Climate Rapid City - South Dakota
| JanJa | FebFe | MarMa | AprAp | MayMa | JunJu | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high in ºF Av. high Hi | 38 | 39 | 47 | 56 | 66 | 76 |
| Average low in ºF Av. low Lo | 13 | 14 | 22 | 31 | 42 | 51 |
| Av. precipitation in inch Av. precip. Pre. | 0.19 | 0.33 | 0.85 | 2.01 | 3.86 | 2.61 |
| Av. snowfall in inch Snowfall Sn | 3 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| JulJu | AugAu | SepSe | OctOc | NovNo | DecDe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high in ºF Av. high Hi | 85 | 84 | 73 | 60 | 47 | 38 |
| Average low in ºF Av. low Lo | 58 | 56 | 45 | 34 | 23 | 13 |
| Av. precipitation in inch Av. precip. Pre. | 2.57 | 2.14 | 1.47 | 1.49 | 0.51 | 0.32 |
| Av. snowfall in inch Snowfall Sn | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
What is the average weather in Rapid City, South Dakota?
Rapid City experiences a humid continental climate, marked by very large seasonal temperature contrasts. Summers are warm and bring the most precipitation, while winters are cold and dry, with regular snowfall. Overall, the area receives low annual precipitation, with moisture spread relatively evenly throughout the year, often as snow in the colder months.
Rapid City Climate Graph - South Dakota Climate Chart
Daily normals Rapid City - South Dakota - January
Day | High ºF | Low ºF | Prec/mo inch | Prec/yr inch | Snow/mo inch | Snow/yr inch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | 37.6 | 12.6 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.12 | 0.30 |
| 2 Jan | 37.6 | 12.6 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.20 | 0.50 |
| 3 Jan | 37.7 | 12.7 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.31 | 0.80 |
| 4 Jan | 37.8 | 12.7 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.39 | 1.00 |
| 5 Jan | 37.8 | 12.8 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.51 | 1.30 |
| 6 Jan | 37.9 | 12.8 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.59 | 1.50 |
| 7 Jan | 38.0 | 12.9 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.59 | 1.50 |
| 8 Jan | 38.0 | 12.9 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.71 | 1.80 |
| 9 Jan | 38.0 | 12.9 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.79 | 2.00 |
| 10 Jan | 38.1 | 13.0 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.91 | 2.30 |
| 11 Jan | 38.1 | 13.0 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.98 | 2.50 |
| 12 Jan | 38.1 | 13.0 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.98 | 2.50 |
| 13 Jan | 38.1 | 13.1 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 1.10 | 2.80 |
| 14 Jan | 38.1 | 13.1 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 1.18 | 3.00 |
| 15 Jan | 38.1 | 13.1 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 1.30 | 3.30 |
| 16 Jan | 38.1 | 13.1 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 1.42 | 3.60 |
| 17 Jan | 38.1 | 13.1 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 1.50 | 3.80 |
| 18 Jan | 38.1 | 13.1 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 1.61 | 4.10 |
| 19 Jan | 38.0 | 13.1 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 1.69 | 4.30 |
| 20 Jan | 38.0 | 13.1 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 1.81 | 4.60 |
| 21 Jan | 38.0 | 13.1 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 1.89 | 4.80 |
| 22 Jan | 37.9 | 13.1 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 2.01 | 5.10 |
| 23 Jan | 37.9 | 13.1 | 0.16 | 0.16 | 2.09 | 5.30 |
| 24 Jan | 37.8 | 13.1 | 0.16 | 0.16 | 2.20 | 5.60 |
| 25 Jan | 37.8 | 13.1 | 0.16 | 0.16 | 2.28 | 5.80 |
| 26 Jan | 37.8 | 13.1 | 0.16 | 0.16 | 2.40 | 6.10 |
| 27 Jan | 37.7 | 13.1 | 0.16 | 0.16 | 2.52 | 6.40 |
| 28 Jan | 37.7 | 13.1 | 0.16 | 0.16 | 2.60 | 6.60 |
| 29 Jan | 37.7 | 13.1 | 0.20 | 0.20 | 2.72 | 6.90 |
| 30 Jan | 37.7 | 13.1 | 0.20 | 0.20 | 2.80 | 7.10 |
| 31 Jan | 37.6 | 13.1 | 0.20 | 0.20 | 2.91 | 7.40 |
Weather history Rapid City - June 2026
| Day | High ºF | Low ºF | Precip. inch | Snow inch | Snow d. inch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Jun | 80.1 | 44.1 | 1.38 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 02 Jun | 70.0 | 45.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 03 Jun | 73.0 | 52.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 04 Jun | 70.0 | 53.1 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 05 Jun | 72.0 | 53.1 | 0.07 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 06 Jun | - | 55.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 07 Jun | - | 53.1 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 08 Jun | 98.1 | 48.9 | 0.13 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 09 Jun | 73.0 | 50.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 10 Jun | 91.9 | 55.9 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 11 Jun | - | - | - | - | - |
| 12 Jun | - | - | - | - | - |
| 13 Jun | 66.0 | 46.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 14 Jun | 70.0 | 46.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 15 Jun | 79.0 | 46.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 16 Jun | - | - | - | - | - |
| 17 Jun | - | - | - | - | - |
| 18 Jun | 75.0 | 45.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 19 Jun | 75.0 | 45.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
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Past weather Rapid City
| Jun 26 | Normal | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Average high temperature Av. high temp. | 76.4 ºF | 38 ºF | |
| Average low temperature Av. low temp. | 49.2 ºF | 13 ºF | |
| Total precipitation Total precip. | 1.58 inch | 0.19 inch | |
| Total snowfall Total snowfall | 0.00 inch | 3 inch | |
| Highest max temperature Highest max temp. | 98.1 ºF | - | |
| Lowest max temperature Lowest max temp. | 66.0 ºF | - | |
| Highest min temperature Highest min temp. | 55.9 ºF | - | |
| Lowest min temperature Lowest min temp. | 44.1 ºF | - | |
Past weather June 2026 incomplete - Missing data
Geo Rapid City - South Dakota
| Country | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| State | South Dakota | |
| County | Pennington | |
| City | Rapid City | |
| Zip Code | 57703 | |
| Longitude | -103.06 dec. degr. | |
| Latitude | 44.05 dec. degr. | |
| Altitude - Elevation | 3166ft | |
| ICAO | - | |
| IATA | - |
Date and Time Rapid City - South Dakota
| Local Time | 09:50 AM | |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise | 05:07 AM | |
| Sunset | 08:40 PM | |
| Day/Night | Day | |
| Timezone | Mountain Daylight Time | |
| Timezone DB | America - Denver |
Map of Rapid City - South Dakota
USGS National Map — Open interactive map
Rapid City weather averages
| Annual high temperature | 59ºF |
| Annual low temperature | 34ºF |
| Average annual precip. | 18.35 inch |
| Av. annual snowfall | 26 inch |
Station Data
Monthly averages Rapid City
Longitude: -103.057, Latitude: 44.0453
Average weather Rapid City, SD - 57703
Monthly: 1991-2020 normals
History: 2007-2026
Abbreviations
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