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Rapid City, South Dakota vs Algona, Ia Climate & Distance Between

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  • The distance between Rapid City, South Dakota, Usa and Algona, Ia, Usa is approximately 753 km or 468 mi.
  • To reach Rapid City, South Dakota in this distance one would set out from Algona, Ia bearing 282.3° or WNW and follow the great circles arc to approach Rapid City, South Dakota bearing 276° or W .
  • Both have a hot summer continental climate with no dry season (Dfa).
  • Rapid City, South Dakota is in or near the cool temperate steppe biome whereas Algona, Ia is in or near the cool temperate moist forest biome.
  • The average temperature is 0.5 °C (0.9°F) warmer.
  • Average monthly temperatures vary by 5 °C (9°F) less in Rapid City, South Dakota. The continentality subtype is subcontinental as opposed to truly continental.
  • Total annual precipitation averages 288.8 mm (11.4 in) less which is equivalent to 288.8 l/m² (7.09 US gal/ft²) or 2,888,000 l/ha (308,746 US gal/ac) less. About 3/5 as much.
  • The altitude of the sun at midday is overall 1.1° lower in Rapid City, South Dakota than in Algona, Ia.

Climate Comparison Table

The table shows values for Rapid City, South Dakota relative to Algona, Ia. You can also view this comparison the other way around from the perspective of Algona, Ia vs Rapid City, South Dakota.

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual
maximum temperature iconAverage Max Temperature °C ( °F) +7 (+12) +6 (+10) +3 (+5) 0 (0) -2 (-4) -2 (-3) 1 (+2) +2 (+3) 1 (+1) 1 (+2) +2 (+4) +6 (+11) +2 (+3)
average temperature iconAverage Temperature °C ( °F) +5 (+9) +4 (+6) +1 (+1) -1 (-2) -2 (-4) -2 (-4) 0 (0) +0 (+0) -1 (-2) -1 (-1) +0 (+1) +4 (+7) +1 (+1)
minimum temperature iconAverage Min Temperature °C ( °F) +3 (+5) +2 (+3) -1 (-2) -2 (-4) -2 (-4) -2 (-4) -1 (-2) -1 (-3) -3 (-5) -2 (-4) -1 (-3) +1 (+2) -1 (-2)
rainfall iconAverage Precipitation mm (in) -9 (0) -8 (0) -22 (-1) -18 (-1) -9 (0) -22 (-1) -36 (-1) -43 (-2) -55 (-2) -29 (-1) -26 (-1) -13 (-1) -289 (-11)
daylight iconAverage Daylight Hours & Minutes/ Day -0h 06' -0h 04' -0h 00' +0h 02' +0h 05' +0h 07' +0h 06' +0h 04' +0h 00' -0h 02' -0h 06' -0h 07'   0h 00'
sun altitude iconSun altitude at solar noon on the 21st day (°) -1.1 -1 -1.1 -1 -1.1 -1 -1 -1.1 -1.1 -1 -1 -1.1   -1.1

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