Sturgis & Bear Butte, SD

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Today’s Forecast:

☀
52°F
High: 52° | Low: 32°
Current Temperature
Clear
Station: K49B
Observed at: 9:35 am CST on 11/6/26
Wind: 14 mph | Humidity: %

Tonight:Areas of fog. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Southeast wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Friday:Areas of fog before 9am. Partly sunny. High near 51, with temperatures falling to around 48 in the afternoon. Southeast wind 13 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.
Friday Night:Mostly cloudy. Low around 38, with temperatures rising to around 40 overnight. Southeast wind 16 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.

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Today’s Report:

🥾 Hiking

Use Caution
  45 /100

Use Caution for hiking. High near 51°F. Breezy winds (24 mph).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Marginal weather factor
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Use Caution 46/100
Use Caution for hiking. High near 54°F. Breezy winds (24 mph).

⛺ Camping

Use Caution
  46 /100

Use Caution for camping. High near 51°F. Breezy winds (24 mph).

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Marginal weather factor
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Use Caution 46/100
Use Caution for camping. High near 54°F. Breezy winds (24 mph).

🎪 Outdoor Events / Activities

Use Caution
  40 /100

Use Caution for outdoor events / activities. High near 51°F. Breezy winds (24 mph).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Marginal weather factor
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Use Caution 41/100
Use Caution for outdoor events / activities. High near 54°F. Breezy winds (24 mph).

About Sturgis & Bear Butte

Sturgis & Bear Butte combines a northern Black Hills event hub with a distinctive hiking destination, campgrounds, prairie edges, and scenic riding routes.

Make the Most of a Sturgis & Bear Butte Day

Plan exposed hikes and campground time around wind, heat, and lightning, and keep event-day flexibility when summer crowds or storms affect timing.

Weather Tips for Sturgis & Bear Butte

  • Bear Butte is exposed to prairie wind, heat, and thunderstorms, while nearby Black Hills roads can change quickly with storms or winter weather.
  • If thunderstorms are possible, finish ridge, overlook, and scenic-drive stops early and keep shelter close.
  • For campground days, check overnight lows, storm timing, wet ground, and how quickly shelter is available.
  • Check road and trail conditions in shoulder seasons because snow, ice, or downed branches can linger in shaded areas.

Nearby Towns and Areas

This page can also be useful when planning outdoor time near:

  • Sturgis
  • Bear Butte State Park
  • Deadwood
  • Lead
  • Spearfish
  • Black Hills National Cemetery

Plan Around the Conditions

Use the forecast to choose the best version of Sturgis & Bear Butte rather than forcing one itinerary. Match wind, rain timing, temperature, storms, water conditions, trail surfaces, and road conditions to the activity that gives your group the most comfortable day.

7-Day Forecast for Sturgis & Bear Butte

☀
52°F
High: 52° | Low: 32°
Current Temperature
Clear
Station: K49B
Observed at: 9:35 am CST on 11/6/26
Wind: 14 mph | Humidity: %
Fri 🌫
51° 38°
0%
Sat ⛅
54° 36°
0%
Sun ☀
56° 37°
1%
Mon ⛅
61° 39°
0%
Tue ⛅
60° 36°
0%
Wed 🌧
50° 35°
45%
Thu ❄
50° --°
21%

7-Day High Temperature Trend

51° Fri 54° Sat 56° Sun 61° Mon 60° Tue 50° Wed 50° Thu

7-Day Low Temperature Trend

38° Fri 36° Sat 37° Sun 39° Mon 36° Tue 35° Wed 50° Thu

📊 7-Day Outdoor Outlook

Good Fair Poor 43 Fri 46 Sat 100 Sun 100 Mon 100 Tue 65 Wed 70 Thu
Forecast data from the National Weather Service  |  Last Updated: November 12, 2026 9:32 pm CST