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Weather in Rapid City, Meade County, South Dakota
Current Conditions (Monday, February 3, 2025 at 21:30 America/Denver time)
Temperature: 1°F (-17°C) |
Forecast Overview
Tue Feb 4 21°F 7°F -6°C -14°C Overcast skies.
detailsWed Feb 5 37°F 9°F 3°C -13°C Times of sun and clouds.
detailsThu Feb 6 36°F 14°F 2°C -10°C More clouds than sun.
detailsFri Feb 7 27°F 18°F -3°C -8°C Chance of snow all night and day.
detailsSat Feb 8 25°F 3°F -4°C -16°C Chance of snow at various times.
detailsSun Feb 9 21°F -0°F -6°C -18°C Chance of light snow in the afternoon and in the evening.
detailsMon Feb 10 9°F -2°F -13°C -19°C Chance of light snow all night and day.
detailsTue Feb 11 1°F -6°F -17°C -21°C Chance of light snow almost all day.
detailsWed Feb 12 1°F -9°F -17°C -23°C Chance of light snow most of the day.
detailsThu Feb 13 5°F -26°F -15°C -32°C More clouds than sun.
detailsFri Feb 14 9°F -24°F -13°C -31°C Chance of light snow after 5 pm.
detailsSat Feb 15 16°F -11°F -9°C -24°C Times of sun and clouds.
detailsSun Feb 16 25°F -9°F -4°C -23°C Mostly cloudy skies.
detailsMon Feb 17 18°F 10°F -8°C -12°C Chance of snow almost all day.
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Detailed Forecast
Tuesday, February 4 | sunrise: 07:08 sunset: 17:05 |
Low around 7°F (-14°C), high around 22°F (-6°C). Overcast skies. Wind: 18 mph (28 km/h). |
Time | Skies | Conditions | Temp | Wind | Humidity | Soil Moisture |
23:00 02:00 | Overcast. | 8°F (-13°C) | 13 mph (22 km/h) | 84% | 0.316% | |
02:00 05:00 | Overcast. | 8°F (-13°C) | 15 mph (24 km/h) | 85% | 0.316% | |
05:00 08:00 | Overcast. | 8°F (-13°C) | 15 mph (24 km/h) | 83% | 0.316% | |
08:00 11:00 | Overcast. | 15°F (-9°C) | 18 mph (28 km/h) | 67% | 0.316% | |
11:00 14:00 | Overcast. | 22°F (-6°C) | 16 mph (26 km/h) | 62% | 0.316% | |
14:00 17:00 | Overcast. | 14°F (-10°C) | 12 mph (19 km/h) | 73% | 0.316% | |
17:00 20:00 | Overcast. | 12°F (-11°C) | 4 mph (6 km/h) | 83% | 0.316% | |
20:00 23:00 | Mostly cloudy. | 10°F (-12°C) | 6 mph (9 km/h) | 86% | 0.316% |
Wednesday, February 5 | sunrise: 07:07 sunset: 17:06 |
Low around 9°F (-13°C), high around 37°F (3°C). Times of sun and clouds. Wind: 22 mph (36 km/h). |
Time | Skies | Conditions | Temp | Wind | Humidity | Soil Moisture |
23:00 02:00 | Clear. | 9°F (-13°C) | 5 mph (8 km/h) | 88% | 0.316% | |
02:00 05:00 | Overcast. | 11°F (-12°C) | 7 mph (11 km/h) | 85% | 0.316% | |
05:00 08:00 | A few passing clouds. | 16°F (-9°C) | 8 mph (13 km/h) | 86% | 0.316% | |
08:00 11:00 | Sunny. | 31°F (-0°C) | 12 mph (20 km/h) | 77% | 0.317% | |
11:00 14:00 | Overcast. | 35°F (1°C) | 8 mph (13 km/h) | 80% | 0.325% | |
14:00 17:00 | Sunny. | 27°F (-3°C) | 16 mph (26 km/h) | 86% | 0.327% | |
17:00 20:00 | Clear. | 18°F (-8°C) | 22 mph (36 km/h) | 82% | 0.327% | |
