Weather in Rapid City: January
| Average day temperature: | 33.1°F | |
| Average night temperature: | 22.5°F | |
| Number of sunny days: | 15 days | |
| Day length: | 8.9 - 9.8 hours | |
| Number of rainy days: | 0 days | |
| Precipitation totals: | 0.2 in. | |
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February
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Air temperature in January, °F
Show year:
2026
2025
2024
The highest day temperature during January of 2026 was 61°F. At the same time the lowest night temperature was -7°F. Daily and nightly averages during January were 37.9°F and 25.4°F.
Sunny, partly cloudy and cloudy days
Mostly all days in January are sunny but cloudy days are also possible.
Precipitation total in January, in.
Precipitation total value in Rapid City in January is 0.2 in. Other months of the year show relatively similar values.
Wind speed in January, mph
The average wind speed value in January is 8.9 mph
Average sunny hours
This chart shows average number of hours during the day when sunlight can reach the ground. It depends on day length and cloudiness during the day. The average number of sunny hours in January is: 6.1.
Best time for vacation in Rapid City
Rapid City on a weather map
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Name
°F
24 Hours Forecast
Rapid City
Local time: 12:52
March 31, tuesday
1500

45°F
NW
12 mph
12 mph
1800

48°F
NW
16 mph
16 mph
2100

41°F
NW
15 mph
15 mph
April 01, wednesday
0000

34°F
NW
17 mph
17 mph
0300

32°F
NW
16 mph
16 mph
0600

30°F
N
17 mph
17 mph
0900

32°F
NW
15 mph
15 mph
1200

34°F
NW
12 mph
12 mph




























