Weather Forecast for Rapid City

South Dakota, United States of America

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Current Weather - Rapid City: -4°C

South Dakota, United States of America

Clear

Feels like -11°C

Wind

25 km/h NW

Humidity

63%

Pressure

1000 mb

UV Index

0

Visibility

16 km

Sunny

Sunny

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

High

7°C

Low

-4°C

Rain Chance

0%

Hourly Forecast

Sunny 6°C
14:00
Sunny 6°C
15:00
Sunny 5°C
16:00
Partly Cloudy 4°C
17:00
Overcast 4°C
18:00
Clear 2°C
19:00
Overcast 1°C
20:00
Overcast 0°C
21:00
Overcast -0°C
22:00
Overcast -1°C
23:00
Feb 19

Day Statistics

Maximum Wind

31 km/h

Humidity

47%

Precipitation

0 mm

UV Index

1

Visibility

10 km

Rain Chance

0%

Snow Chance

0%

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

06:47 AM

Sunset

05:27 PM

Moonrise

07:22 AM

Moonset

07:06 PM

Moon Phase

Waxing Crescent

Moon Illumination

0%

Air Quality

PM2.5

2.1

μg/m³

PM10

2.5

μg/m³

NO₂

2.9

μg/m³

O₃

77.4

μg/m³

SO₂

1.9

μg/m³

CO

169.6

μg/m³

US EPA Index: 1 GB DEFRA Index: 1

Weather Alerts

Wind Advisory issued February 17 at 10:29PM MST until February 18 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Rapid City SD

Ziebach; Pennington Co Plains; Haakon; Northern Jackson; Mellette; Todd; Tripp; Southern Meade Co Plains; Southern Jackson Feb 17, 10:29 PM - Feb 18, 05:00 AM
Severity: Moderate Urgency: Expected

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Ziebach County, including portions of the Cheyenne River Reservation, Southern Jackson County, including portions of the Pine Ridge Reservation, Mellette and Todd Counties, including portions of the Rosebud Reservation, Pennington Co Plains, Haakon, Northern Jackson, Tripp, and Southern Meade Co Plains. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST /6 AM CST/ Wednesday. * 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.

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

Event: Wind Advisory Certainty: Likely Category: Met

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 18 at 1:33AM MST until February 19 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Rapid City SD

Northern Black Hills; Northern Foothills; Southern Foothills; Central Black Hills; Southern Black Hills; Eastern Fall River; Southern Oglala Lakota; Wyoming Black Hills Feb 18, 01:33 AM - Feb 18, 04:45 PM
Severity: Moderate Urgency: Expected

* WHAT...Snow and patchy blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwestern, southwestern, and the Black Hills of South Dakota and the Black Hills of Wyoming. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 5 PM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The combination of falling snow and winds will lead to periods of blowing snow that may briefly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Event: Winter Weather Advisory Certainty: Likely Category: Met

High Wind Warning issued February 17 at 5:01PM MST until February 18 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Rapid City SD

Harding; Northern Perkins; Butte; Northern Meade Co Plains; Southern Perkins Feb 17, 05:01 PM - Feb 18, 05:00 AM
Severity: Severe Urgency: Expected

* WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Butte, Harding, Northern Meade Co Plains, Northern Perkins, and Southern Perkins. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...The high winds may damage roofs, small outbuildings, and signs. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Strong winds can cause blowing dust, reduced visibility, and flying debris.

A high wind warning means 40 mph winds, or gusts over 60 mph, are expected or occurring. If you are outdoors, watch for flying or falling objects that may injure you. Use caution if you must drive.

Event: High Wind Warning Certainty: Likely Category: Met