Sunny and warmer today; clouds and a few showers Thursday.

Rapid City 7 Day Forecast
Published: May. 22, 2024 at 7:26 AM EDT

RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) - Plentiful sunshine is expected for most of today, then clouds will develop and move into the area by late afternoon. Temperatures will range from the 60s to the 70s.

Thursday will be in the 60s for many, with a few in the 70s. Skies are partly to mostly cloudy through the day. A few showers and storms are possible, but the best chance for storms will be closer toward central South Dakota. Widespread rain will develop in northern Wyoming where highs will only be in the 50s.

We’ll cool off Friday with highs in the 50s and 60s, but it will be mostly sunny. Look for gusty northwest winds early in the day. Temperatures on Saturday will be in the 60s and 70s with a few showers and storms possible. The best chance of rain will arrive Sunday, with a few showers lingering on Memorial Day. Temperatures will be cooler Sunday and Monday with highs in the 60s for many. Some spots will be in the 50s Monday.

A much warmer and drier pattern sets up after Memorial day and into the early part of June. Highs in the 70s and 80s likely.

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