What is the weather in Pierre, SD right now?

The latest observation from Pierre, Pierre Regional Airport was 37°F and light rain, reported at 10/26/2026, 4:15 PM CDT.

What is the high temperature today in Pierre, SD?

The National Weather Service forecast for this afternoon calls for a high near 43°F. Rain.

Will it rain in Pierre, SD in the next 24 hours?

The hourly forecast shows a 99% chance of precipitation around 10/26/2026, 4:00 PM CDT.

What is the 10-day forecast for Pierre, SD?

The first 7 days come from the National Weather Service forecast. Days 8 to 10 (Nov 2 to Nov 4) come from the NOAA National Blend of Models, with highs of 56°F to 58°F and up to a 52% chance of precipitation. Model guidance this far out often changes.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Pierre, SD today?

Sunrise is about 8:11 AM CDT and sunset is about 6:39 PM CDT (calculated for the center of the area, within a few minutes).

What is the normal October weather in Pierre, SD?

At Pierre RGNL AP, the 1991 to 2020 normal high in October is 61°F and the normal low is 36°F.

Checked Oct 26, 2026

Pierre, SD Weather

Current conditions, hourly and 10-day forecast from the National Weather Service. Times are local (CDT).

Pierre, SD current weather

37°F

Light Rain

H 43° / L 34°Feels like 29°

Rain ending around 10 PM

Observed at Pierre, Pierre Regional Airport (2.5 mi away), 10/26/2026, 4:15 PM CDT

Hourly forecast

NWS, updated 2:21 PM

Now39°99%
5 PM39°97%
6 PM38°90%
7 PM35°81%
8 PM35°65%
9 PM35°47%
10 PM35°29%
11 PM35°
Tue12 AM35°
1 AM36°
2 AM36°
3 AM36°
4 AM36°
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6 AM35°
7 AM36°
8 AM36°
9 AM37°
10 AM38°
11 AM41°
12 PM44°
1 PM48°
2 PM51°
3 PM53°
4 PM56°
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6 PM53°
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Wed12 AM45°
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3 AM43°
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6 AM43°
7 AM40°11%
8 AM40°11%
9 AM42°11%
10 AM46°11%
11 AM49°11%
12 PM53°11%
1 PM56°
2 PM58°
3 PM60°

10-day forecast

Tap a day for details

Today10/2699% chance of precipitationLow 34°High 43°
This Afternoon: Rain. Cloudy. High near 43, with temperatures falling to around 39 in the afternoon. Northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight: Rain and snow before 8pm, then rain and snow likely between 8pm and 11pm, then areas of fog. Cloudy, with a low around 34. East northeast wind 2 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Rain
Tue10/27Low 38°High 60°
Tuesday: Patchy fog before 8am. Partly sunny. High near 60, with temperatures falling to around 56 in the afternoon. South southeast wind 5 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday Night: Patchy fog after 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. East southeast wind 5 to 8 mph.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Wed10/2811% chance of precipitationLow 34°High 60°
Wednesday: Patchy fog before 7am. Partly sunny, with a high near 60. West southwest wind 5 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 34. North northeast wind 2 to 7 mph.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Thu10/29Low 39°High 62°
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Southeast wind 2 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. East southeast wind 8 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Mostly Sunny
Fri10/3026% chance of precipitationLow 44°High 61°
Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 61. East wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Friday Night: A chance of rain after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Partly Sunny
Sat10/3127% chance of precipitationLow 45°High 64°
Saturday: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Chance Light Rain
Sun11/146% chance of precipitationLow 42°High 63°
Sunday: A slight chance of rain after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday Night: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain
Model blend
Mon11/2Model blend52% chance of precipitationLow 37°High 58°
Monday: Chance of rain. High near 58°. Low that night near 37°. About 0.41 in of precipitation.
Computer model guidance from the NOAA National Blend of Models, not a forecast written by NWS forecasters. Expect changes this far out.
Tue11/3Model blend35% chance of precipitationLow 35°High 56°
Tuesday: Chance of rain. High near 56°. Low that night near 35°. About 0.04 in of precipitation.
Computer model guidance from the NOAA National Blend of Models, not a forecast written by NWS forecasters. Expect changes this far out.
Wed11/4Model blend17% chance of precipitationLow 33°High 56°
Wednesday: Partly cloudy, slight chance of rain. High near 56°. Low that night near 33°. About 0.01 in of precipitation.
Computer model guidance from the NOAA National Blend of Models, not a forecast written by NWS forecasters. Expect changes this far out.

