The weather in February in Rapid City

It's cold in February in Rapid City with an average temperature of 4°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of -1°C to a high of 8°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -12°C and -5°C.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in February for Rapid City, South Dakota. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 22°C in 2017, Rapid City reached the highest temperature in February over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -22°C in 2021. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -28°C to a highest value of 8°C.

Precipitation and snowfall

In February, there is an average of 24 mm of precipitation, spread over 6 days. Of the total precipitation, about 28 cm falls as snow in February. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Daily weather in February for Rapid City

Click on any day in February to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Rapid City. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

February weather comparison

  Rapid City New York
Average temperature 4°C 6°C
Max. temperature 8°C 10°C
Min. temperature -12°C -5°C
Total precipitation 24 mm 82 mm
Rainy days 6 days 11 days
Total snowfall 28 cm 34 cm
Snowy days 13 days 12 days

Start of February

The month of February starts in Rapid City with really cold temps, averaging around 2°C during the day and nights dipping to about -9°C.

Mid February

By mid-February, daytime temps rise to around 5°C, with nights around -7°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.

End of February

By the end of February, the average daytime temperature in Rapid City is around 5°C, while nighttime temps are about -8°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 4 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in February in Rapid City, South Dakota. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in February in Rapid City

Temperature in February in Rapid City over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in February in Rapid City, South Dakota. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in February in Rapid City

Total precipitation in February in Rapid City over the years

Daily Snowfall in February in Rapid City

Snowfall in February in Rapid City per year

Daily UV index in February in Rapid City

This chart shows the average daily UV index in February in Rapid City, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Rapid City by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Rapid City. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.