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Rapid City Weather
United States · Updated Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 5:44 AM ET
33°F
Overcast Clouds
Feels like 22°F · H 34°F / L 32°F
Humidity
80%
Wind
18 mph
NW
Visibility
6 mi
Golden Hour · Rapid City Today
Morning Golden Hour
4:35 PM – 5:35 PM
Sunrise 4:45 PM
Evening Golden Hour
4:47 AM – 5:47 AM
Sunset 5:37 AM
About Rapid City Weather
Rapid City at the base of the Black Hills has one of the most variable climates in the US. The city experienced 91 deaths from a 1972 flash flood when Canyon Lake Dam failed. Chinook winds can raise temperatures 50°F in hours, while blizzards can be extreme. The Black Hills to the west create strong orographic weather patterns.