2025 Compare Cities Climate:
Rapid City, SD vs Idaho Falls, ID

Change Cities
Highlights
- Idaho Falls has 33.0% less rainy days than Rapid City.
- Idaho Falls has 11.1% less Sunny Days than Rapid City.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Idaho Falls scores 4.3% worse than Rapid City
 Rapid City, SDIdaho Falls, IDUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1238
 Snowfall38  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock93106
 Sunny226  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8686
 Avg. Jan. Low14  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.77
 UV Index4.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock47052443
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

   |    Reply

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

   |    Reply

Over 4 years ago

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

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Rapid City

Reviews for Idaho Falls    36 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

After escaping the liberalism in California I moved here with my family and loved the friendly folks, cleanliness, and beautiful views. Some things that I dislike is the  More

   |    Reply

I have lived here for about 17 years. I will admit that I have difficulty with the winter, the wind and the traffic. It seems that the traffic is constantly getting  More

   |    Reply

Anywhere in Idaho, Montana, Wyoming and Utah are now THEe BEST places to live. There is a reason people are flocking there...to live red, since blue has driven them out  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Idaho Falls


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.