February weather in Rapid City, SD
The average temperature in Rapid City in February is 27.9°F (17.5°F–38.3°F). Average precipitation: 0.53 inches. Average snowfall is 9.1 inches.
February is a winter month in Rapid City, and is cooler than the annual average of 48°F. Daily temperatures swing about 20.8°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 7 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 10h 14m. For travel, February is cold.
Avg High
38.3°F
Avg Low
17.5°F
Precipitation
0.53 in
Snow
9.1 in
February records in Rapid City
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 1 | 68.0°F (2020) | -23.1°F (1996) | 0.04 in (2010) |
| February 2 | 62.1°F (2019) | -23.1°F (1996) | 0.19 in (2016) |
| February 3 | 63.0°F (2005) | -16.1°F (1996) | 0.71 in (1997) |
| February 4 | 73.0°F (2005) | -13.0°F (1996) | 0.16 in (2010) |
| February 5 | 69.1°F (2026) | -11.9°F (2014) | 0.08 in (2021) |
| February 6 | 73.0°F (2015) | -14.1°F (2014) | 0.23 in (2001) |
| February 7 | 69.1°F (2015) | -14.1°F (2019) | 0.36 in (2001) |
| February 8 | 66.0°F (2000) | -14.1°F (2011) | 0.16 in (2018) |
| February 9 | 70.0°F (1996) | -7.1°F (2021) | 0.21 in (2009) |
| February 10 | 63.0°F (2016) | -11.0°F (2025) | 0.14 in (2013) |
| February 11 | 60.1°F (2005) | -13.0°F (2021) | 0.15 in (2008) |
| February 12 | 57.0°F (2011) | -14.1°F (2021) | 0.22 in (2007) |
| February 13 | 66.0°F (1999) | -15.0°F (2021) | 0.15 in (2009) |
| February 14 | 61.0°F (2011) | -16.1°F (2021) | 0.19 in (2024) |
| February 15 | 68.0°F (2017) | -16.1°F (2021) | 0.28 in (2019) |
| February 16 | 72.0°F (2017) | -11.0°F (2006) | 0.16 in (1998) |
| February 17 | 63.0°F (2017) | -16.1°F (2006) | 0.14 in (1998) |
| February 18 | 70.0°F (2016) | -17.0°F (2025) | 0.25 in (2018) |
| February 19 | 68.0°F (2017) | -18.0°F (2025) | 0.19 in (2018) |
| February 20 | 62.1°F (2017) | -20.0°F (2025) | 0.57 in (2011) |
| February 21 | 69.1°F (2017) | -9.0°F (2018) | 0.10 in (2023) |
| February 22 | 66.9°F (2000) | -11.9°F (2022) | 0.36 in (2023) |
| February 23 | 60.1°F (2000) | -14.1°F (2023) | 0.22 in (2017) |
| February 24 | 61.0°F (2000) | -15.0°F (2023) | 0.49 in (2020) |
| February 25 | 70.0°F (1999) | -9.9°F (2011) | 0.32 in (2020) |
| February 26 | 66.9°F (2024) | -8.0°F (2011) | 0.06 in (2011) |
| February 27 | 68.0°F (2016) | -5.1°F (2015) | 0.26 in (2021) |
| February 28 | 68.0°F (2006) | -4.0°F (1996) | 0.32 in (2004) |
| February 29 | 64.9°F (2024) | -5.1°F (1996) | 0.54 in (2004) |