Climate Rapid City-Ellsworth AFB - South Dakota
| JanJa | FebFe | MarMa | AprAp | MayMa | JunJu | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high in ºF Av. high Hi | 37 | 40 | 48 | 58 | 68 | 78 |
| Average low in ºF Av. low Lo | 13 | 15 | 23 | 32 | 42 | 51 |
| Av. precipitation in inch Av. precip. Pre. | 0.30 | 0.44 | 0.93 | 1.80 | 3.22 | 2.53 |
| Av. snowfall in inch Snowfall Sn | 4 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| JulJu | AugAu | SepSe | OctOc | NovNo | DecDe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high in ºF Av. high Hi | 87 | 86 | 76 | 61 | 47 | 37 |
| Average low in ºF Av. low Lo | 58 | 57 | 46 | 34 | 22 | 13 |
| Av. precipitation in inch Av. precip. Pre. | 1.85 | 1.56 | 1.29 | 1.42 | 0.53 | 0.42 |
| Av. snowfall in inch Snowfall Sn | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 5 |
What is the average weather in Rapid City-Ellsworth AFB, South Dakota?
Rapid City-Ellsworth AFB experiences a cold semi-arid climate, marked by very large seasonal temperature contrasts. Winters are cold and bring significant snowfall, while summers are warm. The area is generally dry, with precipitation being low overall, though spring is notably wetter than other seasons.
Rapid City-Ellsworth AFB Climate Graph - South Dakota Climate Chart
Daily normals Rapid City-Ellsworth AFB - South Dakota - January
Day | High ºF | Low ºF | Prec/mo inch | Prec/yr inch | Snow/mo inch | Snow/yr inch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | 35.6 | 12.6 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.20 | 0.20 |
| 2 Jan | 35.7 | 12.6 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.40 | 0.40 |
| 3 Jan | 35.7 | 12.6 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.50 | 0.50 |
| 4 Jan | 35.7 | 12.6 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.70 | 0.70 |
| 5 Jan | 35.8 | 12.7 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.90 | 0.90 |
| 6 Jan | 35.8 | 12.7 | 0.07 | 0.07 | 1.10 | 1.10 |
| 7 Jan | 35.8 | 12.7 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 1.30 | 1.30 |
| 8 Jan | 35.9 | 12.7 | 0.09 | 0.09 | 1.50 | 1.50 |
| 9 Jan | 35.9 | 12.7 | 0.10 | 0.10 | 1.60 | 1.60 |
| 10 Jan | 35.9 | 12.7 | 0.11 | 0.11 | 1.80 | 1.80 |
| 11 Jan | 36.0 | 12.7 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 1.90 | 1.90 |
| 12 Jan | 36.0 | 12.8 | 0.13 | 0.13 | 2.10 | 2.10 |
| 13 Jan | 36.0 | 12.8 | 0.14 | 0.14 | 2.30 | 2.30 |
| 14 Jan | 36.1 | 12.8 | 0.15 | 0.15 | 2.40 | 2.40 |
| 15 Jan | 36.1 | 12.8 | 0.15 | 0.15 | 2.60 | 2.60 |
| 16 Jan | 36.1 | 12.8 | 0.16 | 0.16 | 2.70 | 2.70 |
| 17 Jan | 36.1 | 12.8 | 0.17 | 0.17 | 2.90 | 2.90 |
| 18 Jan | 36.1 | 12.8 | 0.18 | 0.18 | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| 19 Jan | 36.1 | 12.8 | 0.19 | 0.19 | 3.20 | 3.20 |
| 20 Jan | 36.1 | 12.7 | 0.20 | 0.20 | 3.40 | 3.40 |
| 21 Jan | 36.1 | 12.7 | 0.21 | 0.21 | 3.50 | 3.50 |
| 22 Jan | 36.1 | 12.7 | 0.22 | 0.22 | 3.70 | 3.70 |
| 23 Jan | 36.1 | 12.7 | 0.23 | 0.23 | 3.90 | 3.90 |
| 24 Jan | 36.1 | 12.7 | 0.24 | 0.24 | 4.00 | 4.00 |
