Boiling Point of Water in South Dakota
205.4–206.5°F
3 cities at 2,000 ft or higher
From Box Elder at 3,032 ft (206.5°F) to Spearfish at 3,642 ft (205.4°F). Cities under 2,000 ft boil within about 4°F of 212°F.
Sources: US Census Bureau population estimates and USGS elevation (EPQS); National Center for Home Food Preservation: Temperatures at which water boils. Checked Oct 13, 2026.
By city
| City | Elevation | Boils at |
|---|---|---|
| Spearfish | 3,642 ft | 205.4°F |
| Rapid City | 3,243 ft | 206.1°F |
| Box Elder | 3,032 ft | 206.5°F |