Forecast for 44.370, -100.333 from the NWS ABR office, updated 10/26/2026, 2:21 PM CDT · Official forecast on weather.gov

Days 8 to 10: NOAA National Blend of Models, station KPIR (Pierre Muni, 2 mi), model run 10/26/2026, 3:00 PM CDT

From the National Weather Service; may be delayed. Not for life-safety decisions. In an emergency, call 911.

Next 6 hours

NWS hourly forecast

Now39°Rain99%10 mph
5 PM39°Light Rain97%10 mph
6 PM38°Rain And Snow90%12 mph
7 PM35°Rain And Snow81%13 mph
8 PM35°Rain And Snow Likely65%12 mph
9 PM35°Chance Rain And Snow47%10 mph

Hourly details

Next 7 days: temperature chart, feels like, rain and snow amounts, sky cover, wind and gustsShow

Line: temperature °F. Bars: chance of precipitation.

MonNow39°Feels 32°99%0.07"Sky 91%10g21
5 PM39°Feels 32°97%0.07"Sky 92%10g20
6 PM38°Feels 30°90%0.07"Sky 93%12g20
7 PM35°Feels 26°81% Sky 98%13g21
8 PM35°Feels 27°65% Sky 98%12g20
9 PM35°Feels 27°47% Sky 98%10g17
10 PM35°Feels 28°29% Sky 98%9g15
11 PM35°Feels 29°2% Sky 97%7g12
Tue 10/2712 AM35°Feels 30°2% Sky 97%6
1 AM36°Feels 32°1% Sky 93%5
2 AM36°Feels 33°1% Sky 94%3
3 AM36°Feels 33°1% Sky 92%3
4 AM36° 0% Sky 90%2
5 AM35°Feels 32°0% Sky 90%3
6 AM35°Feels 31°0% Sky 85%5
7 AM36°Feels 32°0% Sky 85%5
8 AM36°Feels 30°0% Sky 85%7g12
9 AM37°Feels 30°0% Sky 80%9g16
10 AM38°Feels 30°0% Sky 73%13g22
11 AM41°Feels 33°0% Sky 71%16g26
12 PM44°Feels 36°0% Sky 64%17g28
1 PM48°Feels 41°0% Sky 48%18g30
2 PM51° 0% Sky 40%17g29
3 PM53° 0% Sky 30%16g26
4 PM56° 0% Sky 23%13g22
5 PM56° 0% Sky 11%9g17
6 PM53° 0% Sky 6%8g13
7 PM51° 0% Sky 9%7g12
8 PM49°Feels 46°0% Sky 16%7g12
9 PM48°Feels 45°0% Sky 38%6
10 PM47°Feels 44°0% Sky 45%6
11 PM46° 0% Sky 51%5
Wed 10/2812 AM45° 0% Sky 58%5
1 AM45° 0% Sky 54%5
2 AM44°Feels 41°0% Sky 63%5
3 AM43°Feels 40°0% Sky 65%5
4 AM43°Feels 40°0% Sky 69%5
5 AM43°Feels 40°0% Sky 74%5
6 AM43°Feels 40°0% Sky 72%5
7 AM40°Feels 36°11% Sky 73%6
8 AM40°Feels 37°11% Sky 100%5
9 AM42°Feels 39°11% Sky 80%5
10 AM46°Feels 43°11% Sky 60%6
11 AM49°Feels 46°11% Sky 55%7g13
12 PM53° 11% Sky 50%9g16
1 PM56° 0% Sky 45%10g18
2 PM58° 0% Sky 37%12g20
3 PM60° 0% Sky 30%12g21
4 PM60° 0% Sky 22%12g20
5 PM59° 0% Sky 18%9g16
6 PM56° 0% Sky 15%7g13
7 PM54° 0% Sky 11%5
8 PM51° 0% Sky 13%3
9 PM48° 0% Sky 15%3
10 PM45° 0% Sky 17%3
11 PM43° 0% Sky 17%3
Thu 10/2912 AM42° 0% Sky 18%2
1 AM41° 0% Sky 18%2
2 AM40° 0% Sky 22%2
3 AM39° 0% Sky 27%2
4 AM38° 0% Sky 31%2
5 AM36° 0% Sky 35%2
6 AM35° 0% Sky 40%2
7 AM35° 0% Sky 44%2
