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Rapid City Weather in January
United States · winter in the Northern Hemisphere / summer in Southern Hemisphere
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.
Pack according to the city's specific climate.
Current Weather in Rapid City Right Now
59°F
Scattered Clouds
Feels like 56°F · H 59°F / L 58°F