20:00 23:00 | Clear. | 16°F (-9°C) | 22 mph (35 km/h) | 77% | 0.326% |
Thursday, February 6 | sunrise: 07:05 sunset: 17:07 |
Low around 13°F (-10°C), high around 36°F (2°C). More clouds than sun. Wind: 20 mph (31 km/h). |
Time | Skies | Conditions | Temp | Wind | Humidity | Soil Moisture |
23:00 02:00 | Clear. | 15°F (-9°C) | 7 mph (12 km/h) | 78% | 0.326% | |
02:00 05:00 | Clear. | 15°F (-10°C) | 7 mph (11 km/h) | 86% | 0.326% | |
05:00 08:00 | Sunny. | 25°F (-4°C) | 10 mph (15 km/h) | 55% | 0.326% | |
08:00 11:00 | Sunny. | 34°F (1°C) | 12 mph (19 km/h) | 49% | 0.328% | |
11:00 14:00 | Sunny. | 29°F (-1°C) | 20 mph (31 km/h) | 55% | 0.331% | |
14:00 17:00 | Overcast. | 20°F (-6°C) | 15 mph (24 km/h) | 67% | 0.331% | |
17:00 20:00 | Overcast. | 17°F (-8°C) | 9 mph (14 km/h) | 71% | 0.331% | |
20:00 23:00 | Overcast. | 17°F (-8°C) | 2 mph (3 km/h) | 70% | 0.331% |
Friday, February 7 | sunrise: 07:04 sunset: 17:09 |
Low around 17°F (-8°C), high around 26°F (-3°C). Chance of snow all night and day. Estimated precipitation: 0.49 in (12.5625 mm). Overcast skies. Wind: 12 mph (19 km/h). |
Time | Skies | Conditions | Temp | Wind | Humidity | Soil Moisture |
23:00 02:00 | Chance of light snow. Precipitation: 0.01 in (0.375 mm). | 18°F (-8°C) | 7 mph (11 km/h) | 88% | 0.331% | |
02:00 05:00 | Chance of snow. Precipitation: 0.08 in (2 mm). | 18°F (-8°C) | 6 mph (9 km/h) | 95% | 0.331% | |
05:00 08:00 | Chance of snow. Precipitation: 0.08 in (2 mm). | 20°F (-7°C) | 6 mph (10 km/h) | 95% | 0.331% | |
08:00 11:00 | Chance of light snow. Precipitation: 0.03 in (0.6875 mm). | 23°F (-5°C) | 9 mph (14 km/h) | 89% | 0.331% | |
11:00 14:00 | Chance of light snow. Precipitation: 0.01 in (0.25 mm). | 26°F (-4°C) | 10 mph (17 km/h) | 88% | 0.331% | |
14:00 17:00 | Chance of snow. Precipitation: 0.08 in (1.9375 mm). | 22°F (-6°C) | 12 mph (19 km/h) | 96% | 0.331% | |
17:00 20:00 | Chance of snow. Precipitation: 0.12 in (3.0625 mm). | 20°F (-7°C) | 8 mph (12 km/h) | 96% | 0.331% | |
20:00 23:00 | Chance of snow. Precipitation: 0.09 in (2.25 mm). | 19°F (-7°C) | 5 mph (8 km/h) | 96% | 0.331% |
Saturday, February 8 | sunrise: 07:03 sunset: 17:10 |
Low around 4°F (-16°C), high around 24°F (-4°C). Chance of snow early in the morning (until 8 am) and late in the afternoon (between 2 pm and 5 pm). Estimated precipitation: 0.15 in (3.75 mm). Overcast skies. Wind: 6 mph (9 km/h). |
Time | Skies | Conditions | Temp | Wind | Humidity | Soil Moisture |
23:00 02:00 | Chance of snow. Precipitation: 0.08 in (2 mm). | 18°F (-8°C) | 2 mph (3 km/h) | 97% | 0.331% | |
02:00 05:00 | Chance of snow. Precipitation: 0.04 in (1.0625 mm). | 18°F (-8°C) | 2 mph (4 km/h) | 97% | 0.331% | |
05:00 08:00 | Chance of light snow. Precipitation: 0.02 in (0.5 mm). | 18°F (-8°C) | 5 mph (8 km/h) | 96% | 0.331% | |
08:00 11:00 | Overcast. Precipitation: 0 in (0.0625 mm). | 21°F (-6°C) | 6 mph (9 km/h) | 88% | 0.331% | |
