Rapid City weather live forecast

Today's maximum temperature in Rapid City is expected to be 14°C. Select a day from the live weather forecast for Rapid City, South Dakota, USA for more weather parameters.

5-day weather forecast updated at 04:01 on Friday 27th 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 Friday 27th February 2026

Expect scattered clouds in Rapid City, South Dakota with a maximum temperature of 14°C, maximum UV of 3 (Moderate) and 8 hours of bright sunshine. There are 0 mm of rainfall expected and a moderate breeze of 20 kph from the north-west.

  • 14°C maximum temperature14
    °C maximum temperature
  • 2°C minimum temperature2
    °C minimum temperature
  • Scattered clouds
    scattered clouds
  • 8 hours of bright sunshine8
    hours of sunshine
  • UV (maximum) index 3 (Moderate)3
    UV index (Moderate)
  • 0 mm of rainfall expected0
    mm of rainfall expected
  • No heat & humidity0
    no heat & humidity
  • Moderate breeze of 20 kph from the North-West20
    kph wind from NW

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Rapid City weather for Saturday 28th February 2026

Expect scattered clouds in Rapid City, South Dakota with a maximum temperature of 5°C, maximum UV of 3 (Moderate) and 8 hours of bright sunshine. There are 0 mm of rainfall expected and a gentle breeze of 14 kph from the east.

  • 5°C maximum temperature5
    °C maximum temperature
  • -2°C minimum temperature-2
    °C minimum temperature
  • Scattered clouds
    scattered clouds
  • 8 hours of bright sunshine8
    hours of sunshine
  • UV (maximum) index 3 (Moderate)3
    UV index (Moderate)
  • 0 mm of rainfall expected0
    mm of rainfall expected
  • 2°C wind chill2
    °C wind chill
  • Gentle breeze of 14 kph from the East14
    kph wind from E

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Rapid City weather for Sunday 1st March 2026

Expect broken clouds in Rapid City, South Dakota with a maximum temperature of 6°C, maximum UV of 3 (Moderate) and 2 hours of bright sunshine. There are 0 mm of rainfall expected and a light breeze of 10 kph from the south-east.

  • 6°C maximum temperature6
    °C maximum temperature
  • -4°C minimum temperature-4
    °C minimum temperature
  • Broken clouds
    broken clouds
  • 2 hours of bright sunshine2
    hours of sunshine
  • UV (maximum) index 3 (Moderate)3
    UV index (Moderate)
  • 0 mm of rainfall expected0
    mm of rainfall expected
  • 4°C wind chill4
    °C wind chill
  • Light breeze of 10 kph from the South-East10
    kph wind from SE

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Rapid City weather for Monday 2nd March 2026

Expect scattered clouds in Rapid City, South Dakota with a maximum temperature of 9°C, maximum UV of 2 (Low) and 8 hours of bright sunshine. There are 0 mm of rainfall expected and a gentle breeze of 17 kph from the south.

  • 9°C maximum temperature9
    °C maximum temperature
  • -1°C minimum temperature-1
    °C minimum temperature
  • Scattered clouds
    scattered clouds
  • 8 hours of bright sunshine8
    hours of sunshine
  • UV (maximum) index 2 (Low)2
    UV index (Low)
  • 0 mm of rainfall expected0
    mm of rainfall expected
  • 7°C wind chill7
    °C wind chill
  • Gentle breeze of 17 kph from the South17
    kph wind from S

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Rapid City weather for Tuesday 3rd March 2026

Expect clear skies in Rapid City, South Dakota with a maximum temperature of 13°C, maximum UV of 3 (Moderate) and 11 hours of bright sunshine. There are 0 mm of rainfall expected and a light breeze of 10 kph from the south-west.

  • 13°C maximum temperature13
    °C maximum temperature
  • 1°C minimum temperature1
    °C minimum temperature
  • Clear skies
    clear skies
  • 11 hours of bright sunshine11
    hours of sunshine
  • UV (maximum) index 3 (Moderate)3
    UV index (Moderate)
  • 0 mm of rainfall expected0
    mm of rainfall expected
  • No heat & humidity0
    no heat & humidity
  • Light breeze of 10 kph from the South-West10
    kph wind from SW

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