Weather in Rapid City, SD
Updated 2026-09-26 06:45 local time · ZIP codes 57701, 57702, 57703
Cloudy
No government weather alerts were returned for this location at the latest update.
Next hours
58°11% rain
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Weather insights for today
Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 3%).
It feels like 54°F with winds near 5 mph.
70°F, 1% rain chance and 8 mph wind.
Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 23 mph.
Current temperature is 58°F, wind 5 mph, rain chance up to 3%.
UV index is 0.
Local weather characteristics in Rapid City
South Dakota has a continental climate with hot summers, cold winters, frequent wind and strong differences between the Black Hills and the open plains.
Rapid City is part of the Midwest weather region. The forecast point is near 44.08°N latitude and 103.23°W longitude. Local temperature, wind and precipitation can still differ from nearby places, especially where terrain, coastlines or urban development create small-scale weather changes.
Rapid City weather today
Cloudy and 58°F in Rapid City, SD. Today's high is 79°F with a 2% rain chance. Winds are around 5 mph with gusts near 12 mph. Relative humidity is 66%, pressure is 29.72 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.
Tonight and tomorrow in Rapid City
Sunrise is at 06:44 AM and sunset is at 06:43 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Overcast with a high near 79°F and a low near 56°F. The maximum rain chance is 45%.