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Rapid City in February

An off month — score 38 of 100

Typical February days in Rapid City reach about 38°F with nights near 14°F; about 8 inches of snow falls in a typical month.

What to pack for Rapid City in February

• A real winter coat — typical nights drop below freezing, to about 14°F.
• Layers — afternoons run about 24° warmer than mornings.
• A compact rain layer — about 7 days see rain in a typical February.
• Insulated boots and a winter kit — a typical February brings about 8 inches of snow.

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February vs. the alternatives

The whole year in Rapid City

Averages are the 1991–2020 climate normals (NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information) for the station named on each page. Rain days = days with at least 0.01 in of precipitation. Daylight is computed for the middle of the month.