OVERALL LIVING SCORED
The Brutal Truth About Relocating to Rapid City, SD
Thinking of moving to Rapid City? Here is your comprehensive relocation weather guide, based on a 30-year historical climate analysis. Here's what it's like to live in Rapid City.
🥵 THE MISERY INDEXGrade D
30-Year Historical Average
Avg Days Over 90°F19 (5%)
Avg Days Under 32°F144 (39%)
Wet/Rainy Days53 (15%)
☁️ SEASONAL DEPRESSIONGrade A
30-Year Historical Average
Clear Sun Days295 (81%)
Gloomy Overcast Days24 (7%)
Avg Solar Energy Potential4.5 kWh/m²
🏡 HOMEOWNER NIGHTMARESGrade F
Utility & Damage Risk Averages
Heating Demand (HDD)6728 (High)
Cooling Demand (CDD)735 (Avg)
Days w/ 40mph+ Gusts33 (9%)
🌱 YARD & GARDENGrade D
30-Year Agricultural Averages
Avg Frost-Free Days162 Days
Avg Last Spring FreezeMay 3
Avg First Fall FreezeOct 12
Yearly Water Demand46.1"
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