Barometric Pressure in Rapid City, South Dakota, US

The pressure in Rapid City, United States is predicted to drop over the next few hours, with an average pressure of 900.7 hPa today, which is lower than normal.

Weather prediction: Expect wet, unsettled weather and a strong breeze

The daily total fluctuation in pressure in Rapid City is 10.6 hPa, with a low of 896.2 hPa and a high of 906.8 hPa. The daily average here is lower than in most cities around the world.

Forecast

Rapid City's weather patterns cause big changes in barometric pressure. Pressure drops when storms come and rises when they leave. These changes can make people feel tired or headachy.

Rapid City is high up in the Black Hills, which affects atmospheric pressure. The hills block or redirect winds, making pressure vary more than in flat areas. This causes more weather changes.

In winter, pressure is usually low, bringing cold air and snow. In summer, pressure is higher, bringing warm air and thunderstorms. Spring and fall have more moderate pressure with mixed weather.

Rapid City has a semi-arid climate with big temperature differences and low humidity. This causes big pressure changes, which can make the weather feel more extreme.