Rapid City in December
5.0out of 10
Not the best time
Cold: highs around 3°C. Some rain: about 4 rainy days.
3°CAvg high
-7°CAvg low
4Rainy days (15 mm)
8:43 hDaylight
07:28Sunrise · 16:10 Sunset
Why this score
- Cold: highs around 3°C
- Some rain: about 4 rainy days
- Nights fall to about -7°C
What to wear and pack
- Winter coat, hat and scarf
- Gloves for freezing mornings
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in December is fairly consistent from year to year (2.1 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3°C | -8°C | 13 mm | 4 | – | – | 4.8 |
| February | 4°C | -7°C | 20 mm | 5 | – | – | 4.8 |
| March | 9°C | -3°C | 40 mm | 8 | – | – | 5.7 |
| April | 14°C | 1°C | 80 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.1 |
| May | 19°C | 6°C | 112 mm | 14 | – | – | 6.5 |
| June | 24°C | 12°C | 97 mm | 14 | – | – | 7.1 |
| July | 29°C | 15°C | 78 mm | 14 | – | – | 7.3 |
| August | 28°C | 14°C | 61 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.6 |
| September | 24°C | 9°C | 41 mm | 7 | – | – | 8.2 |
| October | 15°C | 3°C | 50 mm | 7 | – | – | 7.0 |
| November | 8°C | -3°C | 20 mm | 4 | – | – | 5.9 |
| December | 3°C | -7°C | 15 mm | 4 | – | – | 5.0 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Rapid City in December?
Daytime highs average 3°C and nights about -7°C.
When is the best time to visit Rapid City?
The best months are September, August.