Stay updated with real-time air quality in Rapid City, South Dakota featuring accurate data on AQI, PM2.5, PM10, O3, NO2, SO2, and CO levels. Use our interactive map and detailed forecasts to monitor pollution trends, manage health risks, and plan your daily activities with confidence.
Live AQI (Air Quality Index)
36
Good
Rapid City, South Dakota
Last updated: ... (Local time)
Good
Fine
Moderate
Poor
Very poor
Hazardous
3.27 μg/m³
0
12.1
35.5
55.5
250.5
500.5+
39.00 μg/m³
0
55
155
255
425
605+
19.43 ppb
0
55
71
86
201
201+
1.15 ppb
0
36
76
186
605
1005+
3.20 ppb
0
54
101
361
1250
2050+
0.30 ppm
0
4.5
9.5
12.5
230.5
50.5+
Pollen Level
Moderate
Rapid City, South Dakota
Rapid City, South Dakota
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AQI 58
Moderate
13.41μg/m³
PM2.5
47.35μg/m³
PM10
11.92ppb
O3
1.27ppb
SO2
1.15ppb
NO2
0.13ppm
CO
AQI 62
Moderate
14.83μg/m³
PM2.5
65.69μg/m³
PM10
25.66ppb
O3
0.19ppb
SO2
2.91ppb
NO2
0.21ppm
CO
AQI 69
Moderate
19.07μg/m³
PM2.5
84.87μg/m³
PM10
24.84ppb
O3
1.78ppb
SO2
1.48ppb
NO2
0.13ppm
CO
AQI 92
Moderate
30.61μg/m³
PM2.5
132.58μg/m³
PM10
17.88ppb
O3
1.08ppb
SO2
0.91ppb
NO2
0.20ppm
CO
AQI 56
Moderate
11.50μg/m³
PM2.5
50.99μg/m³
PM10
25.08ppb
O3
0.93ppb
SO2
2.57ppb
NO2
0.12ppm
CO
AQI 64
Moderate
15.58μg/m³
PM2.5
70.29μg/m³
PM10
29.07ppb
O3
1.16ppb
SO2
2.98ppb
NO2
0.14ppm
CO
Air quality data and pollutant measurements for South Dakota, USA adhere to strict US EPA standards. The data is collected from multiple reliable sources, including satellites and ground-based monitoring stations. This data is further analyzed and enhanced using machine learning and advanced algorithms that factor in elements such as traffic and population density, ensuring accurate and reliable results.
Source: Ambee Data Sources
The air quality for Rapid City, South Dakota is updated every hour.
The worst air quality in Rapid City, South Dakota in the last 24 hours was observed at 06:00:00 on 2025-09-03.
In the last 24 hrs, the best air quality in Rapid City, South Dakota was observed at 10:00:00 on 2025-09-04.
The current air quality in Rapid City, South Dakota is 66, categorized as Moderate based on real-time data.
The most common pollutant in Rapid City, South Dakota is PM2.5.
If the air quality in Rapid City, South Dakota is poor, consider staying indoors and wearing a mask to protect yourself.
The current PM2.5 concentration at Rapid City, South Dakota is 17.395 μg/m3.
The current PM10 concentration at Rapid City, South Dakota is 23.008 μg/m3.
The current carbon monoxide (CO) concentration at Rapid City, South Dakota is 0.117 ppm.
The current sulfur dioxide (SO2) concentration at Rapid City, South Dakota is 1.136 ppb.
The current ozone (O3) concentration at Rapid City, South Dakota is 10.213 ppm.
The current nitrogen dioxide (NO2) concentration at Rapid City, South Dakota is 2.195 ppb.
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