Rapid City Sunrise & Sunset in July 2026

CST43.0750°N, 103.2020°W

Northern Hemisphere • mid-latitude latitude band

Last updated: February 23, 2026

This page shows daily sunrise and sunset times for Rapid City, South Dakota throughout July 2026, displayed in local time. You can view how sunrise and sunset times change day by day across the entire month. During July, the region experiences some of the longest days of the year. Photographers and outdoor enthusiasts value the golden hour periods in July, when the sun's low angle creates warm, soft light. Understanding when these windows occur helps plan shoots and outdoor activities. Event planners and outdoor venue operators in Rapid City depend on July's sun time data to schedule activities and coordinate lighting. This information helps create better experiences for participants throughout the month. Each day in July brings slightly different sunrise and sunset times in Rapid City, South Dakota. While the changes may seem small day-to-day, they accumulate throughout the month, creating noticeable differences from the first to the last day. The daily variations in sun times during July may seem minor, but they reflect the Earth's continuous motion around the sun. These changes affect everything from energy consumption to mood and daily routines. Understanding these patterns helps residents and visitors make the most of each day's available daylight.

July falls in summer for Rapid City in the Northern Hemisphere. Days are long and sunrises are early at about 43.1° latitude, with sunset times staying later into the evening.

July daylight summary

  • Sunrise shifts 25m later from the start to the end of the month.
  • Sunset shifts 19m earlier from the start to the end of the month.
  • Total daylight changes by 44m shorter by month end.

Key July Statistics

  • Earliest sunrise: July 1 at 6:17 AM
  • Latest sunrise: July 31 at 6:42 AM
  • Earliest sunset: July 1 at 9:37 PM
  • Latest sunset: July 31 at 9:18 PM
  • Day length change: -1h 44m from start to end of month

July averages

  • Average sunrise: 6:28 AM
  • Average sunset: 9:30 PM
  • Average day length: 15h 1m

Monthly Sun Trend Charts

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Daily Sun Times for July 2026

DateSunriseSunsetDay LengthMorning Golden HourEvening Golden Hour
Jul 16:17 AM9:37 PM15h 20m6:17 AM - 7:01 AM8:54 PM - 9:37 PM
Jul 26:18 AM9:37 PM15h 19m6:18 AM - 7:01 AM8:54 PM - 9:37 PM
Jul 36:18 AM9:37 PM15h 18m6:18 AM - 7:01 AM8:53 PM - 9:37 PM
Jul 46:19 AM9:36 PM15h 17m6:19 AM - 7:02 AM8:53 PM - 9:36 PM
Jul 56:20 AM9:36 PM15h 17m6:20 AM - 7:03 AM8:53 PM - 9:36 PM
Jul 66:20 AM9:36 PM15h 16m6:20 AM - 7:03 AM8:53 PM - 9:36 PM
Jul 76:21 AM9:36 PM15h 15m6:21 AM - 7:04 AM8:53 PM - 9:36 PM
Jul 86:21 AM9:35 PM15h 14m6:21 AM - 7:04 AM8:52 PM - 9:35 PM
Jul 96:22 AM9:35 PM15h 13m6:22 AM - 7:05 AM8:52 PM - 9:35 PM
Jul 106:23 AM9:34 PM15h 12m6:23 AM - 7:06 AM8:52 PM - 9:34 PM
Jul 116:24 AM9:34 PM15h 10m6:24 AM - 7:06 AM8:51 PM - 9:34 PM
Jul 126:24 AM9:33 PM15h 9m6:24 AM - 7:07 AM8:51 PM - 9:33 PM
Jul 136:25 AM9:33 PM15h 8m6:25 AM - 7:08 AM8:50 PM - 9:33 PM
Jul 146:26 AM9:32 PM15h 6m6:26 AM - 7:08 AM8:50 PM - 9:32 PM
Jul 156:27 AM9:32 PM15h 5m6:27 AM - 7:09 AM8:49 PM - 9:32 PM
Jul 166:28 AM9:31 PM15h 4m6:28 AM - 7:10 AM8:49 PM - 9:31 PM
Jul 176:28 AM9:30 PM15h 2m6:28 AM - 7:11 AM8:48 PM - 9:30 PM
Jul 186:29 AM9:30 PM15h 0m6:29 AM - 7:11 AM8:48 PM - 9:30 PM
Jul 196:30 AM9:29 PM14h 59m6:30 AM - 7:12 AM8:47 PM - 9:29 PM
Jul 206:31 AM9:28 PM14h 57m6:31 AM - 7:13 AM8:46 PM - 9:28 PM
Jul 216:32 AM9:27 PM14h 55m6:32 AM - 7:14 AM8:46 PM - 9:27 PM
Jul 226:33 AM9:27 PM14h 54m6:33 AM - 7:15 AM8:45 PM - 9:27 PM
Jul 236:34 AM9:26 PM14h 52m6:34 AM - 7:16 AM8:44 PM - 9:26 PM
Jul 246:35 AM9:25 PM14h 50m6:35 AM - 7:16 AM8:43 PM - 9:25 PM
Jul 256:36 AM9:24 PM14h 48m6:36 AM - 7:17 AM8:43 PM - 9:24 PM
Jul 266:37 AM9:23 PM14h 46m6:37 AM - 7:18 AM8:42 PM - 9:23 PM
Jul 276:38 AM9:22 PM14h 44m6:38 AM - 7:19 AM8:41 PM - 9:22 PM
Jul 286:39 AM9:21 PM14h 42m6:39 AM - 7:20 AM8:40 PM - 9:21 PM
Jul 296:40 AM9:20 PM14h 40m6:40 AM - 7:21 AM8:39 PM - 9:20 PM
Jul 306:41 AM9:19 PM14h 38m6:41 AM - 7:22 AM8:38 PM - 9:19 PM
Jul 316:42 AM9:18 PM14h 36m6:42 AM - 7:23 AM8:37 PM - 9:18 PM

