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 - Fair
	43°F High: 77°F   Low: 46°F	Wind: 3 mph W Humidity: 76% Pressure: 30.3 in.	Sunrise: 6:17 AM Sunset: 7:25 PM
Current conditions as of Fri, 03 Sep 2010 4:55 am MDT

Custer, SD - Fair
	40°F High: 69°F   Low: 42°F	Wind: 0 mph N Humidity: 70% Pressure: 30.37 in.	Sunrise: 6:20 AM Sunset: 7:26 PM
Current conditions as of Fri, 03 Sep 2010 4:53 am MDT

Deadwood, SD - Fair
	43°F High: 69°F   Low: 44°F	Wind: 8 mph NNE Humidity: 70% Pressure: 30.36 in.	Sunrise: 6:22 AM Sunset: 7:29 PM
Current conditions as of Fri, 03 Sep 2010 3:59 am MDT

Hill City, SD - Fair
	40°F High: 72°F   Low: 48°F	Wind: 0 mph N Humidity: 70% Pressure: 30.37 in.	Sunrise: 6:20 AM Sunset: 7:26 PM
Current conditions as of Fri, 03 Sep 2010 4:53 am MDT

Hot Springs, SD - Fair
	36°F High: 80°F   Low: 47°F	Wind: 5 mph WSW Humidity: 86% Pressure: 30.35 in.	Sunrise: 6:18 AM Sunset: 7:23 PM
Current conditions as of Fri, 03 Sep 2010 4:53 am MDT

Keystone, SD - Fair
	40°F High: 72°F   Low: 48°F	Wind: 0 mph N Humidity: 70% Pressure: 30.37 in.	Sunrise: 6:20 AM Sunset: 7:26 PM
Current conditions as of Fri, 03 Sep 2010 4:53 am MDT

Lead, SD - Fair
	40°F High: 69°F   Low: 44°F	Wind: 0 mph N Humidity: 70% Pressure: 30.37 in.	Sunrise: 6:20 AM Sunset: 7:26 PM
Current conditions as of Fri, 03 Sep 2010 4:53 am MDT

Murdo, SD - Fair
	50°F High: 75°F   Low: 45°F	Wind: 9 mph WNW Humidity: 80% Pressure: 30.22 in.	Sunrise: 7:05 AM Sunset: 8:14 PM
Current conditions as of Fri, 03 Sep 2010 5:53 am CDT

Rapid City, SD - Fair
	43°F High: 74°F   Low: 47°F	Wind: 3 mph W Humidity: 76% Pressure: 30.3 in.	Sunrise: 6:17 AM Sunset: 7:25 PM
Current conditions as of Fri, 03 Sep 2010 4:55 am MDT

Spearfish, SD - Fair
	37°F High: 72°F   Low: 45°F	Wind: 8 mph S Humidity: 87% Pressure: 30.35 in.	Sunrise: 6:22 AM Sunset: 7:31 PM
Current conditions as of Fri, 03 Sep 2010 3:55 am MDT

Sturgis, SD - Fair
	43°F High: 75°F   Low: 49°F	Wind: 3 mph W Humidity: 76% Pressure: 30.3 in.	Sunrise: 6:17 AM Sunset: 7:25 PM
Current conditions as of Fri, 03 Sep 2010 4:55 am MDT

Wall, SD - Fair
	45°F High: 78°F   Low: 48°F	Wind: 9 mph WNW Humidity: 74% Pressure: 30.32 in.	Sunrise: 6:17 AM Sunset: 7:25 PM
Current conditions as of Fri, 03 Sep 2010 4:52 am MDT