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Weather in Rapid City, South Dakota for August 2026

Your guide to Rapid City weather in August - trends and predictions

    Temperatures

  • In general, the average temperature in Rapid City at the beginning of August is 31.4 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly cool down, reaching an average of 26.4 °C by the end of August.

    • Rain 🌧️

  • The climate of Rapid City in August is notably wet, with an average of 14 rainy days, and a total of 64.5 mm of precipitation.

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Average dry days
17
Dry days
Average rainy days
14
Rainy days
Average snowy days
0
Snow days
Average temperatures
29°/18°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
22 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
51 %
Avg humidity

Rapid City Weather August

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July
September
Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.Sun.
1
Sunny
29°
2
Sunny
34°
3
Cloudy
31°
4
Cloudy
34°
5
Overcast
29°
6
Patchy rain possible
31°
7
Moderate or heavy rain shower
32°
8
Partly cloudy
25°
9
Partly cloudy
26°
10
Overcast
26°
11
Patchy rain possible
27°
12
Cloudy
27°
13
Overcast
33°
14
Patchy rain possible
32°
15
Cloudy
29°
16
Patchy rain possible
29°
17
Sunny
30°
18
Moderate rain at times
31°
19
Patchy rain possible
33°
20
Sunny
32°
21
Partly cloudy
34°
22
Sunny
28°
23
Sunny
27°
24
Partly cloudy
29°
25
Cloudy
27°
26
Moderate or heavy rain shower
26°
27
Sunny
26°
28
Sunny
28°
29
Sunny
24°
30
Sunny
25°
31
Sunny
29°

Temperatures trend during August in Rapid City

See the weather trend as well as the moving average line

August weather in Rapid City day by day

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July September
Date Weather Temperatures Rain UV More
Aug. 1 Sunny
Sunny
 29° /17° 0 mm 7
Aug. 2 Sunny
Sunny
 34° /19° 0 mm 8
Aug. 3 Cloudy
Cloudy
 31° /21° 0 mm 7
Aug. 4 Cloudy
Cloudy
 34° /20° 0 mm 8
Aug. 5 Overcast
Overcast
 29° /16° 1.2 mm 7
Aug. 6 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 31° /18° 2 mm 7
Aug. 7 Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 32° /19° 2.7 mm 7
Aug. 8 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 25° /16° 0.2 mm 6
Aug. 9 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 26° /14° 0 mm 7
Aug. 10 Overcast
Overcast
 26° /14° 0 mm 7
Aug. 11 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 27° /16° 1.8 mm 7
Aug. 12 Cloudy
Cloudy
 27° /14° 0.2 mm 7
Aug. 13 Overcast
Overcast
 33° /19° 3.7 mm 7
Aug. 14 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 32° /19° 0.9 mm 7
Aug. 15 Cloudy
Cloudy
 29° /18° 14.4 mm 7
Aug. 16 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 29° /19° 6.5 mm 7
Aug. 17 Sunny
Sunny
 30° /17° 1.9 mm 8
Aug. 18 Moderate rain at times
Moderate rain at times
 31° /20° 2 mm 7
Aug. 19 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 33° /19° 0.2 mm 8
Aug. 20 Sunny
Sunny
 32° /18° 0 mm 8
Aug. 21 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 34° /21° 0 mm 8
Aug. 22 Sunny
Sunny
 28° /20° 1.7 mm 7
Aug. 23 Sunny
Sunny
 27° /16° 0 mm 7
Aug. 24 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 29° /18° 0 mm 7
Aug. 25 Cloudy
Cloudy
 27° /18° 0 mm 7
Aug. 26 Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 26° /15° 5.3 mm 6
Aug. 27 Sunny
Sunny
 26° /14° 0 mm 7
Aug. 28 Sunny
Sunny
 28° /16° 8.4 mm 7
Aug. 29 Sunny
Sunny
 24° /15° 1.5 mm 6
Aug. 30 Sunny
Sunny
 25° /14° 9.7 mm 6
Aug. 31 Sunny
Sunny
 29° /16° 0.5 mm 8
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Rapid City in August is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Rapid City forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Rapid City in August - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Rapid City during August?

During August, expect a variety of temperatures with highs around 29° and lows near 18°, suitable for diverse activities and preferences.

How much rainfall should be expected in Rapid City during August?

Moderate rainfall is anticipated in Rapid City during August, with a total of 64.5 mm spread over approximately 14 days. Considering plans for rainy days is advisable.

What are the typical wind conditions in Rapid City during August?

The average wind speed in Rapid City during August is 22 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

August rainfall patterns in Rapid City

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Rapid Citys August weather 💧
Typically, Rapid City has 14 rainy days in August with a total of 64.5 mm of rainfall.

UV exposure in Rapid City during August

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