11:00 14:00 | Overcast. | 24°F (-5°C) | 2 mph (3 km/h) | 81% | 0.331% | |
14:00 17:00 | Chance of light snow. Precipitation: 0 in (0.0625 mm). | 19°F (-7°C) | 2 mph (3 km/h) | 96% | 0.331% | |
17:00 20:00 | Overcast. Precipitation: 0 in (0.0625 mm). | 12°F (-11°C) | 5 mph (9 km/h) | 96% | 0.331% | |
20:00 23:00 | Partly cloudy. | 4°F (-16°C) | 5 mph (8 km/h) | 98% | 0.331% |
Sunday, February 9 | sunrise: 07:01 sunset: 17:12 |
Low around -1°F (-18°C), high around 22°F (-6°C). Chance of light snow late in the afternoon and in the evening (between 2 pm and 8 pm). Estimated precipitation: 0.04 in (1.0625 mm). Overcast skies. Wind: 9 mph (15 km/h). |
Time | Skies | Conditions | Temp | Wind | Humidity | Soil Moisture |
23:00 02:00 | Partly cloudy. | 1°F (-17°C) | 4 mph (6 km/h) | 97% | 0.331% | |
02:00 05:00 | Overcast. | -1°F (-18°C) | 3 mph (5 km/h) | 95% | 0.331% | |
05:00 08:00 | Overcast. | 6°F (-14°C) | 1 mph (2 km/h) | 93% | 0.331% | |
08:00 11:00 | Overcast. | 18°F (-8°C) | 4 mph (6 km/h) | 90% | 0.331% | |
11:00 14:00 | Overcast. | 22°F (-6°C) | 8 mph (13 km/h) | 88% | 0.331% | |
14:00 17:00 | Chance of light snow. Precipitation: 0.03 in (0.8125 mm). | 20°F (-7°C) | 9 mph (15 km/h) | 96% | 0.331% | |
17:00 20:00 | Chance of light snow. Precipitation: 0.01 in (0.1875 mm). | 15°F (-10°C) | 6 mph (10 km/h) | 97% | 0.331% | |
20:00 23:00 | Mostly cloudy. Precipitation: 0 in (0.0625 mm). | 5°F (-15°C) | 3 mph (5 km/h) | 99% | 0.331% |
Monday, February 10 | sunrise: 07:00 sunset: 17:13 |
Low around -3°F (-19°C), high around 9°F (-13°C). Chance of light snow all night and day. Estimated precipitation: 0.09 in (2.375 mm). Overcast skies. Wind: 12 mph (19 km/h). |
Time | Skies | Conditions | Temp | Wind | Humidity | Soil Moisture |
23:00 02:00 | Chance of light snow. Precipitation: 0 in (0.0625 mm). | 2°F (-17°C) | 3 mph (5 km/h) | 98% | 0.331% | |
02:00 05:00 | Chance of light snow. Precipitation: 0.01 in (0.1875 mm). | -2°F (-19°C) | 1 mph (2 km/h) | 99% | 0.331% | |
05:00 08:00 | Chance of light snow. Precipitation: 0.01 in (0.1875 mm). | -0°F (-18°C) | 5 mph (8 km/h) | 98% | 0.331% | |
08:00 11:00 | Chance of light snow. Precipitation: 0.01 in (0.1875 mm). | 7°F (-14°C) | 10 mph (16 km/h) | 89% | 0.331% | |
11:00 14:00 | Chance of light snow. Precipitation: 0.01 in (0.1875 mm). | 9°F (-13°C) | 12 mph (19 km/h) | 88% | 0.331% | |
14:00 17:00 | Chance of light snow. Precipitation: 0.01 in (0.375 mm). | 6°F (-15°C) | 10 mph (16 km/h) | 96% | 0.331% | |
17:00 20:00 | Chance of light snow. Precipitation: 0.02 in (0.5 mm). | 3°F (-16°C) | 8 mph (12 km/h) | 97% | 0.331% | |
20:00 23:00 | Chance of light snow. Precipitation: 0.03 in (0.6875 mm). | 2°F (-17°C) | 7 mph (11 km/h) | 97% | 0.331% |
Tuesday, February 11 | sunrise: 06:59 sunset: 17:14 |
