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Watertown, SD vs Pierre, SD

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- Pierre has 21.7% less rainy days than Watertown.
- Pierre has 3.8% more Sunny Days than Watertown.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Pierre scores 4.5% better than Watertown
 Watertown, SDPierre, SDUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1838
 Snowfall38  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock74106
 Sunny209  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9086
 Avg. Jan. Low2  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.97
 UV Index3.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock14802443
Reviews for Watertown    5 Reviews

Let me start by saying that I've lived all over the US and spent 3 years in Watertown. On the positive side, Watertown has a lot to offer for a town of 22,000 people.   More

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Many lakes with in driving distances and many public hunting areas but if your looking for the night life its not here this is a small town  More

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Watertown in general has alot of old people, if your in Downtown and watch cars go by it seems as though every other car has a elderly person in it. But apart from all  More

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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 16 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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