Rapid City weather live forecast

Tomorrow's maximum temperature in Rapid City is expected to be 55°F.

5-day weather forecast updated at 04:00 on Thursday 1st May 2025 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 Thursday 1st May 2025

Expect isolated thunderstorms in Rapid City, South Dakota with a maximum temperature of 55°F, maximum UV of 4 (Moderate) and 6 hours of bright sunshine. There are 2-5 mm of rainfall expected with 84% chance of some rain and a moderate breeze of 17 mph from the north-west.

  • 55°F maximum temperature55
    °F maximum temperature
  • 43°F minimum temperature43
    °F minimum temperature
  • Isolated thunderstorms
    isolated thunderstorms
  • 6 hours of bright sunshine6
    hours of sunshine
  • UV (maximum) index 4 (Moderate)4
    UV index (Moderate)
  • 84% chance of some rain84
    % chance of some rain
  • 2-5 mm of rainfall expected<5
    mm of rainfall expected
  • 55°F wind chill55
    °F wind chill
  • Moderate breeze of 17 mph from the North-West17
    mph wind from NW

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Rapid City weather for Friday 2nd May 2025

Expect scattered clouds in Rapid City, South Dakota with a maximum temperature of 57°F, maximum UV of 7 (High) and 9 hours of bright sunshine. There are 0 mm of rainfall expected and a gentle breeze of 9 mph from the north-west.

  • 57°F maximum temperature57
    °F maximum temperature
  • 39°F minimum temperature39
    °F minimum temperature
  • Scattered clouds
    scattered clouds
  • 9 hours of bright sunshine9
    hours of sunshine
  • UV (maximum) index 7 (High)7
    UV index (High)
  • 0 mm of rainfall expected0
    mm of rainfall expected
  • No heat & humidity0
    no heat & humidity
  • Gentle breeze of 9 mph from the North-West9
    mph wind from NW

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Rapid City weather for Saturday 3rd May 2025

Expect clear skies in Rapid City, South Dakota with a maximum temperature of 72°F, maximum UV of 8 (Very High) and 14 hours of bright sunshine. There are 0 mm of rainfall expected and a moderate breeze of 12 mph from the south-east.

  • 72°F maximum temperature72
    °F maximum temperature
  • 43°F minimum temperature43
    °F minimum temperature
  • Clear skies
    clear skies
  • 14 hours of bright sunshine14
    hours of sunshine
  • UV (maximum) index 8 (Very High)8
    UV index (Very High)
  • 0 mm of rainfall expected0
    mm of rainfall expected
  • No heat & humidity0
    no heat & humidity
  • Moderate breeze of 12 mph from the South-East12
    mph wind from SE

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Rapid City weather for Sunday 4th May 2025

Expect clear skies in Rapid City, South Dakota with a maximum temperature of 75°F, maximum UV of 8 (Very High) and 14 hours of bright sunshine. There are 0 mm of rainfall expected and a fresh breeze of 18 mph from the south.

  • 75°F maximum temperature75
    °F maximum temperature
  • 50°F minimum temperature50
    °F minimum temperature
  • Clear skies
    clear skies
  • 14 hours of bright sunshine14
    hours of sunshine
  • UV (maximum) index 8 (Very High)8
    UV index (Very High)
  • 0 mm of rainfall expected0
    mm of rainfall expected
  • No heat & humidity0
    no heat & humidity
  • Fresh breeze of 18 mph from the South18
    mph wind from S

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Rapid City weather for Monday 5th May 2025

Expect isolated thunderstorms in Rapid City, South Dakota with a maximum temperature of 68°F, maximum UV of 6 (High) and 10 hours of bright sunshine. There are 0-2 mm of rainfall expected with 58% chance of some rain and a moderate breeze of 13 mph from the south.

  • 68°F maximum temperature68
    °F maximum temperature
  • 52°F minimum temperature52
    °F minimum temperature
  • Isolated thunderstorms
    isolated thunderstorms
  • 10 hours of bright sunshine10
    hours of sunshine
  • UV (maximum) index 6 (High)6
    UV index (High)
  • 58% chance of some rain58
    % chance of some rain
  • 0-2 mm of rainfall expected<2
    mm of rainfall expected
  • 68°F wind chill68
    °F wind chill
  • Moderate breeze of 13 mph from the South13
    mph wind from S

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