Box Elder, SD Weather & Growing Conditions
This Afternoon
55°F
Sunny
Sunny. High near 55, with temperatures falling to around 46 in the afternoon. North wind 12 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.
7-day forecast
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This Afternoon | 55°F | Sunny | 12 to 18 mph N | 0% |
| Tonight | 32°F | Mostly Clear | 10 mph NW | 0% |
| Wednesday | 54°F | Partly Sunny | 9 to 16 mph NW | 1% |
| Wednesday Night | 34°F | Mostly Cloudy | 6 to 14 mph NW | 1% |
| Thursday | 56°F | Sunny | 5 mph E | 0% |
| Thursday Night | 34°F | Partly Cloudy | 7 mph SW | 0% |
| Friday | 56°F | Mostly Sunny | 3 to 12 mph NW | 0% |
| Friday Night | 36°F | Mostly Clear | 5 to 8 mph W | 3% |
| Saturday | 60°F | Sunny | 6 to 13 mph NW | 3% |
| Saturday Night | 36°F | Mostly Clear | 8 mph W | 1% |
| Sunday | 68°F | Sunny | 7 mph SW | 0% |
| Sunday Night | 44°F | Mostly Clear | 8 to 13 mph W | 0% |
| Monday | 62°F | Sunny | 6 to 12 mph N | 0% |
| Monday Night | 38°F | Partly Cloudy | 7 mph W | 0% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Box Elder, 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 (8 mi). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 4, 2026.