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
7.63 μg/m³
0
12.1
35.5
55.5
250.5
500.5+
42.17 μg/m³
0
55
155
255
425
605+
30.36 ppb
0
55
71
86
201
201+
0.90 ppb
0
36
76
186
605
1005+
1.73 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 29
Good
4.60μg/m³
PM2.5
26.45μg/m³
PM10
30.92ppb
O3
0.89ppb
SO2
1.22ppb
NO2
0.13ppm
CO
AQI 28
Good
3.08μg/m³
PM2.5
12.99μg/m³
PM10
30.28ppb
O3
0.22ppb
SO2
1.15ppb
NO2
0.14ppm
CO
AQI 30
Good
2.54μg/m³
PM2.5
6.43μg/m³
PM10
32.13ppb
O3
0.91ppb
SO2
1.74ppb
NO2
0.10ppm
CO
AQI 38
Good
6.50μg/m³
PM2.5
28.95μg/m³
PM10
32.31ppb
O3
0.98ppb
SO2
1.14ppb
NO2
0.12ppm
CO
AQI 25
Good
2.30μg/m³
PM2.5
10.00μg/m³
PM10
27.24ppb
O3
0.83ppb
SO2
2.83ppb
NO2
0.21ppm
CO
AQI 34
Good
2.02μg/m³
PM2.5
16.96μg/m³
PM10
37.01ppb
O3
0.83ppb
SO2
3.95ppb
NO2
0.10ppm
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 11:00:00 on 2026-01-22.
In the last 24 hrs, the best air quality in Rapid City, South Dakota was observed at 04:00:00 on 2026-01-22.
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 7.627 μg/m3.
The current PM10 concentration at Rapid City, South Dakota is 42.175 μg/m3.
The current carbon monoxide (CO) concentration at Rapid City, South Dakota is 0.13 ppm.
The current sulfur dioxide (SO2) concentration at Rapid City, South Dakota is 0.895 ppb.
The current ozone (O3) concentration at Rapid City, South Dakota is 30.359 ppm.
The current nitrogen dioxide (NO2) concentration at Rapid City, South Dakota is 1.732 ppb.
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