Location & Surroundings
Buzzards Roost is a peak in South Dakota, United States, at 1,429 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Rapid City, 13 km to the east. The national capital Washington is about 2260 km to the east. The nearest airport is Rockerville Airport, 10 km away.
Overview
Buzzards Roost is mountain in South Dakota, United States of America.
It is located in Pennington County, United States.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Pennington County
- Type mountain (MT)
- an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more
Geography
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Coordinates
44° 3' 8" N, 103° 23' 17" W
- Elevation 1429 m (DEM: 1412 m)
- Timezone America/Denver
- Time Shift GMT -7 (DST -6)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:52
- Sunrise 07:08
- Sunset 18:09
- Day length 11 h 1 min
Other mountains nearby
Nearby
Weather in Buzzards Roost
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Buzzards Roost, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 4.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 10.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: -2.1 to 11.1 C, max wind 10.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 433 W/m2.
Temperature
4.1 C
Wind
10.1 m/s NW (325 deg)
Humidity
48 %
Pressure
1,033.3 hPa
Clouds
14 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 4.1 | 10.1 | 325 | 48 | 1,033.3 | - / 0.00 | 14 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 1.6 | 9.9 | 336 | 55 | 1,038.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | -2.1 | 2.3 | 263 | 69 | 1,043.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 11.1 | 3.6 | 149 | 20 | 1,033.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 292.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 9.1 | 3.9 | 219 | 22 | 1,027.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 432.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 9.3 | 4.1 | 246 | 27 | 1,022.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 8.3 | 3.6 | 264 | 30 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.0 | 1.3 | 168 | 9 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 299.1 | n/a |
| Sunday | 15.8 | 2.9 | 260 | 26 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 433.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 13.0 | 2.3 | 260 | 27 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 10.3 | 3.6 | 298 | 29 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.9 | 5.6 | 5 | 27 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 279.3 | n/a |
| Monday | 11.4 | 2.4 | 14 | 39 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 411.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-16 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Buzzards Roost?
Now 4.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 10.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: -2.1 to 11.1 C, max wind 10.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 433 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Buzzards Roost today?
Sunrise around 07:08 and sunset around 18:09 (local time). Day length about 11h 01m.
What is the local time in Buzzards Roost?
Local time is 01:52. Time zone: America/Denver (UTC-06:00).
What type of place is Buzzards Roost?
Buzzards Roost is a mountain.
What is the elevation of Buzzards Roost?
Elevation about 1,429 m. DEM 1,412 m.
Where is Buzzards Roost located?
It is at 44.05230, -103.38809 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Buzzards Roost in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry