Great Sand Dunes National Park Klima and Average Wetter
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.
| Mo.at | Durchschnittliches Maximum | Durchschnittliches Minimum | Niederschlag | Bewertung |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Januar | -0° | -11° | 14 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Februar | 5° | -6° | 15 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| März | 11° | -2° | 18 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 14° | -0° | 16 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| Mai | 18° | 4° | 41 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| Juni | 26° | 11° | 28 mm | ★★★★★ |
| Juli | 27° | 13° | 26 mm | ★★★★★ |
| August | 27° | 12° | 15 mm | ★★★★★ |
| September | 22° | 8° | 18 mm | ★★★★★ |
| Oktober | 16° | 3° | 26 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 7° | -4° | 22 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| Dezember | 2° | -7° | 15 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Klima type: Semi-arid. Quelle: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Great Sand Dunes National Park
Hochest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Great Sand Dunes National Park compares mit 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 |
Beste Reisezeit 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 Dezember – 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 August. The forecast high of 29°C is 2.4°C above the 27°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 und August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 26°C.
What und pack, what und skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- So.glasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- A packable rain shell – 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid Januar, Februar and Dezember – historically the least comfortable months here.
Zusammenfassung
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.
Aktuell sind es 14°C (58°F) in Great Sand Dunes National Park mit klar. Die gefühlte Temperatur beträgt 11°C. Heute liegen die Temperaturen zwischen 10°C und 29°C. Die Niederschlagswahrscheinlichkeit beträgt 23%. Die Bedingungen für Besichtigungen erreichen 8.8/10 – ausgezeichnet — jetzt los.
Die beste Reisezeit für Great Sand Dunes National Park is Juni, Juli, August and September. Das Klima ist semi-arid. Januar, Februar and Dezember sind meist die ungemütlichsten Mo.ate. Juli ist der wärmste Mo.at mit durchschnittlichen Höchstwerten um 27°C, während Januar ist der kälteste Mo.at mit Tiefstwerten um -11°C.
Der nächstgelegene große Flughafen ist Denver International Airport (DEN), about 243 km away. Zu den Sehenswürdigkeiten in der Nähe gehören Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods, Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Hanging Lake.
Kurz gesagt. Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 29°C is 2.4°C above the 27°C typical for this month. The best window und be outside is roughly 9 AM und 12 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Great Sand Dunes National Park today at 9.2/10. 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
| Typ | National park |
|---|---|
| State | Colorado |
| Land | Vereinigte Staaten |
| Kontinent | Nordamerika |
| Koordinaten | 37°47′29.8″N 105°35′39.5″W (37.7916, -105.5943) |
| Established | 2004 |
| Known for | the tallest dunes in North America |
| Ortszeit | 12:05 AM (UTC-06:00) |
| Beste Mo.ate | 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 jetzt?
It is currently 14°C (58°F) mit klar. Luftfeuchtigkeit is 48% and wind is 14 km/h.
When is the best time und 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 Dezember 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 Ortszeit is 12:05 AM.
What is the nearest airport und Great Sand Dunes National Park?
The closest airports are Denver International Airport (DEN), 243 km away.
What are the top things und 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. |
|---|---|
| Vorhersage and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luftqualität 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 Wetter 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 August 26, 2026 at 12:05 AM Ortszeit. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
