Rapid City, SD Weather & Growing Conditions
Today
55°F
Partly Sunny
Partly sunny. High near 55, with temperatures falling to around 48 in the afternoon. North wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
7-day forecast
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 55°F | Partly Sunny | 9 to 15 mph N | 0% |
| Tonight | 34°F | Partly Cloudy | 5 to 10 mph NW | 0% |
| Thursday | 55°F | Sunny | 2 to 6 mph E | 0% |
| Thursday Night | 35°F | Partly Cloudy | 6 mph SW | 0% |
| Friday | 56°F | Mostly Sunny | 2 to 10 mph NW | 1% |
| Friday Night | 37°F | Mostly Clear | 3 to 7 mph W | 0% |
| Saturday | 62°F | Sunny | 5 to 12 mph NW | 0% |
| Saturday Night | 37°F | Mostly Clear | 7 mph W | 0% |
| Sunday | 69°F | Sunny | 7 mph SW | 0% |
| Sunday Night | 44°F | Mostly Clear | 8 mph W | 0% |
| Monday | 61°F | Sunny | 2 to 8 mph NW | 0% |
| Monday Night | 39°F | Partly Cloudy | 2 to 6 mph W | 0% |
| Tuesday | 63°F | Mostly Sunny | 6 mph S | 0% |
| Tuesday Night | 42°F | Partly Cloudy | 3 to 7 mph W | 0% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Rapid City, SD
Last spring frost
May 3
First fall frost
Oct 8
Growing season
157 days
Hardiness zone
5b
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Rapid City Wfo, Sd (3.4 mi). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 4, 2026.