Virtual Rain Gauge Map

Measured from radar and rain gauges by Precip.
Sat, Nov 7 total: 0.00"
Totals are for the center of Rapid City, SD 57702 — open the free Precip app or pan the radar map below for your exact address.

The Precip app measured 0.00" of rain in Rapid City, SD 57702 over the last 24 hours and 0.23" over the past 7 days. So far in 2026, Rapid City has received 13.44" of rain , 31.5% below average (normal to date: 19.62").
Observed 24-hour daily precipitation totals measured by Precip
Accumulated monthly rainfall compared to 30-year normal averages
| Month | 2026 Total | 30-Yr Normal | vs. Normal |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0.38" | 0.41" | −0.03" (−7%) |
| February | 0.09" | 0.58" | −0.48" (−84%) |
| March | 0.72" | 1.03" | −0.31" (−30%) |
| April | 1.15" | 2.31" | −1.15" (−50%) |
| May | 2.42" | 3.96" | −1.53" (−39%) |
| June | 1.32" | 3.41" | −2.08" (−61%) |
| July | 2.42" | 2.71" | −0.29" (−11%) |
| August | 2.44" | 2.07" | +0.37" (+18%) |
| September | 2.16" | 1.45" | +0.71" (+49%) |
| October | 0.06" | 1.55" | −1.50" (−96%) |
| November (to date) | 0.27" | 0.15" | +0.12" (+82%) |
| 2026 YTD Total | 13.44" | 19.62" | −6.18" (31.5% below average) |