Pine Ridge

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Pine Ridge essentials

Country: United States
Driest months: Oct-Dec
Pay in: Dollar ($)
Language: English

Pine Ridge at a Glance

Local Time
5:41 PM
GMT-4
Population
9,598

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.

Best Things to Do in Pine Ridge

When to Go

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 - April8°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 - October24°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 - November24°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
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Very Good 7° - 21° 14° 91 mm partly cloudy 79% 3.0 m/s 0.8 moderate 10.4h
February Very Good 8° - 22° 15° 85 mm partly cloudy 79% 3.3 m/s 1.2 high 11.1h
March Excellent 11° - 25° 18° 107 mm some cloud 75% 3.5 m/s 1.6 very high 11.9h
April Excellent 13° - 28° 21° 66 mm some cloud 71% 3.4 m/s 2.0 extreme 12.7h
May Excellent 17° - 31° 24° 89 mm some cloud 68% 3.2 m/s 2.2 extreme 13.4h
June Good 21° - 33° 27° 179 mm partly cloudy 77% 2.9 m/s 2.1 extreme 13.8h
July Good 22° - 33° 31° 187 mm partly cloudy 80% 2.5 m/s 2.1 extreme 13.6h
August Good 22° - 33° 31° 202 mm partly cloudy 82% 2.5 m/s 2.0 very high 13.0h
September Good 21° - 32° 26° 153 mm partly cloudy 83% 2.9 m/s 1.7 very high 12.2h
October Excellent 16° - 29° 23° 65 mm some cloud 80% 2.9 m/s 1.4 high 11.4h
November Excellent 12° - 25° 19° 60 mm some cloud 79% 2.9 m/s 0.9 moderate 10.6h
December Excellent 8° - 22° 15° 70 mm partly cloudy 80% 2.9 m/s 0.7 moderate 10.2h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Pine Ridge

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How to Get Around Pine Ridge

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Eat & Drink

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