8 AM36°Feels 33°0% Sky 49%3
9 AM39°Feels 36°0% Sky 53%5
10 AM42°Feels 38°0% Sky 58%6g12
11 AM46°Feels 42°0% Sky 48%8g15
12 PM50°Feels 46°0% Sky 39%10g18
1 PM54° 0% Sky 29%13g22
2 PM58° 0% Sky 27%14g24
3 PM60° 0% Sky 26%14g24
4 PM61° 0% Sky 24%14g24
5 PM60° 0% Sky 25%13g23
6 PM58° 0% Sky 26%12g21
7 PM55° 3% Sky 27%10g20
8 PM53° 3% Sky 27%10g18
9 PM51° 3% Sky 27%10g17
10 PM49°Feels 45°3% Sky 27%10g16
11 PM48°Feels 44°3% Sky 27%9g14
Fri 10/3012 AM47°Feels 43°3% Sky 27%9
1 AM46°Feels 42°2% Sky 39%8
2 AM45°Feels 41°2% Sky 39%8
3 AM44°Feels 39°2% Sky 39%8
4 AM43°Feels 38°2% Sky 39%8
5 AM42°Feels 37°2% Sky 39%8
6 AM42°Feels 37°2% Sky 39%8
7 AM42°Feels 37°0% Sky 66%8
8 AM43°Feels 38°0% Sky 66%8g13
9 AM45°Feels 40°0% Sky 66%9g14
10 AM47°Feels 43°0% Sky 66%9g15
11 AM50°Feels 46°0% Sky 66%10g16
12 PM52° 0% Sky 66%10g18
1 PM55° 7% Sky 63%12g20
2 PM57° 7% Sky 63%12g21
3 PM59° 7% Sky 63%13g22
4 PM60° 7% Sky 63%13g22
5 PM60° 7% Sky 63%13g22
6 PM59° 7% Sky 63%13g22
7 PM57° 12% Sky 76%13g22
8 PM55° 12% Sky 76%13g22
9 PM53° 12% Sky 76%13g21
10 PM52° 12% Sky 76%13g20
11 PM51° 12% Sky 76%12g18
Sat 10/3112 AM51° 12% Sky 76%12g17
1 AM51° 26% Sky 71%10g16
2 AM50°Feels 46°26% Sky 71%10g16
3 AM49°Feels 45°26% Sky 71%10g15
4 AM48°Feels 43°26% Sky 71%10g15
5 AM48°Feels 43°26% Sky 71%10g15
6 AM48°Feels 44°26% Sky 71%9g14
7 AM48°Feels 44°25% Sky 81%9g14
8 AM49°Feels 45°25% Sky 81%9g14
9 AM50°Feels 46°25% Sky 81%9g14
10 AM52° 25% Sky 81%9g15
11 AM54° 25% Sky 81%9g16
12 PM56° 25% Sky 81%10g17
1 PM58° 17% Sky 56%10g18
2 PM60° 17% Sky 56%10g18
3 PM61° 17% Sky 56%10g18
4 PM62° 17% Sky 56%10g18
5 PM62° 17% Sky 56%10g17
6 PM61° 17% Sky 56%9g16
7 PM59° 27% Sky 63%9g15
8 PM57° 27% Sky 63%9g14
9 PM56° 27% Sky 63%8g13
10 PM54° 27% Sky 63%8
11 PM53° 27% Sky 63%8
Sun 11/112 AM53° 27% Sky 63%7
1 AM52° 23% Sky 61%7
1 AM51° 23% Sky 61%7
2 AM49°Feels 46°23% Sky 61%7
3 AM48°Feels 45°23% Sky 61%7
4 AM47°Feels 44°23% Sky 61%7
5 AM47°Feels 44°23% Sky 61%7
6 AM47°Feels 44°11% Sky 80%7
7 AM47°Feels 44°11% Sky 80%7
8 AM48°Feels 45°11% Sky 80%7g12
9 AM50°Feels 47°11% Sky 80%8g13
10 AM52° 11% Sky 80%9g15
11 AM55° 11% Sky 80%10g17
12 PM57° 16% Sky 69%12g20
1 PM59° 16% Sky 69%12g21
2 PM61° 16% Sky 69%12g20
3 PM62° 16% Sky 69%12g20
4 PM61° 16% Sky 69%12g18
5 PM60° 16% Sky 69%10g18
6 PM58° 20% Sky 76%10g17
7 PM56° 20% Sky 76%10g17
8 PM54° 20% Sky 76%12
9 PM53° 20% Sky 76%12
10 PM52° 20% Sky 76%12
11 PM52° 20% Sky 76%10g15
Mon 11/212 AM51° 46%0.04"Sky 74%10g15
1 AM50°Feels 46°46%0.04"Sky 74%12

