.9 %

Heatwave changed by

-0.6 day(s)

Coldwave changed by

-0.5 day(s)

Wind speeds changed by

+1.7 km/h

These indicators show a dramatic increase in volatility and worsening conditions. Pierre's Very High severity status requires urgent and immediate adaptation and mitigation strategies, particularly focused on managing extreme weather events, improving air quality, and ensuring water resources are adequate for the population.

Check how we calculate Climate Change Severity
Based on data from Jan. to Jan.

Pierre Weather Forecast 30 Days (February - March 2026)
Pierre, South Dakota, United States

Condition
Temperature IconTemperature
Humidity IconHumi.
Wind IconWind Speed
Tue. 10, Feb.
sunnySunny
Temperature Icon10°/-2°
Humidity Icon70%
Wind Icon17km/h
Wed. 11, Feb.
mistMist
Temperature Icon9°/-4°
Humidity Icon77%
Wind Icon20km/h
Thu. 12, Feb.
mistMist
Temperature Icon1°/0°
Humidity Icon96%
Wind Icon13km/h
Fri. 13, Feb.
mistMist
Temperature Icon14°/-3°
Humidity Icon74%
Wind Icon12km/h
Sat. 14, Feb.
sunnySunny
Temperature Icon13°/3°
Humidity Icon50%
Wind Icon13km/h
Sun. 15, Feb.
sunnySunny
Temperature Icon16°/4°
Humidity Icon49%
Wind Icon14km/h
Mon. 16, Feb.
sunnySunny
Temperature Icon20°/9°
Humidity Icon39%
Wind Icon15km/h
Tue. 17, Feb.
sunnySunny
Temperature Icon22°/7°
Humidity Icon45%
Wind Icon59km/h
Wed. 18, Feb.
sunnySunny
Temperature Icon8°/2°
Humidity Icon45%
Wind Icon48km/h
Thu. 19, Feb.
blizzardBlizzard
Temperature Icon0°/-6°
Humidity Icon75%
Wind Icon31km/h
Fri. 20, Feb.
sunnySunny
Temperature Icon-10°/-15°
Humidity Icon84%
Wind Icon24km/h
Sat. 21, Feb.
patchy moderate snowPatchy moderate snow
Temperature Icon-7°/-14°
Humidity Icon90%
Wind Icon27km/h
Sun. 22, Feb.
blizzardBlizzard
Temperature Icon-10°/-13°
Humidity Icon94%
Wind Icon38km/h
Mon. 23, Feb.
light freezing rainLight freezing rain
Temperature Icon-13°/-25°
Humidity Icon89%
Wind Icon28km/h
Tue. 24, Feb.
moderate snowModerate snow
Temperature Icon-1°/-10°
Humidity Icon80%
Wind Icon26km/h
Wed. 25, Feb.
light freezing rainLight freezing rain
Temperature Icon0°/-11°
Humidity Icon80%
Wind Icon24km/h
Thu. 26, Feb.
patchy moderate snowPatchy moderate snow
Temperature Icon1°/-10°
Humidity Icon78%
Wind Icon22km/h
Fri. 27, Feb.
patchy moderate snowPatchy moderate snow
Temperature Icon1°/-10°
Humidity Icon76%
Wind Icon22km/h
Sat. 28, Feb.
moderate snowModerate snow
Temperature Icon1°/-8°
Humidity Icon79%
Wind Icon24km/h
Sun. 1, Mar.
patchy moderate snowPatchy moderate snow
Temperature Icon1°/-10°
Humidity Icon78%
Wind Icon24km/h
Mon. 2, Mar.
light freezing rainLight freezing rain
Temperature Icon2°/-9°
Humidity Icon77%
Wind Icon23km/h
Tue. 3, Mar.
light freezing rainLight freezing rain
Temperature Icon3°/-7°
Humidity Icon79%
Wind Icon26km/h
Wed. 4, Mar.
light freezing rainLight freezing rain
Temperature Icon4°/-5°
Humidity Icon77%
Wind Icon26km/h
Thu. 5, Mar.
moderate snowModerate snow
Temperature Icon4°/-5°
Humidity Icon78%
Wind Icon29km/h
Fri. 6, Mar.
patchy moderate snowPatchy moderate snow
Temperature Icon5°/-4°
Humidity Icon75%
Wind Icon27km/h
Sat. 7, Mar.
light freezing rainLight freezing rain
Temperature Icon5°/-5°
Humidity Icon70%
Wind Icon25km/h
Sun. 8, Mar.
moderate or heavy snow showersModerate or heavy snow showers
Temperature Icon6°/-5°
Humidity Icon71%
Wind Icon22km/h
Mon. 9, Mar.
moderate or heavy snow showersModerate or heavy snow showers
Temperature Icon6°/-4°
Humidity Icon73%
Wind Icon22km/h
Tue. 10, Mar.
moderate or heavy snow showersModerate or heavy snow showers
Temperature Icon5°/-5°
Humidity Icon74%
Wind Icon25km/h
Wed. 11, Mar.
patchy moderate snowPatchy moderate snow
Temperature Icon6°/-4°
Humidity Icon72%
Wind Icon28km/h
Thu. 12, Mar.
moderate rain at timesModerate rain at times
Temperature Icon7°/-4°
Humidity Icon71%
Wind Icon27km/h

Highest & Lowest Weather Forecasts

TemperatureTemperature

High will be onTue. 17, Feb.

21.7°C

Low will be onMon. 23, Feb.

-24.6°C

HumidityHumidity

High will be onThu. 12, Feb.

96%

Low will be onMon. 16, Feb.

39%

Wind SpeedWind Speed

High will be onTue. 17, Feb.

59km/h

Low will be onFri. 13, Feb.

12.2km/h

PrecipitationPrecipitation

High will be onSun. 22, Feb.

8.6mm

Low will be onMon. 23, Feb.

0.1mm

Ultraviolet IndexUV

High will be onMon. 16, Feb.

4

Low will be onThu. 19, Feb.

1

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