2025 Compare Cities Climate:
Milwaukee, WI vs Rapid City, SD

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Highlights
- Rapid City has 47.7% less rainy days than Milwaukee.
- Rapid City has 18.3% more Sunny Days than Milwaukee.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Rapid City scores 2.9% better than Milwaukee
 Milwaukee, WIRapid City, SDUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1838
 Snowfall45  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock85106
 Sunny191  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8586
 Avg. Jan. Low14  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock77
 UV Index3.3  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock32412443
Reviews for Milwaukee    110 Reviews

I have lived in Milwaukee for about 5 years. I really like the area, but I also plan on moving away soon. It is a unique city that has its charm though. Here is my  More

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Over 3 years ago

I've gone to Milwaukee many times for vacation, and it is a beautiful city with great lakeside views and beaches, stunning river walks, and of course the delicous cheese  More

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Over 4 years ago

Pretty decent city with some things to offer although crime is on the rise and segregation is out of control by race and income  More

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Reviews for Rapid City    31 Reviews

I have lived in this city for the last three and half years and I can't stand it!! Let me spell it out for you, but to be fair, let me give you the Pros first:  More

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Unless you made your pension out of state or already bought a home you can't afford to liver there. Rapid City is gray in winter.  More

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Over 4 years ago

I've lived in the city 5 years a loved  More

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