Great Sand Dunes National Park المناخ and Average الطقس
المناخ of Great Sand Dunes National Park: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
المناخ in Great Sand Dunes National Park month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| الشهر | Avg high | Avg low | مطرfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| يناير | -0° | -11° | 14 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| فبراير | 5° | -6° | 15 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| مارس | 11° | -2° | 18 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| أبريل | 14° | -0° | 16 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| ماي | 18° | 4° | 41 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| يونيو | 26° | 11° | 28 mm | ★★★★★ |
| يوليو | 27° | 13° | 26 mm | ★★★★★ |
| أغسطس | 27° | 13° | 23 mm | ★★★★★ |
| سبتمبر | 22° | 9° | 17 mm | ★★★★★ |
| أكتوبر | 16° | 3° | 26 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| نوفمبر | 7° | -4° | 22 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| ديسمبر | 2° | -7° | 15 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
المناخ type: Semi-arid. المصدر: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Great Sand Dunes National Park
مرتفعest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Great Sand Dunes National Park compares مع nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Great Sand Dunes National Park.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pikes Peak | 126 km | -5°C | 13°C cooler | 648 mm |
| Garden of the Gods | 136 km | 10°C | +2°C warmer | 387 mm |
| Aspen | 189 km | 5°C | 3°C cooler | 613 mm |
| Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park | 207 km | 12°C | +4°C warmer | 308 mm |
| Area Code 303 | 223 km | 12°C | +3°C warmer | 357 mm |
أفضل وقت للزيارة Great Sand Dunes National Park
Go in يونيو, يوليو, أغسطس and سبتمبر. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: يناير, فبراير and ديسمبر - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Great Sand Dunes National Park
Today is slightly cooler than average for أكتوبر. The forecast high of 14°C is 1.9°C below the 16°C typical for this month.
A 84% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in يونيو و أغسطس.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 26°C.
What و pack, what و skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- A packable rain shell - 3 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid يناير, فبراير and ديسمبر - historically the least comfortable months here.
الملخص
Great Sand Dunes National Park is a national park in Colorado. Great Sand Dunes National Park is a US national park known for the tallest dunes in North America.
درجة الحرارة الآن 10°C (50°F) in Great Sand Dunes National Park مع غائم. المحسوسة 7°C. تتراوح درجات الحرارة اليوم بين 7°C و 14°C. احتمال هطول الأمطار 84%. Sightseeing conditions score 5.6/10 - مقبول — خطط وفق الطقس.
أفضل وقت لزيارة Great Sand Dunes National Park is يونيو, يوليو, أغسطس and سبتمبر. المناخ semi-arid. يناير, فبراير and ديسمبر tend و be the least comfortable months. يوليو is the warmest month مع average highs near 27°C, while يناير is the coldest مع lows near -11°C.
The closest major airport is Denver International Airport (DEN), about 243 km away. Nearby highlights include Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods, Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Hanging Lake.
باختصار. Today is slightly cooler than average for أكتوبر. The forecast high of 14°C is 1.9°C below the 16°C typical for this month. The best window و be outside is roughly 8 AM و 11 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Great Sand Dunes National Park today at 9.1/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Quick facts about Great Sand Dunes National Park
| النوع | National park |
|---|---|
| State | Colorado |
| الدولة | الولايات المتحدة |
| القارة | أمريكا الشمالية |
| الإحداثيات | 37°47′29.8″N 105°35′39.5″W (37.7916, -105.5943) |
| Established | 2004 |
| Known for | the tallest dunes in North America |
| التوقيت المحلي | 12:24 PM (UTC-06:00) |
| Best months | يونيو, يوليو, أغسطس and سبتمبر |
| المناخ | Semi-arid |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Great Sand Dunes National Park?
Great Sand Dunes National Park is a national park in Colorado. Its coordinates are 37.7916, -105.5943. It lies in أمريكا الشمالية.
What is the weather like in Great Sand Dunes National Park الآن?
It is currently 10°C (50°F) مع غائم. الرطوبة is 81% and wind is 14 km/h.
When is the best time و visit Great Sand Dunes National Park?
يونيو, يوليو, أغسطس and سبتمبر offer the most comfortable conditions in Great Sand Dunes National Park, which has a semi-arid climate. يناير, فبراير and ديسمبر are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Great Sand Dunes National Park in?
Great Sand Dunes National Park observes America/Denver (UTC-06:00). The local time is 12:24 PM.
What is the nearest airport و Great Sand Dunes National Park?
The closest airports are Denver International Airport (DEN), 243 km away.
What are the top things و do in Great Sand Dunes National Park?
Popular options include Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods, Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Hanging Lake, Mesa Verde (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and Mesa Verde National Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (national-parks) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| التوقعات and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| جودة الهواء and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| المناخ averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National الطقس Service. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated أكتوبر 24, 2026 at 12:24 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
