Weather forecast for todayRapids City, IL

Weather forecast for today

Current condition 2:24 am CDT

  • 45°F
  • Feels like:
    45°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 3mphS 180°
  • Humidity: 75%
  • Dewpoint: 37°F
  • Pressure: 30.36"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Currently, perfect visibility under a vast, clear sky.
The temperature is a frosty 44.6°F. The current temperature is near the lowest anticipated 41°F for today.

Monday Oct 19, 2026

  • 70°F
  • 41°F
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 4mphSSE 167°
  • Humidity: 56%
  • UV index: 4
  • Sunrise: 7:18 am CDT
  • Sunset: 6:14 pm CDT
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Today, in Rapids City, a pleasant, mostly sunny outlook is in place.
Day and night temperatures will contrast sharply, from a maximum of a pleasant 69.8°F to a minimum of a cold 41°F.
The warmer conditions bring a maximum of 69.8°F, more representative of September than October.
Sunrise will be at 7:18 am and sunset at 6:14 pm; the daylight will last for 10h and 56min.

Hourly overview

Hourly temperatures

Warmest hour: 3 pm 68°C.
Coldest hour: 7 am 39°C.

Chance of precipitation

Highest chance: 2%.

Hourly weather forecast

  • 4 am
  • 43°F
  • Feels like:
    43°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 2mphSSW 195°
  • Humidity: 81%
  • Pressure: 30.36"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 6 am
  • 39°F
  • Feels like:
    39°F
Clear
Clear
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 3mphS 173°
  • Humidity: 90%
  • Pressure: 30.36"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Sunrise: 7:18 am
  • 8 am
  • 41°F
  • Feels like:
    39°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 3mphS 176°
  • Humidity: 90%
  • Pressure: 30.36"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 10 am
  • 54°F
  • Feels like:
    52°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 4mphS 170°
  • Humidity: 66%
  • Pressure: 30.39"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 2
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  • 12 pm
  • 63°F
  • Feels like:
    63°F
Sunny
Sunny
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 4mphS 177°
  • Humidity: 46%
  • Pressure: 30.36"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 4
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  • 2 pm
  • 68°F
  • Feels like:
    68°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 4mphS 170°
  • Humidity: 39%
  • Pressure: 30.33"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 3
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  • 4 pm
  • 68°F
  • Feels like:
    68°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 0%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 4mphSSE 165°
  • Humidity: 37%
  • Pressure: 30.3"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 1
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  • 6 pm
  • 63°F
  • Feels like:
    63°F
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 1%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 2mphSE 135°
  • Humidity: 49%
  • Pressure: 30.3"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Sunset: 6:14 pm
  • 8 pm
  • 54°F
  • Feels like:
    54°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 2%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 2mphESE 120°
  • Humidity: 67%
  • Pressure: 30.3"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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  • 10 pm
  • 50°F
  • Feels like:
    50°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 3%
  • Precipitation: 0"
  • Wind: 2mphESE 117°
  • Humidity: 76%
  • Pressure: 30.33"Hg
  • Visibility: 10mi
  • UV index: 0
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Today, in Rapids City, a combination of cloud-filled and sun-filled weather is expected.
The temperature will vary between the highest temperature of 68°F and the lowest temperature of 39.2°F. The warmest part of the day will be from 2 pm to 4 pm.
The temperature will feel more consistent with September's average high than the expected maximum for October. Forecasts indicate a night temperature moderately lower than the usual October minimum of 45°F.
Updated: Oct 19, 2026 @ 07:24:39 UTC
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Frequently asked questions

The current temperature (2:24 am CDT) is 44.6°F.

Today, in Rapids City, sunshine will take center stage, with just faint traces of clouds.

Today, the maximum temperature will be 69.8°F, while the minimum temperature will be 41°F.
The maximum temperature will be moderately higher than the average highest temperature of 61.3°F in October. The lowest temperature will be also slightly cooler than the average low of 45°F.

On Monday, in Rapids City, sunrise will be at 7:18 am and sunset at 6:14 pm (CDT).

In Rapids City, today, there will be 10h and 56min of daylight.