One of the most commonly asked questions from travelers is “What’s the weather like in South Dakota?”  As the locals would say, “If you don’t like the weather, wait 5 minutes!”  Enjoy your travels to our ever so beautiful state!

Rapid City, South Dakota Historical Data:

• On average, the warmest month is July.
• The highest recorded temperature was 107°F in 1981.
• On average, the coolest month is January.
• The lowest recorded temperature was -29°F in 1989.
• The most precipitation on average occurs in May

Monthly High and Low averages for Rapid City, South Dakota- 57701 (Information provided by weather.com)

• January: Average High- 34 degrees; Average Low- 10 degrees
• February: Average High- 38 degrees; Average Low- 14 degrees
• March: Average High- 45 degrees; Average Low- 21 degrees
• April: Average High- 55 degrees; Average Low- 31 degrees
• May: Average High- 65 degrees; Average Low- 42 degrees
• June: Average High- 75 degrees; Average Low- 52 degrees
• July: Average High- 83 degrees; Average Low- 58 degrees
• August: Average High- 82 degrees; Average Low- 55 degrees
• September: Average High- 73 degrees; Average Low- 45 degrees
• October: Average High- 61 degrees; Average Low- 34 degrees
• November: Average High- 44 degrees; Average Low- 21 degrees
• December: Average High- 37 degrees; Average Low- 13 degrees

Belle Fourche, SD - Mostly Cloudy
	37°F High: 44°F   Low: 27°F	Wind: 20 mph W Humidity: 75% Pressure: 29.31 in.	Sunrise: 6:44 AM Sunset: 5:32 PM
Current conditions as of Wed, 22 Feb 2012 9:14 pm MST

Custer, SD - Mostly Cloudy
	31°F High: 36°F   Low: 22°F	Wind: 9 mph NW Humidity: 82% Pressure: 29.28 in.	Sunrise: 6:41 AM Sunset: 5:32 PM
Current conditions as of Wed, 22 Feb 2012 8:53 pm MST

Deadwood, SD - Cloudy
	36°F High: 40°F   Low: 27°F	Wind: 17 mph W Humidity: 81% Pressure: 29.31 in.	Sunrise: 6:44 AM Sunset: 5:32 PM
Current conditions as of Wed, 22 Feb 2012 9:35 pm MST

Edgemont, SD - Cloudy
	36°F High: 43°F   Low: 28°F	Wind: 18 mph WSW Humidity: 89% Pressure: 29.35 in.	Sunrise: 6:39 AM Sunset: 5:32 PM
Current conditions as of Wed, 22 Feb 2012 8:53 pm MST

Hill City, SD - Mostly Cloudy
	31°F High: 43°F   Low: 29°F	Wind: 9 mph NW Humidity: 82% Pressure: 29.28 in.	Sunrise: 6:41 AM Sunset: 5:32 PM
Current conditions as of Wed, 22 Feb 2012 8:53 pm MST

Hot Springs, SD - Cloudy
	36°F High: 47°F   Low: 29°F	Wind: 18 mph WSW Humidity: 89% Pressure: 29.35 in.	Sunrise: 6:39 AM Sunset: 5:32 PM
Current conditions as of Wed, 22 Feb 2012 8:53 pm MST

Keystone, SD - Mostly Cloudy
	31°F High: 43°F   Low: 29°F	Wind: 9 mph NW Humidity: 82% Pressure: 29.28 in.	Sunrise: 6:41 AM Sunset: 5:32 PM
Current conditions as of Wed, 22 Feb 2012 8:53 pm MST

Lead, SD - Mostly Cloudy
	31°F High: 40°F   Low: 27°F	Wind: 9 mph NW Humidity: 82% Pressure: 29.28 in.	Sunrise: 6:41 AM Sunset: 5:32 PM
Current conditions as of Wed, 22 Feb 2012 8:53 pm MST

Murdo, SD - Cloudy
	38°F High: 47°F   Low: 28°F	Wind: 9 mph ESE Humidity: 68% Pressure: 29.28 in.	Sunrise: 7:28 AM Sunset: 6:19 PM
Current conditions as of Wed, 22 Feb 2012 9:52 pm CST

Rapid City, SD - Partly Cloudy
	40°F High: 45°F   Low: 27°F	Wind: 24 mph NW Humidity: 74% Pressure: 29.25 in.	Sunrise: 6:39 AM Sunset: 5:30 PM
Current conditions as of Wed, 22 Feb 2012 8:55 pm MST

Spearfish, SD - Mostly Cloudy
	37°F High: 42°F   Low: 28°F	Wind: 20 mph W Humidity: 75% Pressure: 29.31 in.	Sunrise: 6:44 AM Sunset: 5:32 PM
Current conditions as of Wed, 22 Feb 2012 9:14 pm MST

Sturgis, SD - Partly Cloudy
	40°F High: 44°F   Low: 29°F	Wind: 24 mph NW Humidity: 74% Pressure: 29.25 in.	Sunrise: 6:39 AM Sunset: 5:30 PM
Current conditions as of Wed, 22 Feb 2012 8:55 pm MST

Wall, SD - Fair
	39°F High: 47°F   Low: 28°F	Wind: 20 mph NW Humidity: 73% Pressure: 29.27 in.	Sunrise: 6:39 AM Sunset: 5:30 PM
Current conditions as of Wed, 22 Feb 2012 8:50 pm MST