National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Weather Service United States Department of Commerce

Multiple Days of Severe Weather from Thunderstorms and Wildfires

Active spring pattern across the center of the nation with several rounds of severe thunderstorms in the forecast through the weekend. The regions under the greatest threats are the southern Plains into the Mississippi Valley. Meanwhile, dry and breezy conditions with dry fuels are aiding in wildfires across the western High Plains and the Southeast. Wind and some snow for northern Rockies. Read More >

Current conditions at

Rapid City, Rapid City Regional Airport (KRAP)

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

Overcast

39°F

4°C

Humidity 76%
Wind Speed SE 10 mph
Barometer 29.88 in (1014.2 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill32°F (0°C)
Last update 26 Apr 9:52 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

Rapid City SD

  • Today

    Today: Showers, mainly after noon. High near 40. Southeast wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 40 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers. Low around 33. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 33 °F

    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain showers before 9am, then rain and snow showers between 9am and 10am, then rain showers after 10am. High near 47. North wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of rain showers before 4am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 32 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain and snow showers, becoming all rain after 9am. High near 48. Calm wind becoming southeast around 6 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. South wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable.

    Low: 32 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. West wind 5 to 11 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of showers before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.

    High: 59 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers, mainly after noon. High near 40. Southeast wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tonight
Showers. Low around 33. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday
Rain showers before 9am, then rain and snow showers between 9am and 10am, then rain showers after 10am. High near 47. North wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
A chance of rain showers before 4am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday
Rain and snow showers, becoming all rain after 9am. High near 48. Calm wind becoming southeast around 6 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. South wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. West wind 5 to 11 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of showers before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 34.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 68.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Basemap Options
Click map to change the forecast location
Loading map...
Forecast Area
Tiles ©ESRI

ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Rapid City SD
 44.08°N 103.24°W (Elev. 3291 ft)
Last Update:
9:23 am MDT Apr 26, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10am MDT Apr 26, 2026-6pm MDT May 2, 2026
 
Forecast Discussion
 
Get as KML Get as XML

Additional Resources

Radar & Satellite Image

Link to Local Radar Data Link to Satellite Data

Hourly Weather Forecast

National Digital Forecast Database

National Digital Forecast Database Maximum Temperature Forecast

High Temperature

National Digital Forecast Database Weather Element Forecast

Chance of Precipitation