Best Time og Visit Mount Rushmore
Bedste rejsetid Mount Rushmore: juni, juli, august and september. Måned-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Bedste rejsetid Mount Rushmore
Go in juni, juli, august and september. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: januar, februar and december - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Klima in Mount Rushmore month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Måned | Avg high | Avg low | Regnfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januar | -0° | -10° | 10 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| februar | 4° | -7° | 20 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| marts | 8° | -3° | 26 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| april | 10° | -1° | 62 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| maj | 16° | 5° | 102 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| juni | 22° | 10° | 69 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| juli | 27° | 14° | 86 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| august | 25° | 13° | 68 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| september | 22° | 10° | 41 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| oktober | 14° | 3° | 50 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| november | 8° | -2° | 16 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| december | 5° | -4° | 14 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Klima type: Subarctic. Kilde: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How Mount Rushmore compares med nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Mount Rushmore.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Custer State Park | 13 km | 8°C | +1°C warmer | 568 mm |
| Vind Cave National Park | 31 km | 10°C | +2°C warmer | 484 mm |
| Badlands National Park | 90 km | 11°C | +3°C warmer | 388 mm |
| Wyoming | 324 km | 10°C | +2°C warmer | 347 mm |
| Theodore Roosevelt National Park | 345 km | 8°C | about the same | 411 mm |
What og pack, what og skip
- sønglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Layers - the daily swing is 19°C, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A packable rain shell - 3 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 58 km/h.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid januar, februar and december - historically the least comfortable months here.
Resumé
Mount Rushmore is a tourist attraction in South Dakota. Mount Rushmore is a landmark known for four presidents carved in granite.
Lige nu er det 7°C (45°F) in Mount Rushmore med klart. Det føles som 2°C. I dag ligger temperaturen mellem 7°C og 18°C. Sandsynligheden for nedbør er 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 8/10 - gode forhold.
Det bedste tidspunkt at besøge Mount Rushmore is juni, juli, august and september. Klimaet er subarctic. januar, februar and december tend og be the least comfortable months. juli is the warmest month med average highs near 27°C, while januar is the coldest med lows near -10°C.
The closest major airport is Denver International Airport (DEN), about 458 km away. Nearby highlights include Custer State Park, Vind Cave National Park, Badlands National Park and Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
Kort sagt. Today is cooler than average for september. The forecast high of 18°C is 4.7°C below the 22°C typical for this month. The best window og be outside is roughly 2 PM og 5 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Mount Rushmore today at 10/10. Vindstød og 58 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.
Vejret i Mount Rushmore lige nu
Open-Meteo Updated 10:33 AM, sep 15 local time.
Weekend outlook
🌦️ 20° / 12°
Light showers · 46% rain · wind 15 km/h
🌦️ 18° / 8°
Støvregn · 37% rain · wind 18 km/h
Ting at lave in Mount Rushmore
Attraktioner, parks and landmarks in and around Mount Rushmore.
Quick facts about Mount Rushmore
| Type | Attraction |
|---|---|
| State | South Dakota |
| Land | USA |
| Kontinent | Nordamerika |
| Koordinater | 43°52′44.8″N 103°27′32.8″W (43.8791, -103.4591) |
| Known for | four presidents carved in granite |
| Lokal tid | 10:33 AM (UTC-06:00) |
| Best months | juni, juli, august and september |
| Klima | Subarctic |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Mount Rushmore?
Mount Rushmore is a tourist attraction in South Dakota. Its coordinates are 43.8791, -103.4591. It lies in Nordamerika.
What is the weather like in Mount Rushmore lige nu?
It is currently 7°C (45°F) med klart. Luftfugtighed is 54% and wind is 19 km/h.
When is the best time og visit Mount Rushmore?
juni, juli, august and september offer the most comfortable conditions in Mount Rushmore, which has a subarctic climate. januar, februar and december are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Mount Rushmore in?
Mount Rushmore observes America/Denver (UTC-06:00). The local time is 10:33 AM.
What is the nearest airport og Mount Rushmore?
The closest airports are Denver International Airport (DEN), 458 km away.
What are the top things og do in Mount Rushmore?
Popular options include Custer State Park, Vind Cave National Park, Badlands National Park and Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (attractions) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Prognose and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luftkvalitet and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klima averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Vejr 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 september 15, 2026 at 10:33 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
