Highmore i
Village · South Dakota

Highmore

Hyde County · United States

Local time
05:09 PM
Population
779
Elevation
575 m
Best time to go
Sep
Go score 92/100
Main airport
PIR
69 km
Time zone
UTC-5
America/Chicago
At a glance

The best months to visit are September.

July is the hottest month, with highs around 31°C (87°F).

January is the coldest month, with lows around -16°C (3°F).

The wettest month is June, with rain on about 10 days.

July is the sunniest month, with about 11.6 hours of sunshine a day.

in October, it is warmer than 22% of places in United States.

Weather

16-day forecast

Highmore weather forecast

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European AQI25Fair
PM2.50.7
PM100.7
NO₂0.4
O₃69
Pollen

Pollen forecasts are only available in Europe.

Climate

Best time to visit Highmore

Average conditions per month from long-term climate normals (1961–2020).

Best time to goSeptember
-20°-6°8°21°35° 050100 mm Jan · 10 mmFeb · 13 mmMar · 33 mmApr · 63 mmMay · 75 mmJun · 79 mmJul · 74 mmAug · 58 mmSep · 40 mmOct · 42 mmNov · 19 mmDec · 10 mm -4°0°6°15°22°27°31°30°25°17°5°-2° -16°-12°-7°0°6°12°15°14°8°1°-6°-13° JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Average high Average low Rainfall (mm) Best time to go

Month by month

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Average high-4°0°6°15°22°27°31°30°25°17°5°-2°
Average low-16°-12°-7°0°6°12°15°14°8°1°-6°-13°
Rainfall (mm)101333637579745840421910
Rain days33891010987553
Sunshine per day (h)5.66.27.28.29.610.911.610.58.66.954.7
Daylight (h)9.210.411.813.414.815.515.21412.410.99.58.8
Humidity (%)707170626265626363647072
Wind (km/h)181820212018161718181717
Go score313128548386667192692928

The go score (0–100) rewards daytime highs of 22–27 °C, mild nights, sunshine and few rainy days.

Tourist density

Highmore: tourist crowds by month

How busy it gets through the year — and the months with good weather and fewer visitors.

Tourist density
Low
Busiest months
May–June and September
Quietest months
November–March
Very quietQuietModerateBusyVery busy

Landmarks nearby

Mountains, castles, museums, beaches and heritage sites within 25 km.

Things to do in Highmore
Practical

Highmore: practical information

Plugs, money, emergency numbers, safety and typical prices — everything to know before you go.

Power plugs
AB
Voltage
120 V · 60 Hz
Driving
Drive on the right
Currency

US Dollar

USD · $

Languages
English
Calling code
+1
Emergency numbers
Safety & travel advice
No travel warningsUK travel advice · Aug 18, 2026
Read the full advice
Typical prices
  • Meal, casual restaurant$22.00
  • Cappuccino$5.00
  • Beer (0.5 l)$7.50
  • Bottled water (1.5 l)$2.20
  • Taxi, 5 km$16.00
  • Public transport ticket$2.90
  • Mid-range hotel, per night$165

Estimated from United States’s consumer price level — real prices vary by place and season. Prices are about 100% of US levels.

Upcoming public holidays
  • Nov 11Veterans Day
  • Nov 26Thanksgiving Day
  • Dec 25Christmas Day
  • Jan 1New Year's Day
  • Jan 18Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Earthquake history

No earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more within 100 km since 1975.

Map

How to get to Highmore

Nearest airports

Distances

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Hotels

Hotels in Highmore

Hotels and holiday rentals with live nightly prices.

Hotels in Highmore
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Wildlife around here

The most-recorded species within 25 km, with their seasonality.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Highmore?

Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Highmore is September.

What is the weather like in Highmore in October?

In October, Highmore averages a high of 17°C (62°F) and a low of 1°C (35°F), with 42 mm of rain on about 5 days.

What is the rainiest month in Highmore?

June, with rain on about 10 days.

What is the nearest airport to Highmore?

Pierre Regional Airport (PIR), about 69 km away.

What power plugs are used in United States?

Plug types A, B, 120 V.

What currency is used in United States?

US Dollar (USD).

What is the emergency number in United States?

911.

When is Highmore most crowded?

The busiest months are May–June and September.

When is Highmore least crowded?

The quietest months are November–March.

What time zone is Highmore in?

America/Chicago (UTC-5).

What is the population of Highmore?

About 779.