Low around -6°F (-21°C), high around 2°F (-17°C). Chance of light snow most of the night and day, until late at night (8 pm). Estimated precipitation: 0.2 in (5.125 mm). Overcast skies. Wind: 8 mph (12 km/h). |
Time | Skies | Conditions | Temp | Wind | Humidity | Soil Moisture |
23:00 02:00 | Chance of light snow. Precipitation: 0.04 in (0.9375 mm). | 1°F (-17°C) | 7 mph (11 km/h) | 97% | 0.331% | |
02:00 05:00 | Chance of light snow. Precipitation: 0.03 in (0.8125 mm). | -1°F (-18°C) | 7 mph (11 km/h) | 98% | 0.331% | |
05:00 08:00 | Chance of light snow. Precipitation: 0.02 in (0.625 mm). | -1°F (-18°C) | 7 mph (11 km/h) | 96% | 0.331% | |
08:00 11:00 | Chance of light snow. Precipitation: 0.02 in (0.5 mm). | 0°F (-18°C) | 8 mph (12 km/h) | 90% | 0.331% | |
11:00 14:00 | Chance of light snow. Precipitation: 0.02 in (0.625 mm). | 1°F (-17°C) | 7 mph (12 km/h) | 92% | 0.331% | |
14:00 17:00 | Chance of light snow. Precipitation: 0.04 in (0.9375 mm). | 1°F (-17°C) | 5 mph (8 km/h) | 97% | 0.331% | |
17:00 20:00 | Chance of light snow. Precipitation: 0.02 in (0.5 mm). | -2°F (-19°C) | 4 mph (6 km/h) | 99% | 0.331% | |
20:00 23:00 | Overcast. Precipitation: 0.01 in (0.1875 mm). | -6°F (-21°C) | 2 mph (3 km/h) | 100% | 0.331% |
Wednesday, February 12 | sunrise: 06:57 sunset: 17:16 |
Low around -9°F (-23°C), high around 2°F (-17°C). Chance of light snow in the morning and early in the afternoon (before 2 am and from 5 am to 2 pm) and again in the evening (from 5 pm to 8 pm). Estimated precipitation: 0.04 in (1 mm). Overcast skies. Wind: 11 mph (18 km/h). |
Time | Skies | Conditions | Temp | Wind | Humidity | Soil Moisture |
23:00 02:00 | Chance of light snow. Precipitation: 0 in (0.0625 mm). | -9°F (-23°C) | 2 mph (3 km/h) | 100% | 0.331% | |
02:00 05:00 | Overcast. Precipitation: 0 in (0.0625 mm). | -8°F (-22°C) | 4 mph (6 km/h) | 100% | 0.331% | |
05:00 08:00 | Chance of light snow. Precipitation: 0 in (0.125 mm). | -5°F (-21°C) | 5 mph (8 km/h) | 98% | 0.331% | |
08:00 11:00 | Chance of light snow. Precipitation: 0.01 in (0.25 mm). | -1°F (-18°C) | 9 mph (15 km/h) | 89% | 0.331% | |
11:00 14:00 | Chance of light snow. Precipitation: 0.01 in (0.1875 mm). | 1°F (-17°C) | 11 mph (18 km/h) | 86% | 0.331% | |
14:00 17:00 | Overcast. Precipitation: 0 in (0.125 mm). | 0°F (-18°C) | 9 mph (14 km/h) | 92% | 0.331% | |
17:00 20:00 | Chance of light snow. Precipitation: 0 in (0.0625 mm). | -6°F (-21°C) | 7 mph (12 km/h) | 99% | 0.331% | |
20:00 23:00 | Overcast. Precipitation: 0 in (0.125 mm). | -8°F (-22°C) | 7 mph (12 km/h) | 99% | 0.331% |
Thursday, February 13 | sunrise: 06:56 sunset: 17:17 |
Low around -25°F (-32°C), high around 5°F (-15°C). More clouds than sun. Wind: 8 mph (12 km/h). |
Time | Skies | Conditions | Temp | Wind | Humidity | Soil Moisture |
23:00 02:00 | Clear. | -20°F (-29°C) | 7 mph (11 km/h) | 94% | 0.331% | |
