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
64°F
scattered clouds
Feels like 63°F
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64°F
High
64°F
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64°F
Wind
Up to 12 mph
Humidity
62%
Sunrise
11:16 AM
Sunset
2:26 AM
9 PM
64°F
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12 mph
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62%
6.2 miles
Average
60°F
High
69°F
Low
53°F
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Up to 13 mph
Humidity
75%
Sunrise
11:16 AM
Sunset
2:26 AM
0.37 inches expected
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67°F
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57°F
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68°F
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47°F
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Up to 13 mph
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62%
Sunrise
11:16 AM
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2:26 AM
0.35 inches expected
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56°F
High
72°F
Low
45°F
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Up to 13 mph
Humidity
61%
Sunrise
11:16 AM
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2:26 AM
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12 AM
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45°F
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45°F
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13 mph
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72°F
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11 mph
(Gusts: 20)
33%
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Average
61°F
High
83°F
Low
48°F
Wind
Up to 11 mph
Humidity
67%
Sunrise
11:16 AM
Sunset
2:26 AM
0.42 inches expected
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51°F
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9 mph
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48°F
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8 mph
(Gusts: 18)
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Average
64°F
High
77°F
Low
56°F
Wind
Up to 13 mph
Humidity
45%
Sunrise
11:16 AM
Sunset
2:26 AM
0.02 inches expected
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6 PM
75°F
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12 mph
(Gusts: 8)
36%
6.2 miles
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