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)
44
Good
Rapid City, South Dakota
Last updated: ... (Local time)

Good
Fine
Moderate
Poor
Very poor
Hazardous
7.90 μg/m³
0
12.1
35.5
55.5
250.5
500.5+
16.53 μg/m³
0
55
155
255
425
605+
45.07 ppb
0
55
71
86
201
201+
0.98 ppb
0
36
76
186
605
1005+
2.79 ppb
0
54
101
361
1250
2050+
0.13 ppm
0
4.5
9.5
12.5
230.5
50.5+
Pollen Level
Low
Rapid City, South Dakota
Rapid City, South Dakota
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AQI 44
Good
8.41μg/m³
PM2.5
25.01μg/m³
PM10
43.39ppb
O3
0.98ppb
SO2
3.01ppb
NO2
0.13ppm
CO
AQI 54
Moderate
10.99μg/m³
PM2.5
48.81μg/m³
PM10
47.78ppb
O3
0.14ppb
SO2
0.29ppb
NO2
0.16ppm
CO
AQI 54
Moderate
11.27μg/m³
PM2.5
49.85μg/m³
PM10
46.86ppb
O3
0.86ppb
SO2
3.76ppb
NO2
0.12ppm
CO
AQI 54
Moderate
10.61μg/m³
PM2.5
46.93μg/m³
PM10
39.66ppb
O3
0.85ppb
SO2
2.05ppb
NO2
0.18ppm
CO
AQI 56
Moderate
11.80μg/m³
PM2.5
51.99μg/m³
PM10
51.61ppb
O3
0.80ppb
SO2
3.09ppb
NO2
0.16ppm
CO
AQI 50
Good
5.94μg/m³
PM2.5
26.71μg/m³
PM10
53.96ppb
O3
0.89ppb
SO2
2.98ppb
NO2
0.12ppm
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 12:00:00 on 2026-07-23.
In the last 24 hrs, the best air quality in Rapid City, South Dakota was observed at 10:00:00 on 2026-07-23.
The current air quality in Rapid City, South Dakota is 44, categorized as Good 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 7.902 μg/m3.
The current PM10 concentration at Rapid City, South Dakota is 16.528 μg/m3.
The current carbon monoxide (CO) concentration at Rapid City, South Dakota is 0.132 ppm.
The current sulfur dioxide (SO2) concentration at Rapid City, South Dakota is 0.977 ppb.
The current ozone (O3) concentration at Rapid City, South Dakota is 45.07 ppm.
The current nitrogen dioxide (NO2) concentration at Rapid City, South Dakota is 2.793 ppb.
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