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)
58
Moderate
Rapid City, South Dakota
Last updated: ... (Local time)

Good
Fine
Moderate
Poor
Very poor
Hazardous
12.50 μg/m³
0
12.1
35.5
55.5
250.5
500.5+
19.92 μg/m³
0
55
155
255
425
605+
25.18 ppb
0
55
71
86
201
201+
0.99 ppb
0
36
76
186
605
1005+
5.60 ppb
0
54
101
361
1250
2050+
0.17 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 49
Good
8.59μg/m³
PM2.5
27.98μg/m³
PM10
43.64ppb
O3
0.91ppb
SO2
3.85ppb
NO2
0.18ppm
CO
AQI 66
Moderate
16.72μg/m³
PM2.5
74.37μg/m³
PM10
44.21ppb
O3
0.23ppb
SO2
4.21ppb
NO2
0.20ppm
CO
AQI 56
Moderate
12.20μg/m³
PM2.5
54.94μg/m³
PM10
39.79ppb
O3
1.17ppb
SO2
4.05ppb
NO2
0.19ppm
CO
AQI 56
Moderate
12.49μg/m³
PM2.5
56.90μg/m³
PM10
35.41ppb
O3
0.84ppb
SO2
1.43ppb
NO2
0.20ppm
CO
AQI 54
Moderate
11.30μg/m³
PM2.5
49.99μg/m³
PM10
42.98ppb
O3
0.66ppb
SO2
5.14ppb
NO2
0.20ppm
CO
AQI 67
Moderate
18.16μg/m³
PM2.5
80.24μg/m³
PM10
38.12ppb
O3
0.74ppb
SO2
8.91ppb
NO2
0.19ppm
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 03:00:00 on 2026-08-12.
In the last 24 hrs, the best air quality in Rapid City, South Dakota was observed at 10:00:00 on 2026-08-11.
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 7.722 μg/m3.
The current PM10 concentration at Rapid City, South Dakota is 36.03 μg/m3.
The current carbon monoxide (CO) concentration at Rapid City, South Dakota is 0.179 ppm.
The current sulfur dioxide (SO2) concentration at Rapid City, South Dakota is 0.917 ppb.
The current ozone (O3) concentration at Rapid City, South Dakota is 36.851 ppm.
The current nitrogen dioxide (NO2) concentration at Rapid City, South Dakota is 3.81 ppb.
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