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)
33
Good
Rapid City, South Dakota
Last updated: ... (Local time)

Good
Fine
Moderate
Poor
Very poor
Hazardous
2.57 μg/m³
0
12.1
35.5
55.5
250.5
500.5+
6.47 μg/m³
0
55
155
255
425
605+
36.26 ppb
0
55
71
86
201
201+
0.71 ppb
0
36
76
186
605
1005+
3.61 ppb
0
54
101
361
1250
2050+
0.16 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 32
Good
2.40μg/m³
PM2.5
16.29μg/m³
PM10
34.97ppb
O3
0.78ppb
SO2
2.46ppb
NO2
0.13ppm
CO
AQI 34
Good
1.09μg/m³
PM2.5
4.37μg/m³
PM10
36.95ppb
O3
0.11ppb
SO2
1.67ppb
NO2
0.12ppm
CO
AQI 32
Good
1.04μg/m³
PM2.5
14.95μg/m³
PM10
35.49ppb
O3
0.75ppb
SO2
2.47ppb
NO2
0.11ppm
CO
AQI 25
Good
3.76μg/m³
PM2.5
17.56μg/m³
PM10
27.31ppb
O3
0.84ppb
SO2
1.57ppb
NO2
0.12ppm
CO
AQI 27
Good
5.00μg/m³
PM2.5
22.00μg/m³
PM10
28.67ppb
O3
0.63ppb
SO2
4.19ppb
NO2
0.15ppm
CO
AQI 26
Good
1.78μg/m³
PM2.5
8.02μg/m³
PM10
27.99ppb
O3
0.85ppb
SO2
2.07ppb
NO2
0.11ppm
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 09:00:00 on 2026-09-06.
In the last 24 hrs, the best air quality in Rapid City, South Dakota was observed at 04:00:00 on 2026-09-06.
The current air quality in Rapid City, South Dakota is 33, categorized as Good based on real-time data.
The most common pollutant in Rapid City, South Dakota is O3.
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 2.574 μg/m3.
The current PM10 concentration at Rapid City, South Dakota is 6.468 μg/m3.
The current carbon monoxide (CO) concentration at Rapid City, South Dakota is 0.164 ppm.
The current sulfur dioxide (SO2) concentration at Rapid City, South Dakota is 0.714 ppb.
The current ozone (O3) concentration at Rapid City, South Dakota is 36.263 ppm.
The current nitrogen dioxide (NO2) concentration at Rapid City, South Dakota is 3.613 ppb.
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