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Current Weather and Forecast in Rapid City, SD

South Dakota, United States 🇺🇸 · Local time 21:20
63°
Clear Feels like 55° · High 89° / Low 51°
Wind
7 mph
Humidity
27%
UV index
0 Low
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Rapid City hourly forecast: next 24 hours

Today's high of 89°F (32°C) is about 29°F (16°C) above the typical October high of 60°F (16°C).

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6 AM
6:56 AM
Sunrise
7 AM
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12 PM
1 PM
2 PM
3 PM
4 PM
5 PM
6 PM
6:25 PM
Sunset
7 PM
8 PM

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Current conditions in detail

Feels like
55°
Heat index / wind chill adjusted
Wind
7 mph
W · gusts 14 mph
Humidity
27%
Dew point 29°
Pressure
29.88 in
What pressure readings mean
Visibility
6 mi
Precipitation
0.0 in
1% chance today

Rapid City weather tomorrow (Tuesday, October 6)

Tomorrow in Rapid City looks sunny, with a high of 84° and an overnight low of 58°. Rain is unlikely (1% chance). Winds top out near 14 mph, and the UV index reaches 4 (moderate).

High / Low
84° / 58°
Precipitation
1%
Sunrise / sunset
06:56 AM / 06:25 PM

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Rapid City 14-day forecast

Today
Sunny
High 89° Low 51°
Chance of precipitation: 1%
Tue, Oct 6 Tuesday
Sunny
High 84° Low 58°
Chance of precipitation: 1%
Wed, Oct 7 Wednesday
Sunny
High 76° Low 52°
Chance of precipitation: 2%
Thu, Oct 8 Thursday
Sunny
High 72° Low 47°
Chance of precipitation: 4%
Fri, Oct 9 Friday
Sunny
High 84° Low 46°
Chance of precipitation: 2%
Sat, Oct 10 Saturday
Sunny
High 86° Low 58°
Chance of precipitation: 2%
Sun, Oct 11 Sunday
Overcast
High 57° Low 47°
Chance of precipitation: 14%
Mon, Oct 12 Monday
Overcast
High 52° Low 38°
Chance of precipitation: 16%
Tue, Oct 13 Tuesday
Patchy rain nearby
High 47° Low 37°
Chance of precipitation: 87%
Wed, Oct 14 Wednesday
Overcast
High 54° Low 41°
Chance of precipitation: 19%
Thu, Oct 15 Thursday
Sunny
High 59° Low 38°
Chance of precipitation: 9%
Fri, Oct 16 Friday
Sunny
High 56° Low 36°
Chance of precipitation: 2%
Sat, Oct 17 Saturday
Sunny
High 69° Low 31°
Chance of precipitation: 1%
Sun, Oct 18 Sunday
Sunny
High 75° Low 50°
Chance of precipitation: 3%

About the weather in Rapid City

Rapid City has a semi-arid climate. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°, and February the coldest, when nights fall to around 17°. May brings the most rain, on about 12 days, while July is the sunniest, with 13.5 hours of sunshine a day. Over a whole year it rains on roughly 81 days.

Rapid City climate guide: monthly averages, seasons and the best time to visit

Common questions

Is there snow in Rapid City?
Yes - about 22 days a year carry measurable snowfall, concentrated October through May.
When does it rain most in Rapid City?
May, at 3.4 inches (87 mm) over about 12 days. January is the driest month, at 12 mm (0.5 in).
How much sun does Rapid City get?
9.9 hours a day averaged over the year, peaking in July at 13.5 hours.
What is the hottest month in Rapid City?
July, averaging 86°F (30°C) by day and 63°F (17°C) overnight. The hottest single day in our 2015-2024 record for this location reached 105°F (41°C).
When is Rapid City at its coldest?
February, with highs of 37°F (3°C) and lows near 17°F (-8°C). The coldest day in the 2015-2024 record fell to -21°F (-30°C).
When should I visit Rapid City?
August to October and May to June is the sweet spot for Rapid City - temperatures sit either side of the peak heat rather than in it. Expect 73°F (23°C) in the afternoon and around 8 days of rain in a typical month of it. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in August.
How much do temperatures drop at night in Rapid City?
By about 11°C on an average day - a wider day-to-night gap than most of the 3496 cities we track. In July that means 86°F (30°C) down to 63°F (17°C).