Rapid City, MI weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Rapid City weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Rapid City.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rapid City
What is the weather usually like in Rapid City?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 80°F average high
- Februarycoldest month · 16°F average low
- 31.3 inprecipitation per year · 796 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Rapid City: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station OLD MISSION 3SSW, MI US (USC00206158), adjusted for the elevation of Rapid City.
Rapid City weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Rapid City through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:13 AM | 5:27 PM | 9 h 14 min |
| February | 7:39 AM | 6:10 PM | 10 h 31 min |
| March | 7:51 AM | 7:48 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:54 AM | 8:27 PM | 13 h 33 min |
| May | 6:10 AM | 9:04 PM | 14 h 54 min |
| June | 5:52 AM | 9:30 PM | 15 h 38 min |
| July | 6:08 AM | 9:26 PM | 15 h 18 min |
| August | 6:42 AM | 8:49 PM | 14 h 6 min |
| September | 7:18 AM | 7:53 PM | 12 h 34 min |
| October | 7:55 AM | 6:58 PM | 11 h 2 min |
| November | 7:37 AM | 5:14 PM | 9 h 37 min |
| December | 8:10 AM | 5:02 PM | 8 h 52 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Detroit).
What is the weather like in Rapid City?
Rapid City has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C), and the coldest is February, with average lows of 16°F (-9°C).
It gets about 31.3 inches (796 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is October and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Rapid City is June to September. At 630 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
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Questions about the weather in Rapid City
What is the hottest month in Rapid City?
July, with an average high of 80°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in Rapid City?
February, with an average low of 16°F (-9°C).
How much does it rain in Rapid City?
About 31.3 inches (796 mm) a year; the wettest month is October.
Does it snow in Rapid City?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Rapid City?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Rapid City have?
Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).
What is the weather like in Rapid City in November?
Highs average 46°F and lows 33°F, with about 2.4 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Rapid City?
Around 7:37 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:14 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Rapid City weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Rapid City.
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