January in Rapid City is the coldest month of the year. In January, the weather in Rapid City is typically cold. Average daily high temperature in January is about 2 degrees above zero. On average, Rapid City has 13 sunny, 12 partly cloudy, 3 snowy, 2 cloudy, and 1 rainy day in January. The snowfalls are usually light. January as well as February, March, April, and May is considered the most uncomfortable time to visit Rapid City.