Last updated: February 23, 2026

About sunrise and sunset in Rapid City in July

Sunrise and sunset times shift slightly each day through July as we move farther from the solstice. The times shown are in local time for Rapid City, South Dakota, and are calculated based on the city's exact geographic coordinates.

You can come back daily to see updated values. This page shows you not just sunrise and sunset times, but also golden hour periods (ideal for photography), dawn and dusk times (civil twilight), and day length for every day of the month. All times are displayed in local time and update automatically based on the current date.

Whether you're planning outdoor activities, photography sessions, or simply want to know when daylight begins and ends, this calendar helps you make the most of each day in July.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is sunrise in Rapid City, South Dakota in July?

Today, the sun rises in Rapid City, South Dakota at 7:40 AM local time. Sunrise shifts slightly each day throughout July, so check this page for the latest times.

What time is sunset in Rapid City, South Dakota in July?

Today, the sun sets in Rapid City, South Dakota at 6:35 PM local time. Sunset shifts slightly each day throughout July, so check this page for the latest times.

How long is the day in Rapid City, South Dakota in July?

Today's daylight in Rapid City, South Dakota lasts about 10h 55m. As we move through July, day length changes gradually, and this page updates daily with new values.

What is golden hour in Rapid City, South Dakota?

Golden hour in Rapid City, South Dakota refers to the period shortly after sunrise and before sunset when the sun is low in the sky, creating warm, soft lighting ideal for photography. These periods occur twice daily and shift gradually throughout the month. For more information about planning photos during golden hour, see our guide on golden hour photography.

How often are these sunrise and sunset times updated?

Sunrise and sunset times are updated daily and are based on reliable astronomical calculations. The times account for your location's exact geographic coordinates, timezone, and the Earth's position in its orbit. You can check back each day to see the latest values.

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How People Use This Information

People use sunrise and sunset times for planning outdoor activities, photography, travel, prayer times, fitness routines, gardening, and understanding seasonal daylight changes. SunTimesToday is designed as a quick, location-specific reference that updates daily to reflect accurate astronomical calculations.

Data Source & Accuracy

Sunrise, sunset, daylight length, and twilight times on SunTimesToday are calculated using standard astronomical algorithms based on your selected location and date. Data is updated daily to reflect seasonal and yearly changes. While times are accurate for most practical uses, small variations may occur due to atmospheric conditions and local geography.