Pine Ridge City

Oglala Lakota community on Pine Ridge Reservation

Costs
Low: $60-120/day
Very low local prices but limited tourist services increase some costs.
Safety
Higher risk; exercise caution
Elevated poverty and social issues; exercise caution and respect local norms.
Best Time
May-September (milder weather)
Warm months are best for visiting cultural events and open roads.
Pine Ridge lies within the Oglala Lakota Nation and is near the 1890 Wounded Knee site, a pivotal and tragic historical location.
Local Time
11:37 PM
GMT-4
Weather
Clear 79°F
Clear
Population
9,598

Best Time to Visit Pine Ridge#

Visit Pine Ridge in the cooler, drier months (November-April) when humidity and bugs are lower and outdoor activities are easier. Summers are hot, humid, and stormy with a clear hurricane season risk mid-year.

Dry Season

November - April

8°C to 20°C (46°F to 68°F)

Mild, pleasant days with low humidity and fewer bugs - perfect for kayaking, trails, and coastal outings; this is my recommended window for outdoor activities.

Wet Season

May - October

24°C to 33°C (75°F to 91°F)

Hot, humid afternoons with frequent thunderstorms; mosquitoes surge and open-air plans often need flexibility, but mornings can still be calm for outdoor adventures.

Hurricane Season

June - November

24°C to 33°C (75°F to 91°F)

June-November raises the chance of tropical storms; travel plans should be flexible, and it’s wise to buy insurance and monitor local watches during peak months.

Climate

Pine Ridge's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 7°C to 33°C. Abundant rainfall (1354 mm/year), wettest in August.

Air Quality: AQI 30 Good
Best Time to Visit
OctoberAprilMay
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
37°
Warmest Month
-5°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 21°C and lows of 7°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
21°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

91 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
10.4h daylight

February

February is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

78 Very Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
22°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

85 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
11.1h daylight

March

March is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (107 mm).

80 Excellent

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
11° 25°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

107 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.6
UV Index
Very High
11.9h daylight

April

April is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm).

84 Excellent

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
13° 28°
71%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

66 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
12.7h daylight

May

May is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 17°C. Regular rainfall (89 mm).

84 Excellent

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
17° 31°
68%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

89 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
13.4h daylight

June

June is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Significant rainfall (179 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

63 Good

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
21° 33°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

179 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
13.8h daylight

July

July is the hottest month, feeling like 31°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (187 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

63 Good

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
22° 33°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

187 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
13.6h daylight

August

August is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (202 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

61 Good

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
22° 33°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

202 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Very High
13.0h daylight

September

September is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Significant rainfall (153 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

67 Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
21° 32°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

153 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
12.2h daylight

October

October is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm).

85 Excellent

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
16° 29°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

65 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.4
UV Index
High
11.4h daylight

November

November is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm).

83 Excellent

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
12° 25°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

60 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
10.6h daylight

December

December is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

81 Excellent

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
22°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

70 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
10.2h daylight

How to Get to Pine Ridge#

By Air
By Train & Bus

How to Get Around Pine Ridge#

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Where to Eat in Pine Ridge#

Breakdown of cuisine types found across Pine Ridge’s restaurants and food venues, based on OpenStreetMap data.

Burger
Donut
Mexican
Coffee Shop

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