Temperature °F · chance of precipitation · amount in inches (T = trace) · sky cover · wind and gusts (g) in mph

NWS hourly forecast updated 10/26/2026, 2:21 PM CDT

Rain and snow totals

Next 3 days, NWS forecast grid

Rain (liquid): 0.18 in
Snow: 0.00 in
Ice: 0.00 in

Radar and satellite

National radar

NEXRAD (last 50 min) and GOES

Latest

Nearby hazards

South Dakota hazards

Severe storm and flash flood outlooks, expected rain, river flooding and wildfires near this area

Severe storm outlook today:No thunderstorm risk area over this locationOutlook map
Excessive rainfall outlook (flash flood risk):Could not check the Weather Prediction Center outlook right now.
River gauges within 40 miles at or above flood stage: None reported
Active wildfires within 50 miles: Buffalo Fire

Drought

By county

Hughes County, week of 10/20/2026

32% of the county is abnormally dry. No drought.

Frequently asked questions

What is the weather in Pierre, SD right now?: The latest observation from Pierre, Pierre Regional Airport was 37°F and light rain, reported at 10/26/2026, 4:15 PM CDT.
What is the high temperature today in Pierre, SD?: The National Weather Service forecast for this afternoon calls for a high near 43°F. Rain.
Will it rain in Pierre, SD in the next 24 hours?: The hourly forecast shows a 99% chance of precipitation around 10/26/2026, 4:00 PM CDT.
What is the 10-day forecast for Pierre, SD?: The first 7 days come from the National Weather Service forecast. Days 8 to 10 (Nov 2 to Nov 4) come from the NOAA National Blend of Models, with highs of 56°F to 58°F and up to a 52% chance of precipitation. Model guidance this far out often changes.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Pierre, SD today?: Sunrise is about 8:11 AM CDT and sunset is about 6:39 PM CDT (calculated for the center of the area, within a few minutes).
What is the normal October weather in Pierre, SD?: At Pierre RGNL AP, the 1991 to 2020 normal high in October is 61°F and the normal low is 36°F.

Sun and moon

Local time, center of the area

Sunrise: 8:11 AM
Sunset: 6:39 PM
Daylight: 10 hr 28 min
Moon: Full Moon 99% lit

First light (civil dawn): 7:41 AM
Last light (civil dusk): 7:09 PM
Moonrise: 6:29 PM
Moonset: 8:55 AM

Normal October weather

Climate

Normal October high 61°, low 36°, precipitation 1.69 in for the month. 1991 to 2020 normals at Pierre RGNL AP, 2 mi away.

Other places nearby

Fort Pierre

Data sources

National Weather Service APINOAA
National Blend of Models (NBM) text guidanceNOAA National Weather Service
Convective Outlooks and Storm ReportsNOAA Storm Prediction Center
Excessive Rainfall Outlook and Quantitative Precipitation ForecastsNOAA Weather Prediction Center
National Water Prediction ServiceNOAA National Weather Service
WFIGS Current Wildland Fire IncidentsNational Interagency Fire Center
UV Index Forecast (Envirofacts)U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and NOAA
AirNowU.S. Environmental Protection Agency
NWS HeatRisk (experimental)NOAA National Weather Service
U.S. Drought MonitorNational Drought Mitigation Center, USDA and NOAA
BEACON 2.0 Beach Advisory and Closing On-line NotificationU.S. Environmental Protection Agency
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
Tides & Currents (CO-OPS API)NOAA Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services
NEXRAD radar tilesIowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University
GOES-East and GOES-West GeoColor imageryNOAA NESDIS Center for Satellite Applications and Research

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