Rapid City weather live forecast

Today's maximum temperature in Rapid City is expected to be 50°F. Select a day from the live weather forecast for Rapid City, South Dakota, USA for more weather parameters.

Monday
2nd Feb
50

30

8

2
Tuesday
3rd Feb
45

32

1

1
Wednesday
4th Feb
48

28

9

2
Thursday
5th Feb
63

43

10

2
Friday
6th Feb
59

36

6

2

5-day weather forecast updated at 04:01 on Monday 2nd February 2026 GMT

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The 5-day weather forecast for South Dakota (Rapid City) is provided by the Swiss meteorological agency, meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

Rapid City weather forecast by day

Below are the detailed weather forecasts for Rapid City for the next 5 days.

Rapid City weather for Monday 2nd February 2026

Expect scattered clouds in Rapid City, South Dakota with a maximum temperature of 50°F, maximum UV of 2 (Low) and 8 hours of bright sunshine. There are 0 mm of rainfall expected and a fresh breeze of 19 mph from the north-west.

50
°F maximum temperature
30
°F minimum temperature
scattered clouds
8
hours of sunshine
2
UV index (Low)
0
mm of rainfall expected
0
no heat & humidity
19
mph wind from NW

Rapid City weather for Tuesday 3rd February 2026

Expect cloudy with sleet or snow in Rapid City, South Dakota with a maximum temperature of 45°F, maximum UV of 1 (Low) and 1 hour of bright sunshine. There are 0-2 mm of sleet/snow expected with 25% chance of some sleet or snow and a moderate breeze of 16 mph from the north-west.

45
°F maximum temperature
32
°F minimum temperature
cloudy with sleet or snow
1
hour of sunshine
1
UV index (Low)
25
% chance of some sleet or snow
<2
mm of sleet/snow expected
39
°F wind chill
16
mph wind from NW

Rapid City weather for Wednesday 4th February 2026

Expect sunshine and showers in Rapid City, South Dakota with a maximum temperature of 48°F, maximum UV of 2 (Low) and 9 hours of bright sunshine. There are 0-2 mm of rainfall expected with 2% chance of some rain and a gentle breeze of 11 mph from the north-west.

48
°F maximum temperature
28
°F minimum temperature
sunshine and showers
9
hours of sunshine
2
UV index (Low)
2
% chance of some rain
<2
mm of rainfall expected
45
°F wind chill
11
mph wind from NW

Rapid City weather for Thursday 5th February 2026

Expect clear skies in Rapid City, South Dakota with a maximum temperature of 63°F, maximum UV of 2 (Low) and 10 hours of bright sunshine. There are 0 mm of rainfall expected and a moderate breeze of 14 mph from the north-west.

63
°F maximum temperature
43
°F minimum temperature
clear skies
10
hours of sunshine
2
UV index (Low)
0
mm of rainfall expected
63
°F wind chill
14
mph wind from NW

Rapid City weather for Friday 6th February 2026

Expect broken clouds in Rapid City, South Dakota with a maximum temperature of 59°F, maximum UV of 2 (Low) and 6 hours of bright sunshine. There are 0 mm of rainfall expected and a gentle breeze of 8 mph from the south-east.