Rapid City Sunrise & Sunset in November 2026

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Northern Hemisphere • mid-latitude latitude band

Last updated: March 3, 2026

This page shows daily sunrise and sunset times for Rapid City, South Dakota throughout November 2026, displayed in local time. You can view how sunrise and sunset times change day by day across the entire month. The daylight characteristics of November in Rapid City reflect seasonal transitions. The golden hour occurs twice daily—shortly after sunrise and before sunset—providing ideal lighting conditions for photography. During November, these periods shift gradually, offering different timing opportunities throughout the month. Outdoor enthusiasts in Rapid City benefit from accurate November sun times when planning activities like hiking, running, cycling, and beach visits. Understanding when daylight begins and ends helps ensure safety and maximizes enjoyment. Whether you're a long-time resident or a first-time visitor, understanding November's sun time patterns in Rapid City, South Dakota enhances your ability to plan and enjoy activities. The month's daylight characteristics are part of what makes the location unique. The daily variations in sun times during November 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.

November is a seasonal transition month for Rapid City in the Northern Hemisphere. Daylight length changes more noticeably now, with sunrise and sunset shifting week by week as the sun moves between solstice extremes.

November daylight summary

  • Sunrise shifts 24m earlier from the start to the end of the month.
  • Sunset shifts 1h 26m earlier from the start to the end of the month.
  • Total daylight changes by 1h 3m shorter by month end.

Key November Statistics

  • Earliest sunrise: November 1 at 8:27 AM
  • Latest sunrise: November 30 at 8:03 AM
  • Earliest sunset: November 1 at 6:47 PM
  • Latest sunset: November 30 at 5:21 PM
  • Day length change: -2h 3m from start to end of month

November averages

  • Average sunrise: 7:47 AM
  • Average sunset: 5:34 PM
  • Average day length: 9h 47m

Monthly Sun Trend Charts

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Daily Sun Times for November 2026

DateSunriseSunsetDay LengthMorning Golden HourEvening Golden Hour
Nov 18:27 AM6:47 PM10h 21m8:27 AM - 9:07 AM6:07 PM - 6:47 PM
Nov 27:28 AM5:46 PM10h 18m7:28 AM - 8:09 AM5:06 PM - 5:46 PM
Nov 37:29 AM5:45 PM10h 15m7:29 AM - 8:10 AM5:04 PM - 5:45 PM
Nov 47:31 AM5:44 PM10h 13m7:31 AM - 8:12 AM5:03 PM - 5:44 PM
Nov 57:32 AM5:42 PM10h 10m7:32 AM - 8:13 AM5:01 PM - 5:42 PM
Nov 67:33 AM5:41 PM10h 8m7:33 AM - 8:14 AM5:00 PM - 5:41 PM
Nov 77:35 AM5:40 PM10h 5m7:35 AM - 8:16 AM4:59 PM - 5:40 PM
Nov 87:36 AM5:39 PM10h 3m7:36 AM - 8:17 AM4:57 PM - 5:39 PM
Nov 97:37 AM5:38 PM10h 0m7:37 AM - 8:19 AM4:56 PM - 5:38 PM
Nov 107:39 AM5:36 PM9h 58m7:39 AM - 8:20 AM4:55 PM - 5:36 PM
Nov 117:40 AM5:35 PM9h 56m7:40 AM - 8:22 AM4:53 PM - 5:35 PM
Nov 127:41 AM5:34 PM9h 53m7:41 AM - 8:23 AM4:52 PM - 5:34 PM
Nov 137:42 AM5:33 PM9h 51m7:42 AM - 8:25 AM4:51 PM - 5:33 PM
Nov 147:44 AM5:32 PM9h 49m7:44 AM - 8:26 AM4:50 PM - 5:32 PM
Nov 157:45 AM5:31 PM9h 46m7:45 AM - 8:27 AM4:49 PM - 5:31 PM
Nov 167:46 AM5:30 PM9h 44m7:46 AM - 8:29 AM4:48 PM - 5:30 PM
Nov 177:48 AM5:29 PM9h 42m7:48 AM - 8:30 AM4:47 PM - 5:29 PM
Nov 187:49 AM5:29 PM9h 40m7:49 AM - 8:32 AM4:46 PM - 5:29 PM
Nov 197:50 AM5:28 PM9h 38m7:50 AM - 8:33 AM4:45 PM - 5:28 PM
Nov 207:51 AM5:27 PM9h 36m7:51 AM - 8:35 AM4:44 PM - 5:27 PM
Nov 217:53 AM5:26 PM9h 34m7:53 AM - 8:36 AM4:43 PM - 5:26 PM
Nov 227:54 AM5:25 PM9h 32m7:54 AM - 8:37 AM4:42 PM - 5:25 PM
Nov 237:55 AM5:25 PM9h 30m7:55 AM - 8:39 AM4:41 PM - 5:25 PM
Nov 247:56 AM5:24 PM9h 28m7:56 AM - 8:40 AM4:40 PM - 5:24 PM
Nov 257:57 AM5:24 PM9h 26m7:57 AM - 8:41 AM4:40 PM - 5:24 PM
Nov 267:59 AM5:23 PM9h 24m7:59 AM - 8:43 AM4:39 PM - 5:23 PM
Nov 278:00 AM5:22 PM9h 23m8:00 AM - 8:44 AM4:38 PM - 5:22 PM
Nov 288:01 AM5:22 PM9h 21m8:01 AM - 8:45 AM4:37 PM - 5:22 PM
Nov 298:02 AM5:21 PM9h 19m8:02 AM - 8:47 AM4:37 PM - 5:21 PM
Nov 308:03 AM5:21 PM9h 18m8:03 AM - 8:48 AM4:36 PM - 5:21 PM

Last updated: March 3, 2026

About sunrise and sunset in Rapid City in November

Sunrise and sunset times shift slightly each day through November as we move through 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 November.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Today, the sun rises in Rapid City, South Dakota at 7:27 AM local time. Sunrise shifts slightly each day throughout November, so check this page for the latest times.

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

Today, the sun sets in Rapid City, South Dakota at 6:45 PM local time. Sunset shifts slightly each day throughout November, so check this page for the latest times.

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

Today's daylight in Rapid City, South Dakota lasts about 11h 18m. As we move through November, 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.

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.