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Weather in Rapid City, South Dakota

07:12 PM

Now

81° F

Feels Like 79°

Precipitation 0 %

Wind 15 mph

UV Index (0 - 11+) 1

Humidity 16 %

Today

Day 84°

Night 54°

Precipitation 7 %

Wind 15 mph

UV Index (0 - 11+) 10

Warning: High UV Index Today: 10

High risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure. Take precautions: wear a hat, sunglasses, and apply sunscreen regularly if you’ll be outdoors for extended periods.

Rapid City Weather Forecast Updated

Last updated on June 29, 2026 at 5:46 PM

Air Quality in Rapid City

NOW

42 AQI

Good air quality Dominant pollutant: O₃

Pollutant Concentrations:

PM_2.5 0.77 µg/m³

PM₁₀ 3.33 µg/m³

O₃ 0.045 ppm

NO₂ 0.2 ppb

SO₂ 0.2 ppb

CO 0.06 ppm

NH₃ 1.15 µg/m³

NO 0.06 µg/m³

PM_2.5 – Fine particles <2.5μm

PM₁₀ – Inhalable particles <10μm

O₃ – Ozone

NO₂ – Nitrogen dioxide

SO₂ – Sulfur dioxide

CO – Carbon monoxide

NH₃ – Ammonia

NO – Nitric oxide

Health Recommendations:

Air quality is considered satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.

Show raw pollutant concentrations (µg/m³)

PM_2.5 – 0.77 µg/m³

PM₁₀ – 3.33 µg/m³

O₃ – 88.52 µg/m³

NO₂ – 0.46 µg/m³

SO₂ – 0.54 µg/m³

CO – 69.11 µg/m³

NH₃ – 1.15 µg/m³

NO – 0.06 µg/m³

View Hourly Air Quality Forecast

Weather Alerts and Warnings for Rapid City

Moderate Expected Likely

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued June 29 at 3:12AM MDT until June 29 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD

Jun 29, 10:00 AM → Jun 29, 8:00 PM

WHAT: Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph
expected.

WHERE: Portions of northwestern and southwestern South Dakota.

WHEN: From 10 AM this morning to 8 PM MDT this evening.

IMPACTS: Sudden wind gusts can cause drivers to lose control,
especially in lightweight or high profile vehicles. Strong winds
can cause blowing dust, reduced visibility, and flying debris.

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Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Updated: Jun 29, 5:46 PM Source: NWS Alert