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Today weather in Rapid City
Friday, July 17th, 2026
36°
Sunny
Feels like 28° · Low 24°
Today, Rapid City is set to face a notably hot day, with temperatures spiking up to 35 °F and offering slight relief at 23 °F by night. It'll be quite breezy in Rapid City Today with average wind speeds of 22 km/h. There's a slight chance of rain at 17%.
36° / 24°
Temp
17%
Rain
22 km/h
Wind
44%
Humidity
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Rapid City hourly forecast for today
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| 12:00 AM | 01:00 AM | 02:00 AM | 03:00 AM | 04:00 AM | 05:00 AM | 05:25 AM | 06:00 AM | 07:00 AM | 08:00 AM | 09:00 AM | 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM | 12:00 PM | 01:00 PM | 02:00 PM | 03:00 PM | 04:00 PM | 05:00 PM | 06:00 PM | 07:00 PM | 08:00 PM | 08:32 PM | 09:00 PM | 10:00 PM | 11:00 PM | ||
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| temperatures | 28.8° | 28° | 27.2° | 26.6° | 25.4° | 25.1° | Sunrise | 24.4° | 23.9° | 24.7° | 25.6° | 27.1° | 32.1° | 34.1° | 35.1° | 35.8° | 35.5° | 34.1° | 31.3° | 28.9° | 31.4° | 29° | Sunset | 26.2° | 24.5° | 23.7° | |
| feels like | 23° | 22.2° | 21.4° | 20.5° | 20.8° | 19.4° | 18.3° | 17.4° | 17.3° | 21° | 28.8° | 36.9° | 38.6° | 26.9° | 27.6° | 27.9° | 27.8° | 26° | 23.6° | 26.9° | 24.4° | 24.4° | 19.4° | 18.5° | |||
| wind speed | 9 km/h | 9 km/h | 9 km/h | 11 km/h | 10 km/h | 11 km/h | 11 km/h | 13 km/h | 17 km/h | 16 km/h | 18 km/h | 18 km/h | 19 km/h | 22 km/h | 22 km/h | 19 km/h | 12 km/h | 7 km/h | 7 km/h | 3 km/h | 3 km/h | 5 km/h | 5 km/h | 6 km/h | |||
| wind degree | 263° | 248° | 250° | 261° | 280° | 307° | 304° | 334° | 357° | 7° | 19° | 34° | 52° | 69° | 76° | 78° | 66° | 348° | 307° | 351° | 332° | 352° | 337° | 330° | |||
| wind direction | W | WSW | WSW | W | W | NW | NW | NNW | N | N | NNE | NE | NE | ENE | ENE | E | ENE | NNW | NW | N | NNW | N | NNW | NNW | |||
| Precipitation | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0.1 mm | 0.1 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | 0 mm | |||
| chance for rain | 0% | 0% | 0% | 1% | 1% | 3% | 4% | 6% | 7% | 7% | 5% | 3% | 2% | 1% | 1% | 7% | 17% | 17% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 9% | 2% | 2% | |||
| chance for snow | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |||
| humidity | 29% | 29% | 30% | 33% | 41% | 56% | 63% | 72% | 74% | 73% | 67% | 59% | 50% | 25% | 24% | 24% | 27% | 33% | 39% | 34% | 37% | 41% | 44% | 44% | |||
| dew point | 9° | 8.4° | 8.1° | 9° | 11.4° | 15.8° | 16.9° | 18.4° | 19.8° | 20.3° | 20.6° | 23° | 22.2° | 12.3° | 12° | 11.8° | 12.2° | 13.3° | 13.8° | 13.5° | 12.8° | 11.9° | 11.6° | 10.7° | |||
| visibility | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | 10 km | |||
| cloud cover | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 3% | 10% | 10% | 1% | 0% | 8% | 10% | 74% | 76% | 82% | 8% | 11% | 11% | 79% | 12% | 14% | |||
| UV | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 1.7 | 3.6 | 5.9 | 8.2 | 9.8 | 10.3 | 9.4 | 5.1 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Weather in Rapid City today
The weather in Rapid City today is expected to be significantly warmer than usual, with a forecast temperature of 36 °F, compared to an average of 25.5 °F for July 17th in recent years.
temperatures
36 °F
rain
0.2 mm
wind
22 km/h
UV
Very High
Rapid City daylight overview ☀️
Today in Rapid City, The sun rises at 05:25 and sets at 20:32, giving a total daylight duration of 15 hours and 7 minutes.
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The weather today in Rapid City - FAQ
What is the maximum temperature for today in Rapid City?
The maximum temperature for today in Rapid City is expected to be 36° degrees. Please dress accordingly to stay comfortable throughout the day.
Will it rain today in Rapid City? 🌧️
Yes, there is a 17% chance of rain in Rapid City today. We recommend carrying an umbrella or rain gear to stay dry.
What will be the wind speed today in Rapid City? 🌀
The wind in Rapid City is expected to blow at 22 km/h. This could affect outdoor activities, so plan accordingly.
How should I dress for the weather in Rapid City today?
Given the forecast of 36 °F with a 17% chance of rain, we advise checking our "What to wear today" section for recommendations. There, you will find tailored advice to help you stay comfortable and prepared for the weather conditions in Rapid City today.
What is the sunrise and sunset time for Rapid City today?
The sun is expected to rise at 05:25 and set at 20:32 in Rapid City.
How accurate is the weather forecast Rapid City today? ✅
Rapid City weather forecast for today is based on the most current and sophisticated meteorological models available. While we strive for accuracy, weather conditions can change unexpectedly, so we recommend checking for updates regularly.
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