02:00 05:00 | Partly cloudy. | -24°F (-31°C) | 6 mph (10 km/h) | 88% | 0.331% | |
05:00 08:00 | Sunny. | -20°F (-29°C) | 4 mph (7 km/h) | 86% | 0.331% | |
08:00 11:00 | Overcast. | -1°F (-18°C) | 6 mph (10 km/h) | 78% | 0.331% | |
11:00 14:00 | Overcast. | 5°F (-15°C) | 8 mph (12 km/h) | 72% | 0.331% | |
14:00 17:00 | Considerable cloudiness. | -6°F (-21°C) | 2 mph (3 km/h) | 94% | 0.331% | |
17:00 20:00 | Partly cloudy. | -14°F (-25°C) | 6 mph (9 km/h) | 98% | 0.331% | |
20:00 23:00 | Clear. | -19°F (-29°C) | 5 mph (9 km/h) | 98% | 0.331% |
Friday, February 14 | sunrise: 06:55 sunset: 17:18 |
Low around -23°F (-31°C), high around 9°F (-13°C). Chance of light snow in the evening and during the night (after 5 pm). Estimated precipitation: 0.08 in (1.9375 mm). Mostly cloudy skies. Wind: 6 mph (10 km/h). |
Time | Skies | Conditions | Temp | Wind | Humidity | Soil Moisture |
23:00 02:00 | Mostly cloudy. | -22°F (-30°C) | 5 mph (8 km/h) | 98% | 0.331% | |
02:00 05:00 | Clear. | -23°F (-31°C) | 4 mph (6 km/h) | 97% | 0.331% | |
05:00 08:00 | Overcast. | -16°F (-27°C) | 2 mph (3 km/h) | 99% | 0.331% | |
08:00 11:00 | Overcast. | 2°F (-17°C) | 5 mph (9 km/h) | 92% | 0.331% | |
11:00 14:00 | Overcast. Precipitation: 0 in (0.0625 mm). | 8°F (-13°C) | 5 mph (9 km/h) | 86% | 0.331% | |
14:00 17:00 | Overcast. Precipitation: 0 in (0.0625 mm). | 6°F (-14°C) | 6 mph (10 km/h) | 95% | 0.331% | |
17:00 20:00 | Chance of light snow. Precipitation: 0.04 in (0.9375 mm). | 6°F (-15°C) | 4 mph (6 km/h) | 97% | 0.331% | |
20:00 23:00 | Chance of light snow. Precipitation: 0.03 in (0.875 mm). | 5°F (-15°C) | 4 mph (6 km/h) | 97% | 0.331% |
Saturday, February 15 | sunrise: 06:53 sunset: 17:20 |
Low around -12°F (-24°C), high around 16°F (-9°C). Estimated precipitation: 0 in (0.125 mm). Times of sun and clouds. Wind: 7 mph (11 km/h). |
Time | Skies | Conditions | Temp | Wind | Humidity | Soil Moisture |
23:00 02:00 | Mostly cloudy. Precipitation: 0 in (0.125 mm). | -5°F (-21°C) | 5 mph (8 km/h) | 100% | 0.331% | |
02:00 05:00 | Clear. | -10°F (-24°C) | 5 mph (8 km/h) | 100% | 0.331% | |
05:00 08:00 | Sunny. | -7°F (-22°C) | 4 mph (6 km/h) | 97% | 0.331% | |
08:00 11:00 | Sunny. | 9°F (-13°C) | 2 mph (4 km/h) | 79% | 0.331% | |
11:00 14:00 | Sunny. | 16°F (-9°C) | 6 mph (9 km/h) | 78% | 0.331% | |
14:00 17:00 | Sunny. | 8°F (-14°C) | 6 mph (10 km/h) | 93% | 0.331% | |
17:00 20:00 | Clear. | 0°F (-18°C) | 7 mph (11 km/h) | 98% | 0.331% | |
20:00 23:00 | Overcast. | -5°F (-20°C) | 6 mph (10 km/h) | 97% | 0.331% |
Sunday, February 16 | sunrise: 06:52 sunset: 17:21 |
Low around -9°F (-23°C), high around 25°F (-4°C). Mostly cloudy skies. Wind: 7 mph (12 km/h). |
Time | Skies | Conditions | Temp | Wind | Humidity | Soil Moisture |
23:00 02:00 | Overcast. | -2°F (-19°C) | 3 mph (5 km/h) | 89% | 0.331% | |
02:00 05:00 | Overcast. | -3°F (-19°C) | 4 mph (7 km/h) | 91% | 0.331% | |
