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The weather in Rapid City in December is very cold with temperatures between -7°C and 1°C, warm clothes are a must.
You can expect about 3 to 8 days of rain in Rapid City during the month of December. It’s a good idea to bring along your umbrella so that you don’t get caught in poor weather.
Rapid City is going to experience quite a number of days of snow during December. It’s the perfect time to build snowmen, drink hot cocoa, and have a snowball fight. Just remember to wear a warm scarf and a pair of mittens!
Our weather forecast can give you a great sense of what weather to expect in Rapid City in December 2024.
If you’re planning to visit Rapid City in the near future, we highly recommend that you review the 14 day weather forecast for Rapid City before you arrive.
| Month | Temperatures | Rainy Days | Dry Days | Snowy Days | Rainfall | Weather | More details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1° / -7° | 5 | 14 | 13 | 23 mm | Awful | Rapid City in January |
| February | 1° / -8° | 5 | 10 | 14 | 35 mm | Awful | Rapid City in February |
| March | 8° / -2° | 5 | 17 | 10 | 57 mm | Bad | Rapid City in March |
| April | 12° / 1° | 7 | 16 | 7 | 115 mm | Awful | Rapid City in April |
| May | 18° / 7° | 10 | 19 | 2 | 139 mm | Bad | Rapid City in May |
| June | 26° / 13° | 7 | 23 | 0 | 122 mm | Good | Rapid City in June |
| July | 30° / 18° | 7 | 24 | 0 | 117 mm | Ok | Rapid City in July |
| August | 29° / 17° | 6 | 25 | 0 | 96 mm | Good | Rapid City in August |
| September | 24° / 13° | 3 | 27 | 0 | 56 mm | Perfect | Rapid City in September |
| October | 14° / 4° | 3 | 23 | 4 | 63 mm | Ok | Rapid City in October |
| November | 8° / -1° | 3 | 21 | 6 | 25 mm | Bad | Rapid City in November |
| December | 1° / -7° | 3 | 17 | 11 | 30 mm | Awful | Rapid City in December |