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Severe thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, and flooding are possible from the northern Rockies into the Upper Midwest. A derecho is likely across portions of the northern Plains, with several gusts expected to exceed 75 mph. Extreme heat is expected to intensify across much of the Southeast and Tennessee Valley, continuing through much of this week. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Rapid City, Rapid City Regional Airport (KRAP)

Lat: 44.05°NLon: 103.05°WElev: 3202ft.

Overcast

69°F

21°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed N 7 mph
Barometer 30.24 in (1021.3 mb)
Dewpoint 63°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 29 Jul 12:52 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

Rapid City SD

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. North wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 79 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 61. East wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 61 °F

    T-storms then
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 74. East wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 74 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 60 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 62 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. North wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 61. East wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 74. East wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Friday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Rapid City SD
 44.08°N 103.24°W (Elev. 3291 ft)
Last Update:
12:29 am MDT Jul 29, 2025
Forecast Valid:
1am MDT Jul 29, 2025-6pm MDT Aug 4, 2025
 
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