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Elevated Fire Danger Today

Strong winds, near record high temperatures, and low humidity will lead to widespread elevated fire danger today. This fire danger will be higher for agricultural fields in the region. Use extreme caution when working or spending time outdoors. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Sioux Falls, Foss Field (KFSD)

Lat: 43.58°NLon: 96.75°WElev: 1427ft.

Fair and Breezy

85°F

29°C

Humidity 33%
Wind Speed S 22 G 30 mph
Barometer 29.68 in (1003.8 mb)
Dewpoint 53°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index83°F (28°C)
Last update 10 Oct 12:56 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Dell Rapids SD

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Patchy blowing dust before 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 88. Windy, with a south wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Patchy
    Blowing Dust
    and Windy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 64. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 64 °F

    Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming north northwest in the evening.

    Low: 58 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Columbus Day

    Columbus Day: Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 79. North northeast wind around 10 mph.

    High: 79 °F

    Gradual
    Clearing

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. North northwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 51 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.

    High: 66 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.

    High: 63 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Patchy blowing dust before 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 88. Windy, with a south wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 64. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming north northwest in the evening.
Columbus Day
Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 79. North northeast wind around 10 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. North northwest wind around 10 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 47.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Dell Rapids SD
 43.84°N 96.7°W (Elev. 1499 ft)
Last Update:
1:53 pm CDT Oct 10, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1pm CDT Oct 10, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 16, 2026
 
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