July weather in Rapid City, SD
The average temperature in Rapid City in July is 73.0°F (61.6°F–84.4°F). Average precipitation: 2.62 inches.
July is a summer month in Rapid City, and is warmer than the annual average of 48°F. Daily temperatures swing about 22.8°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 11 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 14h 60m. For travel, July is a comfortable month to visit.
Avg High
84.4°F
Avg Low
61.6°F
Precipitation
2.62 in
Daylight
14h 60m
July records in Rapid City
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 1 | 98.1°F (2007) | 46.9°F (2001) | 0.64 in (2025) |
| July 2 | 96.1°F (2010) | 48.9°F (2001) | 0.37 in (2006) |
| July 3 | 100.0°F (2012) | 48.9°F (1997) | 1.45 in (2004) |
| July 4 | 96.1°F (2002) | 50.0°F (1997) | 2.03 in (2019) |
| July 5 | 102.0°F (2017) | 51.1°F (2004) | 0.87 in (2020) |
| July 6 | 102.0°F (2007) | 50.0°F (2004) | 1.13 in (2008) |
| July 7 | 105.1°F (2007) | 50.0°F (2010) | 0.31 in (2001) |
| July 8 | 99.0°F (2005) | 54.0°F (1996) | 0.42 in (2019) |
| July 9 | 100.9°F (2005) | 54.0°F (1996) | 0.41 in (2000) |
| July 10 | 97.0°F (2008) | 48.9°F (1999) | 0.33 in (2022) |
| July 11 | 99.0°F (2012) | 51.1°F (1999) | 0.63 in (2023) |
| July 12 | 100.0°F (2024) | 52.0°F (2008) | 0.29 in (2019) |
| July 13 | 102.0°F (2003) | 53.1°F (1996) | 0.63 in (2009) |
| July 14 | 100.9°F (2012) | 53.1°F (2020) | 1.20 in (2019) |
| July 15 | 106.0°F (2006) | 48.9°F (2014) | 1.25 in (2001) |
| July 16 | 105.1°F (2005) | 51.1°F (1999) | 0.74 in (2025) |
| July 17 | 99.0°F (2002) | 52.0°F (2025) | 1.75 in (1999) |
| July 18 | 105.1°F (2022) | 53.1°F (2000) | 0.91 in (1997) |
| July 19 | 102.9°F (2012) | 51.1°F (2000) | 0.77 in (2013) |
| July 20 | 100.0°F (2012) | 55.0°F (2000) | 1.48 in (2002) |
| July 21 | 102.0°F (2007) | 57.0°F (1997) | 1.26 in (2018) |
| July 22 | 100.9°F (2007) | 53.1°F (2002) | 0.36 in (2014) |
| July 23 | 100.9°F (2007) | 54.0°F (2004) | 0.81 in (2025) |
| July 24 | 104.0°F (2003) | 53.1°F (2004) | 2.22 in (2022) |
| July 25 | 105.1°F (2024) | 50.0°F (2004) | 0.23 in (2007) |
| July 26 | 99.0°F (2021) | 50.0°F (2005) | 0.71 in (2006) |
| July 27 | 106.0°F (2021) | 51.1°F (2005) | 1.24 in (2015) |
| July 28 | 104.0°F (2006) | 51.1°F (2013) | 0.40 in (2020) |
| July 29 | 102.9°F (2006) | 51.1°F (2009) | 0.61 in (2025) |
| July 30 | 104.0°F (2006) | 51.1°F (2009) | 0.50 in (2001) |
| July 31 | 100.0°F (2011) | 53.1°F (1999) | 1.96 in (1999) |