Great Sand Dunes National Park Klima and Average Vejr
Klima of Great Sand Dunes National Park: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klima in Great Sand Dunes National Park 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° | -11° | 14 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| februar | 5° | -6° | 15 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| marts | 11° | -2° | 18 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| april | 14° | -0° | 16 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| maj | 18° | 4° | 41 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| juni | 26° | 11° | 28 mm | ★★★★★ |
| juli | 27° | 13° | 26 mm | ★★★★★ |
| august | 27° | 13° | 16 mm | ★★★★★ |
| september | 22° | 8° | 18 mm | ★★★★★ |
| oktober | 16° | 3° | 26 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| november | 7° | -4° | 22 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| december | 2° | -7° | 15 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Klima type: Semi-arid. Kilde: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Great Sand Dunes National Park
Højest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Great Sand Dunes National Park compares med 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 | 660 mm |
| Garden of the Gods | 136 km | 10°C | +2°C warmer | 395 mm |
| Aspen | 189 km | 5°C | 3°C cooler | 595 mm |
| Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park | 207 km | 12°C | +4°C warmer | 299 mm |
| Area Code 303 | 223 km | 12°C | +3°C warmer | 366 mm |
Bedste rejsetid Great Sand Dunes National Park
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.
What this means for Great Sand Dunes National Park
Today is slightly warmer than average for september. The forecast high of 24°C is 2.2°C above the 22°C typical for this month.
A 23% chance means most of the area stays dry; a passing shower is possible but short.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in juni og august.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 26°C.
What og pack, what og skip
- Layers - the daily swing is 16°C, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A packable rain shell - 3 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid januar, februar and december - historically the least comfortable months here.
Resumé
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.
Lige nu er det 10°C (50°F) in Great Sand Dunes National Park med overskyet. Det føles som 8°C. I dag ligger temperaturen mellem 8°C og 24°C. Sandsynligheden for nedbør er 23%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.3/10 - gode forhold.
Det bedste tidspunkt at besøge Great Sand Dunes National Park is juni, juli, august and september. Klimaet er semi-arid. 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 -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.
Kort sagt. Today is slightly warmer than average for september. The forecast high of 24°C is 2.2°C above the 22°C typical for this month. The best window og be outside is roughly 11 AM og 2 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Great Sand Dunes National Park today at 9.5/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Quick facts about Great Sand Dunes National Park
| Type | National park |
|---|---|
| State | Colorado |
| Land | USA |
| Kontinent | Nordamerika |
| Koordinater | 37°47′29.8″N 105°35′39.5″W (37.7916, -105.5943) |
| Established | 2004 |
| Known for | the tallest dunes in North America |
| Lokal tid | 4:39 AM (UTC-06:00) |
| Best months | juni, juli, august and september |
| Klima | 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 Nordamerika.
What is the weather like in Great Sand Dunes National Park lige nu?
It is currently 10°C (50°F) med overskyet. Luftfugtighed is 66% and wind is 8 km/h.
When is the best time og visit Great Sand Dunes National Park?
juni, juli, august and september offer the most comfortable conditions in Great Sand Dunes National Park, which has a semi-arid climate. januar, februar and december 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 4:39 AM.
What is the nearest airport og Great Sand Dunes National Park?
The closest airports are Denver International Airport (DEN), 243 km away.
What are the top things og 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. |
|---|---|
| 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 4:39 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
