North Spearfish, South Dakota Weather
North Spearfish, South Dakota — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for North Spearfish, Lawrence County.
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About North Spearfish, South Dakota
North Spearfish unfolds with a quiet grandeur, a place where the Black Hills begin to unfurl their rugged charm. It lies 44.0 miles north-west of Rapid City, SD (from Rapid City, SD: bearing 312°T), and is situated 2.0 miles north-west of Spearfish. The landscape here is a textured tapestry of rolling hills, their slopes softened by a generous cloak of ponderosa pines and aspens that shimmer with a coppery light in the autumn. The air, especially in the crisp mornings, carries the scent of pine needles and damp earth, a clean, invigorating fragrance that speaks of high plains and untamed wilderness. Clearings reveal meadows carpeted with wild grasses, dotted with the vibrant hues of wildflowers that lean into the gentle breeze, and the Spearfish Creek itself, a ribbon of cool, clear water, meanders through the valley, its murmur a constant companion to the rustle of leaves. The history of North Spearfish is deeply entwined with the very land it occupies, a narrative of early pioneers drawn by the promise of mining and timber. While the gold rushes may have faded, the spirit of industry persists, now largely focused on the service sector and a growing appreciation for the natural beauty that draws visitors and residents alike. The presence of Black Hills State University adds a youthful vibrancy, infusing the local economy with intellectual curiosity and a dynamic energy that contrasts with the enduring tranquility of the surrounding hills. This is a place where the past whispers in the wind that sweeps across the open spaces, a quiet testament to the enduring allure of the American West.
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| Location | North Spearfish, Lawrence County, South Dakota |
| Coordinates | 44.506651°N, 103.892149°W |
| Timezone | Mountain Time (America/Denver) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 57783 |
| Area Code | 605 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This North Spearfish, South Dakota Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for North Spearfish, South Dakota, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for North Spearfish includes coordinates 44.506651°N, 103.892149°W, situated in Lawrence County. ZIP code 57783. Telephone area code: 605. Timezone: Mountain Time (America/Denver).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
