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Rapid City, SD vs Pierre, SD

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Highlights
- Pierre has 1.1% more rainy days than Rapid City.
- Pierre has 4.0% less Sunny Days than Rapid City.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Pierre scores 1.4% worse than Rapid City

Climate
 Rapid City, SDPierre, SDUnited States
 Rainfall181838
 Snowfall383528
 Precipitation8574106
 Sunny226217205
 Avg. July High859086
 Avg. Jan. Low14922
 Comfort Index (higher=better)76.97
 UV Index4.63.54.3
 Elevation324114802443

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Reviews for Rapid City    31 Reviews

I have lived in this city for the last three and half years and I can't stand it!! Let me spell it out for you, but to be fair, let me give you the Pros first:  More

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Unless you made your pension out of state or already bought a home you can't afford to liver there. Rapid City is gray in winter.  More

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Over 3 years ago

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Reviews for Pierre    4 Reviews

Since coming here, I have gone through cabin fever several times. The State of South Dakota capitol is located here and has stressed it's need to lure professionals to  More

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I love Pierre. It is simply gorgeous in all seasons. In summer I can take quiet, late night walks in the cooler hours without fear. There are quite a few small  More

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Over 15 years ago

Pierre is safe and great for kids, but has no restaurants or activities to do. The town is operated by a few wealthy families that keep large good paying comapanies out.  More

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ZIPS IN RAPID CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA
57701 57702
ZIPS IN PIERRE, SOUTH DAKOTA
57501

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