Great Sand Dunes National Park Климат and Average Време
Климат of Great Sand Dunes National Park: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Климат in Great Sand Dunes National Park month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Месец | Avg high | Avg low | Дъждfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| януари | -0° | -11° | 14 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| февруари | 5° | -6° | 15 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| март | 11° | -2° | 18 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| април | 14° | -0° | 16 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| май | 18° | 4° | 41 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| юни | 26° | 11° | 28 mm | ★★★★★ |
| юли | 27° | 13° | 26 mm | ★★★★★ |
| август | 27° | 12° | 15 mm | ★★★★★ |
| септември | 22° | 8° | 18 mm | ★★★★★ |
| октомври | 16° | 3° | 26 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| ноември | 7° | -4° | 22 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| декември | 2° | -7° | 15 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Климат type: Semi-arid. Източник: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Great Sand Dunes National Park
Високоest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Great Sand Dunes National Park compares с 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 | 656 mm |
| Garden of the Gods | 136 km | 10°C | +2°C warmer | 387 mm |
| Aspen | 189 km | 5°C | 3°C cooler | 588 mm |
| Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park | 207 km | 12°C | +4°C warmer | 296 mm |
| Area Code 303 | 223 km | 11°C | +3°C warmer | 364 mm |
Най-добро време за посещение Great Sand Dunes National Park
Go in юни, юли, август and септември. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: януари, февруари and декември - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Great Sand Dunes National Park
Today is slightly warmer than average for август. The forecast high of 30°C is 3.4°C above the 27°C typical for this month.
A 16% chance means most of the area stays dry; a passing shower is possible but short.
Пориви до 54 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in юни до август.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 26°C.
What до pack, what до skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- недglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- A packable rain shell - 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 54 km/h.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid януари, февруари and декември - historically the least comfortable months here.
Обобщение
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.
В момента е 19°C (67°F) in Great Sand Dunes National Park с Променлива облачност. Усеща се като 17°C. Днес температурите са от 12°C до 30°C. Вероятността за валежи е 16%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.4/10 - Отлично — тръгнете сега.
Най-доброто време за посещение на Great Sand Dunes National Park is юни, юли, август and септември. Климатът е semi-arid. януари, февруари and декември tend до be the least comfortable months. юли is the warmest month с average highs near 27°C, while януари is the coldest с 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.
Накратко. Today is slightly warmer than average for август. The forecast high of 30°C is 3.4°C above the 27°C typical for this month. The best window до be outside is roughly 8 AM до 11 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Great Sand Dunes National Park today at 9.6/10. Пориви до 54 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 Great Sand Dunes National Park
| Тип | National park |
|---|---|
| State | Colorado |
| Държава | Съединени щати |
| Континент | Северна Америка |
| Координати | 37°47′29.8″N 105°35′39.5″W (37.7916, -105.5943) |
| Established | 2004 |
| Known for | the tallest dunes in North America |
| Местно време | 8:23 PM (UTC-06:00) |
| Best months | юни, юли, август and септември |
| Климат | 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 Северна Америка.
What is the weather like in Great Sand Dunes National Park в момента?
It is currently 19°C (67°F) с Променлива облачност. Влажност is 40% and wind is 7 km/h.
When is the best time до visit Great Sand Dunes National Park?
юни, юли, август and септември offer the most comfortable conditions in Great Sand Dunes National Park, which has a semi-arid climate. януари, февруари and декември 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 8:23 PM.
What is the nearest airport до Great Sand Dunes National Park?
The closest airports are Denver International Airport (DEN), 243 km away.
What are the top things до 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. |
|---|---|
| Прогноза and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Качество на въздуха and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Климат averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Време 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 август 22, 2026 at 8:23 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
