What is today's weather forecast for Rapid Valley, SD?

Today's forecast for Rapid Valley shows a low of 26 degrees Fahrenheit. A slight chance of rain before midnight, then a slight chance of snow between midnight and 2am.

What is the 7-day weather forecast for Rapid Valley, SD?

The 7-day forecast for Rapid Valley shows highs from 23 to 39 degrees and lows from 6 to 26 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 6 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Rapid Valley, SD this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Rapid Valley this week. Precipitation chances: Monday (20% chance), Thursday (20% chance), Friday (50% chance), Saturday (50% chance), Sunday (50% chance), Monday (50% chance).

How accurate is the Rapid Valley weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Rapid Valley forecasts using National Weather Service data and current conditions from the nearest available weather stations, often miles closer than regional airports, for the most precise local forecasts.

Rapid Valley, SD Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

WEATHER ALERTS - High Wind Warning - Air Quality Alert

Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station

Switch to Metric Units

47°F
Feels Like 44°F

Humidity 57% Dew Point 33°F Wind SE 6 MPH Gusts 9 Barometer 29.78 in.

Report from a MADIS/MESONET weather station 3.1 mi. WSW of central Rapid Valley
at 5:07 PM Mon, Nov 24, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

MonNov 24

20%

TueNov 25

WedNov 26

ThuNov 27

FriNov 28

50%

SatNov 29

50%

SunNov 30

50%

7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

Cooling trend continues with high temperatures dropping from 37°F to 23°F. Unsettled weather expected with snow likely on at least 5 days.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 7°F below the historical average for November-December. Normal highs for this period are around 41°F with lows around 19°F.

This Date in Weather History

1812 - Southwesterly winds of hurricane force sank ships and unroofed buildings at Philadelphia and New York City.

Rapid Valley, SD 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Monday Nov 24

Night: A slight chance of rain before midnight, then a slight chance of snow between midnight and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. Wind chill values as low as 12. Windy, with a south wind 11 to 21 mph becoming northwest 24 to 34 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tuesday Nov 25

Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. Wind chill values as low as 9. Windy, with a northwest wind 29 to 39 mph decreasing to 18 to 28 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 17 mph.

Wednesday Nov 26

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Wind chill values as low as 18. Calm wind becoming southeast around 6 mph in the morning.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. Light and variable wind.

Thursday Nov 27

Day: Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Light and variable wind becoming southeast 5 to 8 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 17 mph.

Night: A 20 percent chance of snow after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Southeast wind around 6 mph.

Friday Nov 28

Day: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. East wind 6 to 13 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.

Night: A chance of snow, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.

Saturday Nov 29

Day: A chance of snow, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30.

Night: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.

Sunday Nov 30

Day: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23.

Night: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6.

Monday Dec 1

Day: A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 29.

About Rapid Valley, SD

Rapid Valley is a census-designated place (CDP) and unincorporated community in Pennington County, South Dakota, United States, and a suburb of Rapid City. The population was 8,098 at the 2020 census. Rapid Valley has been a retreat for people living in Rapid City due to its low crime, cheap land, and views of the Black Hills. Rapid Valley is home to many industrial and financial businesses, and is the headquarters for many corporations specializing in transport and engineering.

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