Black Elk Peak
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About Black Elk Peak
Black Elk Peak, formerly known as Harney Peak, is South Dakota's highest point at 7,244 feet. Located in the Black Hills, this granite spire offers panoramic views of the surrounding Black Hills and Great Plains. The hike to the summit is moderate and features a historic fire tower at the top.
History
Renamed in 2016 to honor Black Elk, a famous Lakota medicine man, the peak was previously named after General William Harney. The mountain is sacred to the Lakota people and offers some of the best views in the Black Hills region, with visibility extending for over 100 miles on clear days.
Weather Forecast
Current Conditions
42°F
clear sky
Feels like 34°F
Weather Alert
- Freezing conditions expected
- Strong winds expected
Average
42°F
High
42°F
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42°F
Wind
Up to 16 mph
Humidity
33%
Sunrise
2:25 PM
Sunset
11:41 PM
9 PM
42°F
Feels: 34°F
16 mph
(Gusts: 45)
33%
6.2 miles
Average
17°F
High
32°F
Low
8°F
Wind
Up to 30 mph
Humidity
58%
Sunrise
2:25 PM
Sunset
11:41 PM
12 AM
32°F
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21 mph
(Gusts: 49)
58%
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3 AM
19°F
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23 mph
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6 AM
13°F
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28 mph
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63%
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9 AM
8°F
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30 mph
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12 PM
16°F
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29 mph
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14°F
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17°F
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10°F
High
25°F
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1°F
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Up to 26 mph
Humidity
38%
Sunrise
2:25 PM
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11:41 PM
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3°F
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21 mph
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27°F
High
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Up to 21 mph
Humidity
45%
Sunrise
2:25 PM
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11:41 PM
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2 mph
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24%
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8 mph
(Gusts: 21)
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6 AM
30°F
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12 mph
(Gusts: 39)
37%
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36°F
Feels: 25°F
21 mph
(Gusts: 45)
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31°F
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19 mph
(Gusts: 47)
55%
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3 PM
27°F
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15 mph
(Gusts: 42)
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28°F
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18 mph
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25°F
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17 mph
(Gusts: 37)
47%
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12°F
High
24°F
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5°F
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Up to 11 mph
Humidity
60%
Sunrise
2:25 PM
Sunset
11:41 PM
12 AM
16°F
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11 mph
(Gusts: 38)
64%
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3 AM
13°F
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5 mph
(Gusts: 21)
66%
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6 AM
8°F
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4 mph
(Gusts: 11)
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9 AM
5°F
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3 mph
(Gusts: 4)
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12 PM
5°F
Feels: -1°F
3 mph
(Gusts: 7)
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3 PM
7°F
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3 mph
(Gusts: 9)
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6 PM
21°F
Feels: 10°F
10 mph
(Gusts: 23)
30%
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9 PM
24°F
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9 mph
(Gusts: 25)
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Average
23°F
High
48°F
Low
11°F
Wind
Up to 15 mph
Humidity
47%
Sunrise
2:25 PM
Sunset
11:41 PM
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2 mph
(Gusts: 3)
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3 AM
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15°F
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(Gusts: 13)
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9 AM
19°F
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8 mph
(Gusts: 18)
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12 PM
25°F
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12 mph
(Gusts: 36)
40%
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3 PM
30°F
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11 mph
(Gusts: 35)
27%
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6 PM
48°F
Feels: 42°F
15 mph
(Gusts: 32)
14%
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