Climate almanac
Rapid City
South Dakota, US · 44.08°, -103.23°
What is the climate like in Rapid City?
Rapid City is warmest in July, when daily highs average 85°F (29°C), and coolest in February, when lows fall to about 16°F (-9°C). The wettest month is typically May and the driest is January; the year sees roughly 23 in of precipitation.
- Warmest monthJuly — average high 85°F (29°C)
- Coolest monthFebruary — average low 16°F (-9°C)
- Wettest monthMay (4.0 in)
- Driest monthJanuary (0.6 in)
- Annual precipitation23 in