Updated October 2026
Pipestone National Monument Weather by Month
Pipestone National Monument is warmest in July, when the nearest NOAA climate station averages a high of 82°F and a low of 61°F, and coldest in January, with an average high of 22°F and an average low of 5°F. June is the wettest month, with about 4.5 inches of precipitation. Snowfall is heaviest in February, at about 8.8 inches.
These figures are NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, the 30-year average for each calendar month, from the nearest long-record weather station, less than a tenth of a mile from the park's reference point. A single station cannot describe a whole park: temperatures elsewhere in Pipestone National Monument can differ from these, particularly with elevation.
Warmest month
Jul
82°F avg high
Coldest month
Jan
5°F avg low
Wettest month
Jun
4.5 in avg
Snowiest month
Feb
8.8 in avg
Longest days
Jun
15.3 h of daylight
Average weather at Pipestone by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Precipitation | Snowfall | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F | 5°F | 0.7 in | 6.0 in | 9.1 h |
| February | 27°F | 9°F | 0.7 in | 8.8 in | 10.2 h |
| March | 40°F | 21°F | 1.5 in | 5.7 in | 11.6 h |
| April | 55°F | 34°F | 3.0 in | 4.0 in | 13.2 h |
| May | 68°F | 47°F | 4.0 in | 0.1 in | 14.6 h |
| June | 78°F | 58°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in | 15.3 h |
| July | 82°F | 61°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in | 15.0 h |
| August | 80°F | 59°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in | 13.8 h |
| September | 73°F | 50°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in | 12.3 h |
| October | 59°F | 36°F | 2.4 in | 1.0 in | 10.7 h |
| November | 42°F | 23°F | 1.1 in | 5.5 in | 9.4 h |
| December | 28°F | 11°F | 0.9 in | 8.5 in | 8.7 h |
| Year total | 28.9 in | 39.6 in |
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals from station USC00216565, less than a tenth of a mile from the park's reference point. Daylight is the monthly average, computed from the park's latitude. Each month links to how crowded Pipestone is at that time of year.
Pipestone weather by season
Winter: December to February
Average highs bottom out at 22°F in January, between 28°F in December and 27°F in February, with average lows between 5°F and 11°F. The average high stays at or below freezing in all three months. Together the three months average 2.3 inches of precipitation, about 8% of the yearly total and less than in any other season. Snowfall averages about 23 inches for the season. Daylight is at its shortest, about 8.7 hours in December.
Spring: March to May
Average highs climb from 40°F in March to 68°F in May, with average lows between 21°F and 47°F. The average low is at or below freezing in March. Together the three months average 8.5 inches of precipitation, about 29% of the yearly total. Snowfall averages about 9.8 inches for the season. Daylight lengthens from about 11.6 hours in March to 14.6 in May.
Summer: June to August
Average highs peak at 82°F in July, between 78°F in June and 80°F in August, with average lows between 58°F and 61°F. Together the three months average 11.3 inches of precipitation, about 39% of the yearly total and more than in any other season. Daylight is at its longest, about 15.3 hours in June.
Fall: September to November
Average highs fall from 73°F in September to 42°F in November, with average lows between 23°F and 50°F. The average low is at or below freezing in November. Together the three months average 6.8 inches of precipitation, about 24% of the yearly total. Snowfall averages about 6.5 inches for the season, most of it in November. Daylight shortens from about 12.3 hours in September to 9.4 in November.
What the National Park Service says about the weather
Weather varies seasonally from warm and humid in the summer to cold and snowy in the winter. Visitors should be prepared for seasonal weather and for rapidly-changing conditions.
Weather description courtesy of the National Park Service — official park site.
Today's forecast for Pipestone
Averages describe a typical month, not this week. For current conditions and the seven-day outlook, the National Weather Service issues a forecast for the park's reference point at 44.01°N, 96.32°W. It covers that one spot, so other elevations in the park can differ from it, as they do from the averages above.
National Weather Service forecast for Pipestone National Monument →
Weather and crowds together
July is both the warmest month and the busiest, with about 2.5× the visitors of the park's average month. January is the quietest. To see those crowds set against the weather for all twelve months, read the best time to visit Pipestone National Monument. For hotels, cabins and rentals close to the park, see where to stay near Pipestone.
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Frequently Asked Questions
July is the warmest month at Pipestone National Monument, with an average high of 82°F and an average low of 61°F. That is the 1991–2020 average at the nearest long-record NOAA station, less than a tenth of a mile from the park's reference point. Temperatures inside the park can differ, particularly with elevation.
January is the coldest month at Pipestone National Monument, with an average low of 5°F and an average high of 22°F, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.
June is the wettest month, with about 4.5 inches of precipitation. January and February are the driest, at about 0.7 inches each. The station records about 28.9 inches of precipitation in an average year.
Yes. The nearest long-record NOAA station, less than a tenth of a mile from the park's reference point, averages about 40 inches of snow a year. February is the snowiest month, at about 8.8 inches. The station averages at least a tenth of an inch of snow in 8 of the 12 months.
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Sources: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (station USC00216565), daylight computed from latitude, weather description from the National Park Service, crowd levels from National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1979–2025). Updated 2026-10-11. Lodging results are provided by Stay22; WhenToVisitParks may earn a commission from bookings, at no extra cost to you.