Badlands National Park المناخ and Average الطقس
المناخ of Badlands National Park: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
المناخ in Badlands 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° | -10° | 12 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| فبراير | 5° | -7° | 12 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| مارس | 11° | -2° | 21 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| أبريل | 15° | 3° | 59 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| ماي | 21° | 9° | 65 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| يونيو | 27° | 15° | 44 mm | ★★★★★ |
| يوليو | 32° | 19° | 45 mm | ★★★★★ |
| أغسطس | 30° | 17° | 43 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| سبتمبر | 26° | 14° | 30 mm | ★★★★★ |
| أكتوبر | 17° | 6° | 35 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| نوفمبر | 9° | -1° | 8 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| ديسمبر | 6° | -5° | 17 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
المناخ type: القارةal. المصدر: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Badlands National Park
مرتفعest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Badlands National Park compares مع nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Badlands National Park.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Custer State Park | 87 km | 8°C | 2°C cooler | 590 mm |
| Mount Rushmore | 90 km | 8°C | 3°C cooler | 586 mm |
| الرياح Cave National Park | 96 km | 10°C | 1°C cooler | 499 mm |
| North Dakota | 350 km | 7°C | 3°C cooler | 590 mm |
| Theodore Roosevelt National Park | 360 km | 8°C | 3°C cooler | 409 mm |
أفضل وقت للزيارة Badlands National Park
Go in ماي, 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 Badlands National Park
Today is slightly cooler than average for أكتوبر. The forecast high of 15°C is 1.9°C below the 17°C typical for this month.
مطر is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
هبات الرياح و 80 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in يونيو و أغسطس.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 30°C.
What و pack, what و skip
- Layers - the daily swing is 20°C, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 80 km/h.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid يناير, فبراير and ديسمبر - historically the least comfortable months here.
الملخص
Badlands National Park is a national park in South Dakota. Badlands National Park is a US national park known for eroded buttes and fossil beds.
درجة الحرارة الآن 7°C (45°F) in Badlands National Park مع غائم جزئيًا. المحسوسة 2°C. تتراوح درجات الحرارة اليوم بين 4°C و 15°C. احتمال هطول الأمطار 4%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.1/10 - ظروف جيدة.
أفضل وقت لزيارة Badlands National Park is ماي, يونيو, يوليو, أغسطس and سبتمبر. المناخ continental. يناير, فبراير and ديسمبر tend و be the least comfortable months. يوليو is the warmest month مع average highs near 32°C, while يناير is the coldest مع lows near -10°C.
The closest major airport is Denver International Airport (DEN), about 485 km away. Nearby highlights include Custer State Park, Mount Rushmore, الرياح Cave National Park and Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
باختصار. Today is slightly cooler than average for أكتوبر. The forecast high of 15°C is 1.9°C below the 17°C typical for this month. The best window و be outside is roughly 7 AM و 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. running is the strongest bet in Badlands National Park today at 9.5/10. هبات الرياح و 80 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Quick facts about Badlands National Park
| النوع | National park |
|---|---|
| State | South Dakota |
| الدولة | الولايات المتحدة |
| القارة | أمريكا الشمالية |
| الإحداثيات | 43°51′19.4″N 102°20′22.9″W (43.8554, -102.3397) |
| Established | 1978 |
| Known for | eroded buttes and fossil beds |
| التوقيت المحلي | 1:00 PM (UTC-06:00) |
| Best months | ماي, يونيو, يوليو, أغسطس and سبتمبر |
| المناخ | القارةal |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Badlands National Park?
Badlands National Park is a national park in South Dakota. Its coordinates are 43.8554, -102.3397. It lies in أمريكا الشمالية.
What is the weather like in Badlands National Park الآن?
It is currently 7°C (45°F) مع غائم جزئيًا. الرطوبة is 26% and wind is 10 km/h.
When is the best time و visit Badlands National Park?
ماي, يونيو, يوليو, أغسطس and سبتمبر offer the most comfortable conditions in Badlands National Park, which has a continental climate. يناير, فبراير and ديسمبر are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Badlands National Park in?
Badlands National Park observes America/Denver (UTC-06:00). The local time is 1:00 PM.
What is the nearest airport و Badlands National Park?
The closest airports are Denver International Airport (DEN), 485 km away.
What are the top things و do in Badlands National Park?
Popular options include Custer State Park, Mount Rushmore, الرياح Cave National Park and Theodore Roosevelt 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 26, 2026 at 1:00 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
