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
67°F
clear sky
Feels like 66°F
Weather Alert
- High temperatures expected
Average
82°F
High
93°F
Low
67°F
Wind
Up to 11 mph
Humidity
34%
Sunrise
11:24 AM
Sunset
2:34 AM
12 PM
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63%
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3 PM
78°F
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91°F
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15%
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Average
80°F
High
91°F
Low
67°F
Wind
Up to 11 mph
Humidity
36%
Sunrise
11:24 AM
Sunset
2:34 AM
12 AM
91°F
Feels: 86°F
11 mph
(Gusts: 11)
14%
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3 AM
82°F
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8 mph
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29%
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6 AM
73°F
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7 mph
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9 AM
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6 mph
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6 PM
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91°F
Feels: 87°F
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18%
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Average
77°F
High
90°F
Low
66°F
Wind
Up to 12 mph
Humidity
35%
Sunrise
11:24 AM
Sunset
2:34 AM
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Feels: 86°F
10 mph
(Gusts: 9)
19%
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4 mph
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6 AM
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9 mph
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Feels: 67°F
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(Gusts: 28)
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6 PM
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Average
74°F
High
81°F
Low
65°F
Wind
Up to 7 mph
Humidity
43%
Sunrise
11:24 AM
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2:34 AM
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5 mph
(Gusts: 8)
34%
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4 mph
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9 AM
67°F
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55%
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65°F
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6 mph
(Gusts: 5)
59%
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77°F
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(Gusts: 7)
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6 PM
79°F
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9 PM
81°F
Feels: 81°F
7 mph
(Gusts: 8)
37%
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Average
77°F
High
93°F
Low
63°F
Wind
Up to 11 mph
Humidity
41%
Sunrise
11:24 AM
Sunset
2:34 AM
0.01 inches expected
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12 AM
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3 mph
(Gusts: 5)
31%
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3 AM
70°F
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3 mph
(Gusts: 3)
49%
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6 AM
70°F
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2 mph
(Gusts: 3)
49%
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9 AM
65°F
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1 mph
(Gusts: 2)
55%
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12 PM
63°F
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2 mph
(Gusts: 2)
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3 PM
80°F
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4 mph
(Gusts: 6)
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6 PM
89°F
Feels: 86°F
10 mph
(Gusts: 8)
24%
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9 PM
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Feels: 90°F
11 mph
(Gusts: 9)
19%
6.2 miles
Average
76°F
High
90°F
Low
67°F
Wind
Up to 10 mph
Humidity
41%
Sunrise
11:24 AM
Sunset
2:34 AM
12 AM
90°F
Feels: 86°F
10 mph
(Gusts: 11)
21%
6.2 miles
3 AM
78°F
Feels: 76°F
2 mph
(Gusts: 3)
31%
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6 AM
67°F
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4 mph
(Gusts: 7)
60%
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9 AM
69°F
Feels: 68°F
5 mph
(Gusts: 4)
50%
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