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Rapid City, United States Snapshot 2026
Where is Rapid City?
Rapid City, United States
- Continent
- Americas
- Country
- United States
- City
- Rapid City
- Population
- 73.6K
- Elevation
- 988 m
- Coordinates
- 44.08°, -103.23°
Rapid City is a city in United States with a population of approximately 73.6K. Average temperatures range from -8°C (17°F) in February to 30°C (87°F) in July. The best time to visit is June, July, August, September. The city sits at an elevation of 988 m above sea level.
Time in Rapid City right now
Open full time & time zone page 12:38 38
Monday, June 15, 2026
IANA time zone
America/Denver
Daylight saving
DST in effect
MST / MDT
Next DST change
November 1
backward -1h
Live weather in Rapid City
Daylight in Rapid City today
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Day length
15h 29m
Climate normals for Rapid City
Long-term monthly averages based on historical data.
January
Poor 
February
Poor March
Poor April
Poor May
Good June best
Excellent July best
Excellent August best
Excellent September best
Excellent October
Fair November
Poor December
Poor | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3°C / -7°C | -1°C / -12°C | 4days (12 mm) Good | 7.1h Good | 62% Muggy | 2.5 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| February | 4°C / -8°C | -1°C / -13°C | 6days (22 mm) Good | 8.3h Good | 58% Moderate | 3.5 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| March | 10°C / -3°C | 6°C / -7°C | 6days (34 mm) Good | 9.4h Good | 59% Moderate | 4.9 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| April | 14°C / 1°C | 11°C / -3°C | 9days (67 mm) Wet | 10.2h Excellent | 59% Moderate | 5.8 High | Poor | View Details |
| May | 20°C / 8°C | 18°C / 4°C | 15days (99 mm) Wet | 11h Excellent | 62% Muggy | 6.6 High | Good | View Details |
| June best | 27°C / 14°C | 27°C / 12°C | 12days (73 mm) Wet | 12.9h Excellent | 55% Moderate | 7.5 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| July best | 30°C / 18°C | 31°C / 17°C | 15days (81 mm) Wet | 13.2h Excellent | 55% Moderate | 7.6 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| August best | 29°C / 17°C | 29°C / 16°C | 12days (55 mm) Wet | 12.1h Excellent | 55% Moderate | 6.9 High | Excellent | View Details |
| September best | 26°C / 13°C | 24°C / 11°C | 6days (37 mm) Good | 10.3h Excellent | 53% Moderate | 5.8 High | Excellent | View Details |
| October | 17°C / 5°C | 13°C / 1°C | 6days (41 mm) Good | 8.6h Good | 55% Moderate | 4.1 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| November | 10°C / 0°C | 6°C / -5°C | 4days (15 mm) Good | 7.5h Good | 56% Moderate | 2.7 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| December | 4°C / -6°C | 0°C / -11°C | 5days (21 mm) Good | 6.6h Fair | 60% Moderate | 2.1 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
Monthly Temperatures
HighLow
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 3°C / -7°C . Feb: 4°C / -8°C . Mar: 10°C / -3°C . Apr: 14°C / 1°C . May: 20°C / 8°C . Jun: 27°C / 14°C . Jul: 30°C / 18°C . Aug: 29°C / 17°C . Sep: 26°C / 13°C . Oct: 17°C / 5°C . Nov: 10°C / 0°C . Dec: 4°C / -6°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 12 mm. Feb: 22 mm. Mar: 34 mm. Apr: 67 mm. May: 99 mm. Jun: 73 mm. Jul: 81 mm. Aug: 55 mm. Sep: 37 mm. Oct: 41 mm. Nov: 15 mm. Dec: 21 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 62%. Feb: 58%. Mar: 59%. Apr: 59%. May: 62%. Jun: 55%. Jul: 55%. Aug: 55%. Sep: 53%. Oct: 55%. Nov: 56%. Dec: 60%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 19 km/h . Feb: 20 km/h . Mar: 21 km/h . Apr: 23 km/h . May: 21 km/h . Jun: 20 km/h . Jul: 18 km/h . Aug: 18 km/h . Sep: 19 km/h . Oct: 20 km/h . Nov: 20 km/h . Dec: 21 km/h .
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 3. Feb: UV 4. Mar: UV 5. Apr: UV 6. May: UV 7. Jun: UV 8. Jul: UV 8. Aug: UV 7. Sep: UV 6. Oct: UV 4. Nov: UV 3. Dec: UV 2.
Frequently Asked Questions
Rapid City has a population of approximately 73.6K.
The best months to visit Rapid City are June, July, August, September, when temperatures are pleasant and rainfall is lower.
Rapid City receives approximately 557mm of rainfall annually across 100 rainy days.
Rapid City is located in United States, in the Americas region.
Rapid City sits at an elevation of 988 m (3,241 ft) above sea level.