Rapid Valley, SD weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Rapid Valley weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Rapid Valley.
This week in Rapid Valley
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rapid Valley
What is the weather usually like in Rapid Valley?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 13°F average low
- 17.4 inprecipitation per year · 443 mm
- 48.5 insnowfall per year · 123 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Rapid Valley: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station RAPID CITY RGNL AP, SD US (USW00024090), adjusted for the elevation of Rapid Valley.
Rapid Valley weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Rapid Valley through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:22 AM | 4:41 PM | 9 h 19 min |
| February | 6:49 AM | 5:23 PM | 10 h 33 min |
| March | 7:02 AM | 7:00 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:06 AM | 7:37 PM | 13 h 31 min |
| May | 5:24 AM | 8:13 PM | 14 h 49 min |
| June | 5:07 AM | 8:39 PM | 15 h 32 min |
| July | 5:22 AM | 8:34 PM | 15 h 12 min |
| August | 5:55 AM | 7:58 PM | 14 h 3 min |
| September | 6:30 AM | 7:04 PM | 12 h 33 min |
| October | 7:06 AM | 6:10 PM | 11 h 4 min |
| November | 6:46 AM | 4:27 PM | 9 h 41 min |
| December | 7:18 AM | 4:16 PM | 8 h 57 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Rapid Valley?
Rapid Valley has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 13°F (-11°C).
It gets about 17.4 inches (443 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 49 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Rapid Valley is June to September. At 3,156 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 Valley
What is the hottest month in Rapid Valley?
July, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Rapid Valley?
January, with an average low of 13°F (-11°C).
How much does it rain in Rapid Valley?
About 17.4 inches (443 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Rapid Valley?
Yes, about 49 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Rapid Valley?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Rapid Valley have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
What is the weather like in Rapid Valley in November?
Highs average 47°F and lows 22°F, with about 0.5 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Rapid Valley?
Around 6:46 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:27 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Rapid Valley weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Rapid Valley.
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