Pierre & Lake Oahe

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Looking west at Chicago & Northwestern Railroad bridge over the Missouri River at Pierre, South Dakota.
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Today’s Forecast:

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95°F
Current Temperature
Clear
Station: KPIR
Observed at: 7:45 pm
Wind: 15 mph | Humidity: 34%
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Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 24 at 11:16AM CDT until July 26 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Aberdeen SD (Expires: July 26, 2026 9:00 pm)
Show Alert Details & Instructions
Description: * WHAT...Heat index values from 100 to 105 expected. * WHERE...Portions of central and north central South Dakota. * WHEN...From 1 PM CDT /noon MDT/ Saturday to 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ Sunday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Instructions: Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

Tonight:Mostly clear. Low around 70, with temperatures rising to around 73 overnight. Heat index values as high as 101. South wind 5 to 14 mph.
Saturday:Patchy smoke between 7am and 1pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 105. Heat index values as high as 107. South southwest wind 2 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night:A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. Heat index values as high as 105. South southeast wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Today’s Report:

⛵ Boating

Not Recommended
  6 /100

Not Recommended for boating. High near 105°F. Risk of rain later today (30%). Breezy winds (13 mph). Extreme heat (high near 105°F). Smoke or haze in forecast. Slight chance of thunderstorms. Temperatures outside comfort limits (105°F).

  • Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
  • Rain: Marginal weather factor
  • Wind: Marginal weather factor
  • Heat: Unfavorable weather factor
  • Smoke: Marginal weather factor
  • Thunderstorm: Marginal weather factor
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 13/100

⛺ Camping

Not Recommended
  5 /100

Not Recommended for camping. High near 105°F. Risk of rain later today (30%). Light wind (13 mph). Extreme heat (high near 105°F). Smoke or haze in forecast. Slight chance of thunderstorms. Temperatures outside comfort limits (105°F).

  • Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
  • Rain: Marginal weather factor
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Heat: Unfavorable weather factor
  • Smoke: Marginal weather factor
  • Thunderstorm: Marginal weather factor
  • Alert: Unfavorable weather factor
⚠️ Active weather alerts affect this activity!
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 5/100

🛶 Paddling

Not Recommended
  4 /100

Not Recommended for paddling. High near 105°F. Risk of rain later today (30%). Breezy winds (13 mph). Extreme heat (high near 105°F). Smoke or haze in forecast. Slight chance of thunderstorms. Temperatures outside comfort limits (105°F).

  • Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
  • Rain: Marginal weather factor
  • Wind: Marginal weather factor
  • Heat: Unfavorable weather factor
  • Smoke: Marginal weather factor
  • Thunderstorm: Marginal weather factor
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 13/100

🐟 Fishing

Not Recommended
  6 /100

Not Recommended for fishing. High near 105°F. Low rain risk (30%). Breezy winds (13 mph). Extreme heat (high near 105°F). Smoke or haze in forecast. Slight chance of thunderstorms. Temperatures outside comfort limits (105°F).

  • Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Marginal weather factor
  • Heat: Unfavorable weather factor
  • Smoke: Marginal weather factor
  • Thunderstorm: Marginal weather factor
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 12/100

About Pierre

Pierre & Lake Oahe is a Missouri River reservoir destination for boating, fishing, camping, shoreline parks, paddling windows, and capital-city stops.

Make the Most of a Pierre & Lake Oahe Day

Check wind and storm timing first, because open reservoir water can become rough even on sunny days. Keep shoreline parks and town stops ready if boating conditions are not friendly.

Weather Tips for Pierre & Lake Oahe

  • Lake Oahe wind, waves, lightning, hot sun, and cold-season ice or road conditions should guide water and campground plans.
  • Wind, waves, current, and lightning should guide water plans more than sunshine alone.
  • For campground days, check overnight lows, storm timing, wet ground, and how quickly shelter is available.
  • Have a shore-based backup ready when wind, waves, or storms make open water less comfortable.

Nearby Towns and Areas

This page can also be useful when planning outdoor time near:

  • Fort Pierre
  • Farm Island Recreation Area
  • Spring Creek Recreation Area
  • Missouri River
  • LaFramboise Island

Plan Around the Conditions

Use the forecast to choose the best version of Pierre & Lake Oahe rather than forcing one itinerary. Match wind, rain timing, temperature, storms, water conditions, trail surfaces, and road conditions to the activity that gives your group the most comfortable day.

7-Day Forecast for Pierre & Lake Oahe

☀
95°F
Current Temperature
Clear
Station: KPIR
Observed at: 7:45 pm
Wind: 15 mph | Humidity: 34%
Sat ⛈
105° 75°
18%
Sun ⛈
103° 72°
21%
Mon ⛅
101° 71°
4%
Tue ⛈
98° 70°
18%
Wed ⛈
97° 70°
23%
Thu ⛈
96° 68°
27%
Fri ⛈
94° --°
17%

7-Day High Temperature Trend

105° Sat 103° Sun 101° Mon 98° Tue 97° Wed 96° Thu 94° Fri

7-Day Low Temperature Trend

75° Sat 72° Sun 71° Mon 70° Tue 70° Wed 68° Thu 50° Fri

📊 7-Day Outdoor Outlook

Good Fair Poor 5 Sat 12 Sun 12 Mon 12 Tue 12 Wed 12 Thu 12 Fri
Forecast data from the National Weather Service  |  Last Updated: July 24, 2026 8:32 pm CDT