05:00 08:00 | Sunny. | -2°F (-19°C) | 4 mph (7 km/h) | 93% | 0.331% | |
08:00 11:00 | Sunny. | 17°F (-8°C) | 3 mph (4 km/h) | 75% | 0.331% | |
11:00 14:00 | Overcast. | 25°F (-4°C) | 3 mph (4 km/h) | 75% | 0.331% | |
14:00 17:00 | Overcast. | 18°F (-8°C) | 6 mph (10 km/h) | 89% | 0.331% | |
17:00 20:00 | Overcast. | 18°F (-8°C) | 6 mph (10 km/h) | 89% | 0.331% | |
20:00 23:00 | Overcast. | 17°F (-8°C) | 7 mph (12 km/h) | 89% | 0.331% |
Monday, February 17 | sunrise: 06:50 sunset: 17:23 |
Low around 10°F (-12°C), high around 17°F (-8°C). Chance of snow during the morning and early afternoon (between 2 am and 2 pm) and again in the evening (after 5 pm). Estimated precipitation: 0.16 in (3.9375 mm). Overcast skies. Wind: 11 mph (18 km/h). |
Time | Skies | Conditions | Temp | Wind | Humidity | Soil Moisture |
23:00 02:00 | Overcast. | 11°F (-12°C) | 3 mph (4 km/h) | 98% | 0.331% | |
02:00 05:00 | Chance of light snow. Precipitation: 0.01 in (0.25 mm). | 12°F (-11°C) | 10 mph (15 km/h) | 96% | 0.331% | |
05:00 08:00 | Chance of light snow. Precipitation: 0.01 in (0.3125 mm). | 11°F (-12°C) | 9 mph (15 km/h) | 96% | 0.331% | |
08:00 11:00 | Chance of light snow. Precipitation: 0.01 in (0.1875 mm). | 14°F (-10°C) | 8 mph (13 km/h) | 89% | 0.331% | |
11:00 14:00 | Chance of light snow. Precipitation: 0 in (0.125 mm). | 17°F (-8°C) | 7 mph (12 km/h) | 86% | 0.331% | |
14:00 17:00 | Overcast. Precipitation: 0 in (0.125 mm). | 15°F (-9°C) | 8 mph (13 km/h) | 96% | 0.331% | |
17:00 20:00 | Chance of snow. Precipitation: 0.06 in (1.4375 mm). | 13°F (-10°C) | 9 mph (15 km/h) | 96% | 0.331% | |
20:00 23:00 | Chance of snow. Precipitation: 0.06 in (1.5 mm). | 11°F (-12°C) | 11 mph (18 km/h) | 95% | 0.331% |
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Places with a similar climate: Ainsworth (NE), Valentine (NE), O'Neill (NE), Winner City, Tripp County (SD), Philip (SD), Billings (MT), Lander (WY), Cody (WY), Helena (MT), Broken Bow (NE), Spearfish / Clyde Ice (SD), Ord (NE).
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Weather Station: Ellsworth Air Force Base (latitude 44-09N, longitude 103-06W)
Local Time:
Rapid City, Meade County is in the "America/Denver" timezone.
The "America/Denver" timezone uses a Standard Time (ST) / Daylight Saving Time (DST) alternation scheme, and it currently is in ST (since Sunday, 3 November 2024, 01:00 AM local time). During ST, the timezone abbreviation is MST and the offset to Universal Time (UTC, GMT or Zulu) is -7:00 hours.
Rapid City, Meade County will exit standard time (entering DST) on Sunday, 9 March 2025, at 02:00 AM local time, when clocks will be turned forward 1 hour to Sunday, 9 March 2025, 03:00 AM local daylight time. During DST, the timezone abbreviation is MDT and the offset to UTC will be -6:00 hours.
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