| 25 Jan | 36.1 | 12.7 | 0.25 | 0.25 | 4.20 | 4.20 |
| 26 Jan | 36.1 | 12.7 | 0.26 | 0.26 | 4.40 | 4.40 |
| 27 Jan | 36.1 | 12.6 | 0.27 | 0.27 | 4.60 | 4.60 |
| 28 Jan | 36.1 | 12.6 | 0.28 | 0.28 | 4.80 | 4.80 |
| 29 Jan | 36.1 | 12.6 | 0.29 | 0.29 | 4.90 | 4.90 |
| 30 Jan | 36.1 | 12.6 | 0.30 | 0.30 | 5.10 | 5.10 |
| 31 Jan | 36.1 | 12.6 | 0.31 | 0.31 | 5.30 | 5.30 |
Weather history Rapid City-Ellsworth AFB - September 2026
| Day | High ºF | Low ºF | Precip. inch | Snow inch | Snow d. inch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Sep | 79.0 | 57.0 | 0.02 | - | - |
| 02 Sep | 96.1 | 54.0 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 03 Sep | 93.0 | 59.0 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 04 Sep | 97.0 | 55.0 | 0.03 | - | - |
| 05 Sep | 91.9 | 57.9 | 0.08 | - | - |
| 06 Sep | 93.9 | 62.1 | T | - | - |
| 07 Sep | 93.9 | 64.9 | 0.06 | - | - |
| 08 Sep | 84.0 | 51.1 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 09 Sep | 82.0 | 50.0 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 10 Sep | 91.9 | 52.0 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 11 Sep | 82.9 | 50.0 | T | - | - |
| 12 Sep | 72.0 | 50.0 | 0.00 | - | - |
| 13 Sep | - | - | - | - | - |
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Past weather Rapid City-Ellsworth AFB
| Sep 26 | Normal | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Average high temperature Av. high temp. | 88.1 ºF | 37 ºF | |
| Average low temperature Av. low temp. | 55.3 ºF | 13 ºF | |
| Total precipitation Total precip. | 0.19 inch | 0.30 inch | |
| Total snowfall Total snowfall | - inch | 4 inch | |
| Highest max temperature Highest max temp. | 97.0 ºF | - | |
| Lowest max temperature Lowest max temp. | 72.0 ºF | - | |
| Highest min temperature Highest min temp. | 64.9 ºF | - | |
| Lowest min temperature Lowest min temp. | 50.0 ºF | - | |
Past weather September 2026 incomplete - Missing data
Geo Rapid City-Ellsworth AFB - South Dakota
| Country | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| State | South Dakota | |
| County | Meade | |
| City | Rapid City-Ellsworth AFB | |
| Zip Code | 57769 | |
| Longitude | -103.1 dec. degr. | |
| Latitude | 44.15 dec. degr. | |
| Altitude - Elevation | 3222ft | |
| ICAO | - | |
| IATA | - |
Date and Time Rapid City-Ellsworth AFB - South Dakota
| Local Time | 07:23 PM | |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:30 AM | |
| Sunset | 07:04 PM | |
| Day/Night | Night | |
| Timezone | Mountain Daylight Time | |
| Timezone DB | America - Denver |
Map of Rapid City-Ellsworth AFB - South Dakota
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Rapid City-Ellsworth AFB weather averages
| Annual high temperature | 60ºF |
| Annual low temperature | 34ºF |
| Average annual precip. | 16.29 inch |
| Av. annual snowfall | 41 inch |
Station Data
Monthly averages Rapid City-Ellsworth AFB
Longitude: -103.1, Latitude: 44.15
Average weather Rapid City-Ellsworth AFB, SD - 57769
Monthly: 1991-2020 normals
History: 2007-2026
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