Weather in Rapid City: May
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Average day temperature: | 62.7°F |
| Average night temperature: | 47.0°F | |
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Number of sunny days: | 12 days |
| Day length: | 14.2 - 15.3 hours | |
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Number of rainy days: | 2 days |
| Precipitation totals: | 1.3 in. | |
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Air temperature in May, °F
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The highest day temperature during May of 2025 was 89°F. At the same time the lowest night temperature was 34°F. Daily and nightly averages during May were 62.3°F and 49.8°F.
Sunny, partly cloudy and cloudy days
Number of sunny, partly cloudy and cloudy days in May is almost equal.
Precipitation total in May, in.
Precipitation total value in Rapid City in May is 1.3 in. Other months of the year show relatively similar values.
Wind speed in May, mph
The average wind speed value in May is 8.9 mph It makes May one of the most windy months of the year.
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 May is: 8.5.
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24 Hours Forecast
Rapid City
Local time: 22:27
December 05, friday
0000
34°F
E
6 mph
6 mph
0300
28°F
E
6 mph
6 mph
0600
30°F
SE
9 mph
9 mph
0900
30°F
SE
13 mph
13 mph
1200
39°F
SE
19 mph
19 mph
1500
41°F
SE
19 mph
19 mph
1800
36°F
S
6 mph
6 mph
2100
28°F
N
6 mph
6 mph
