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
35°F
overcast clouds
Feels like 32°F
Good Hiking Conditions
Weather conditions appear favorable for hiking.
Average
42°F
High
49°F
Low
35°F
Wind
Up to 5 mph
Humidity
42%
Sunrise
1:29 PM
Sunset
12:43 AM
3 PM
35°F
Feels: 32°F
3 mph
(Gusts: 6)
53%
6.2 miles
6 PM
41°F
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5 mph
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9 PM
49°F
Feels: 48°F
3 mph
(Gusts: 6)
33%
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Average
43°F
High
53°F
Low
37°F
Wind
Up to 10 mph
Humidity
51%
Sunrise
1:29 PM
Sunset
12:43 AM
12 AM
46°F
Feels: 42°F
7 mph
(Gusts: 11)
44%
6.2 miles
3 AM
38°F
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3 mph
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59%
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6 AM
38°F
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4 mph
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59%
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9 AM
40°F
Feels: 37°F
4 mph
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12 PM
37°F
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5 mph
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3 PM
40°F
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4 mph
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6 PM
49°F
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10 mph
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9 PM
53°F
Feels: 49°F
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24%
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Average
43°F
High
58°F
Low
34°F
Wind
Up to 12 mph
Humidity
43%
Sunrise
1:29 PM
Sunset
12:43 AM
12 AM
46°F
Feels: 42°F
7 mph
(Gusts: 9)
33%
6.2 miles
3 AM
36°F
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4 mph
(Gusts: 3)
50%
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6 AM
34°F
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6 mph
(Gusts: 6)
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9 AM
34°F
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8 mph
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67%
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12 PM
35°F
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9 mph
(Gusts: 22)
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3 PM
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9 mph
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6 PM
55°F
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9 PM
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9 mph
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20%
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Average
47°F
High
58°F
Low
40°F
Wind
Up to 11 mph
Humidity
35%
Sunrise
1:29 PM
Sunset
12:43 AM
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52°F
Feels: 48°F
5 mph
(Gusts: 10)
25%
6.2 miles
3 AM
41°F
Feels: 37°F
5 mph
(Gusts: 6)
39%
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6 AM
40°F
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6 mph
(Gusts: 8)
43%
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9 AM
42°F
Feels: 36°F
9 mph
(Gusts: 33)
44%
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12 PM
40°F
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7 mph
(Gusts: 24)
48%
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3 PM
47°F
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9 mph
(Gusts: 26)
37%
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6 PM
55°F
Feels: 51°F
11 mph
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26%
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9 PM
58°F
Feels: 54°F
10 mph
(Gusts: 17)
21%
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Average
36°F
High
49°F
Low
31°F
Wind
Up to 13 mph
Humidity
61%
Sunrise
1:29 PM
Sunset
12:43 AM
12 AM
49°F
Feels: 45°F
9 mph
(Gusts: 12)
41%
6.2 miles
3 AM
35°F
Feels: 29°F
7 mph
(Gusts: 15)
69%
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6 AM
34°F
Feels: 30°F
4 mph
(Gusts: 3)
70%
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9 AM
33°F
Feels: 29°F
4 mph
(Gusts: 5)
68%
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12 PM
31°F
Feels: 28°F
3 mph
(Gusts: 6)
75%
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3 PM
32°F
Feels: 24°F
8 mph
(Gusts: 17)
63%
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6 PM
36°F
Feels: 29°F
10 mph
(Gusts: 12)
54%
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9 PM
36°F
Feels: 28°F
13 mph
(Gusts: 18)
44%
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Average
24°F
High
29°F
Low
19°F
Wind
Up to 7 mph
Humidity
85%
Sunrise
1:29 PM
Sunset
12:43 AM
12 AM
29°F
Feels: 22°F
7 mph
(Gusts: 15)
78%
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3 AM
28°F
Feels: 23°F
5 mph
(Gusts: 16)
79%
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6 AM
25°F
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4 mph
(Gusts: 8)
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9 AM
21°F
Feels: 14°F
5 mph
(Gusts: 4)
95%
6.2 miles
12 PM
19°F
Feels: 12°F
5 mph
(Gusts: 4)
80%
6.2 miles
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