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Rapid City, South Dakota vs Atchison, Ks Climate & Distance Between

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  • The distance between Rapid City, South Dakota, Usa and Atchison, Ks, Usa is approximately 838 km or 521 mi.
  • To reach Rapid City, South Dakota in this distance one would set out from Atchison, Ks bearing 309.4° or NW and follow the great circles arc to approach Rapid City, South Dakota bearing 304° or NW .
  • Rapid City, South Dakota has a hot summer continental climate with no dry season (Dfa) whereas Atchison, Ks has a humid subtropical climate (Cfa).
  • Rapid City, South Dakota is in or near the cool temperate steppe biome whereas Atchison, Ks is in or near the cool temperate moist forest biome.
  • The annual average temperature is 4.3 °C (7.7°F) cooler.
  • Average monthly temperatures vary by 1 °C (1.8°F) less in Rapid City, South Dakota. The continentality subtype is subcontinental as opposed to truly continental.
  • Total annual precipitation averages 476.5 mm (18.8 in) less which is equivalent to 476.5 l/m² (11.69 US gal/ft²) or 4,765,000 l/ha (509,410 US gal/ac) less. About 1/2 as much.
  • The altitude of the sun at midday is overall 4.5° lower in Rapid City, South Dakota than in Atchison, Ks.

Climate Comparison Table

The table shows values for Rapid City, South Dakota relative to Atchison, Ks. You can also view this comparison the other way around from the perspective of Atchison, Ks 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) -1 (-1) -2 (-3) -5 (-8) -5 (-10) -5 (-8) -4 (-6) -2 (-3) -2 (-3) -3 (-6) -3 (-6) -4 (-7) -2 (-3) -3 (-5)
average temperature iconAverage Temperature °C ( °F) -2 (-4) -3 (-6) -6 (-10) -6 (-11) -5 (-10) -5 (-8) -3 (-6) -3 (-6) -5 (-9) -5 (-9) -5 (-9) -3 (-6) -4 (-8)
minimum temperature iconAverage Min Temperature °C ( °F) -4 (-7) -5 (-8) -7 (-12) -7 (-13) -6 (-11) -6 (-10) -5 (-8) -5 (-9) -7 (-12) -6 (-12) -7 (-12) -5 (-9) -6 (-10)
rainfall iconAverage Precipitation mm (in) -16 (-1) -11 (0) -37 (-1) -27 (-1) -42 (-2) -42 (-2) -40 (-2) -56 (-2) -92 (-4) -52 (-2) -37 (-1) -25 (-1) -477 (-19)
daylight iconAverage Daylight Hours & Minutes/ Day -0h 26' -0h 16' -0h 02' +0h 10' +0h 23' +0h 30' +0h 26' +0h 16' +0h 02' -0h 11' -0h 23' -0h 30'   0h 00'
sun altitude iconSun altitude at solar noon on the 21st day (°) -4.5 -4.5 -4.5 -4.5 -4.5 -4.5 -4.5 -4.5 -4.5 -4.5 -4.5 -4.5   -4.5

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