Climate Central
  • Donate
  • Resources
  • Climate Central

    Climate change in Rapid City, South Dakota

    Climate change is affecting locations like Rapid City in a variety of ways. In fall, these impacts include more unusually warm days, more frequent fire weather, and increased food prices.

    Explore these pages to learn how people in Rapid City are at risk in a warming world.


    Rapid City's climate threats in include:

    Explore some ways climate change is affecting Rapid City in fall

    More warm fall days

    Fall (September-November) has warmed nationwide since 1970.

    More fire weather

    Wildfire seasons are lengthening and intensifying.

    Impacts to food prices

    Extreme events fueled by climate change can damage crops, reduce yields, and disrupt supply chains.

    More graphics about Rapid City and climate change

    Browse climate-related graphics for all seasons localized for Rapid City, available for download and use consistent with our Terms of use.

    Filter by keywords
    Show per page:

    Discover more nearby

    See all supported locations