Indiana Dunes National Park المناخ and Average الطقس
المناخ of Indiana Dunes National Park: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
المناخ in Indiana 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 | -1° | -7° | 80 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| فبراير | 4° | -4° | 28 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| مارس | 12° | 1° | 118 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| أبريل | 16° | 6° | 115 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| ماي | 19° | 10° | 70 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| يونيو | 26° | 17° | 136 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| يوليو | 27° | 20° | 108 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| أغسطس | 26° | 19° | 132 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| سبتمبر | 24° | 16° | 67 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| أكتوبر | 18° | 10° | 95 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| نوفمبر | 10° | 4° | 83 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| ديسمبر | 4° | -2° | 78 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
المناخ type: القارةal. المصدر: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Indiana Dunes National Park
مرتفعest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Indiana Dunes National Park compares مع nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Indiana Dunes National Park.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 60601 | 54 km | 11°C | about the same | 1034 mm |
| Area Code 312 | 54 km | 11°C | about the same | 1034 mm |
| Cook County | 54 km | 11°C | about the same | 1034 mm |
| Chicago | 54 km | 11°C | about the same | 1034 mm |
| The Loop | 54 km | 11°C | about the same | 1034 mm |
أفضل وقت للزيارة Indiana Dunes National Park
Go in ماي, يوليو 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 Indiana Dunes National Park
Today is cooler than average for سبتمبر. The forecast high of 18°C is 6.1°C below the 24°C typical for this month.
A 73% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives. Around 16 mm is forecast, which is enough و soak trails and slow traffic.
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 28°C.
What و pack, what و skip
- الأحدglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Layers - the daily swing is 22°C, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- 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
Indiana Dunes National Park is a national park in Indiana. Indiana Dunes National Park is a US national park known for Lake Michigan dunes and beaches.
درجة الحرارة الآن 18°C (64°F) in Indiana Dunes National Park مع غائم. المحسوسة 18°C. تتراوح درجات الحرارة اليوم بين 16°C و 18°C. احتمال هطول الأمطار 73%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.6/10 - ظروف جيدة.
أفضل وقت لزيارة Indiana Dunes National Park is ماي, يوليو and سبتمبر. المناخ continental. 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 -7°C.
The closest major airport is O'Hare International Airport (ORD), about 79 km away. Nearby highlights include Starved Rock State Park and Lake Michigan.
باختصار. Today is cooler than average for سبتمبر. The forecast high of 18°C is 6.1°C below the 24°C typical for this month. The best window و be outside is roughly 10 AM و 1 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Indiana Dunes National Park today at 9/10. 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 Indiana Dunes National Park
| النوع | National park |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| الدولة | الولايات المتحدة |
| القارة | أمريكا الشمالية |
| الإحداثيات | 41°39′11.9″N 87°3′8.6″W (41.6533, -87.0524) |
| Established | 2019 |
| Known for | Lake Michigan dunes and beaches |
| التوقيت المحلي | 8:45 PM (UTC-05:00) |
| Best months | ماي, يوليو and سبتمبر |
| المناخ | القارةal |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Indiana Dunes National Park?
Indiana Dunes National Park is a national park in Indiana. Its coordinates are 41.6533, -87.0524. It lies in أمريكا الشمالية.
What is the weather like in Indiana Dunes National Park الآن?
It is currently 18°C (64°F) مع غائم. الرطوبة is 87% and wind is 17 km/h.
When is the best time و visit Indiana Dunes National Park?
ماي, يوليو and سبتمبر offer the most comfortable conditions in Indiana Dunes National Park, which has a continental climate. يناير, فبراير and ديسمبر are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Indiana Dunes National Park in?
Indiana Dunes National Park observes America/Chicago (UTC-05:00). The local time is 8:45 PM.
What is the nearest airport و Indiana Dunes National Park?
The closest airports are O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 79 km away.
What are the top things و do in Indiana Dunes National Park?
Popular options include Starved Rock State Park and Lake Michigan.
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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 سبتمبر 30, 2026 at 8:45 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
