Badlands National Park Clima and Average Tiempo
Clima of Badlands National Park: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Clima in Badlands National Park month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mes | Máx. media | Mín. media | Precipitaciones | Valoración |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| enero | 1° | -10° | 12 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| febrero | 5° | -7° | 12 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| marzo | 11° | -2° | 21 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| abril | 15° | 3° | 59 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| may | 21° | 9° | 65 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| junio | 27° | 15° | 44 mm | ★★★★★ |
| julio | 32° | 19° | 45 mm | ★★★★★ |
| agosto | 30° | 17° | 43 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| septiembre | 26° | 14° | 30 mm | ★★★★★ |
| octubre | 17° | 6° | 35 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| noviembre | 9° | -1° | 8 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| diciembre | 6° | -5° | 17 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Clima type: Continenteal. Fuente: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Badlands National Park
Altoest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Badlands National Park compares con 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 |
| Viento 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 |
Mejor época para visitar Badlands National Park
Go in may, junio, julio, agosto and septiembre. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: enero, febrero and diciembre – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Badlands National Park
Today is much warmer than average for octubre. The forecast high of 29°C is 11.5°C above the 17°C typical for this month.
Lluvia is very unlikely today – plans do not need a backup.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in junio a agosto.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 30°C.
What a pack, what a skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- dom.glasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Layers – the daily swing is 28°C, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- A packable rain shell – 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid enero, febrero and diciembre – historically the least comfortable months here.
Resumen
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.
Ahora mismo hay 20°C (68°F) in Badlands National Park con despejado. La sensación térmica es de 16°C. Hoy las temperaturas van de 13°C a 29°C. La probabilidad de precipitación es del 3%. Las condiciones para hacer turismo obtienen 9.5/10 – excelente — puedes salir ahora.
La mejor época para visitar Badlands National Park is may, junio, julio, agosto and septiembre. El clima es continental. enero, febrero and diciembre suelen ser los meses menos cómodos. julio es el mes más cálido, con máximas medias cercanas a 32°C, mientras enero es el mes más frío, con mínimas cercanas a -10°C.
El aeropuerto principal más cercano es Denver International Airport (DEN), about 485 km away. Entre los lugares destacados cercanos se encuentran Custer State Park, Mount Rushmore, Viento Cave National Park and Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
En términos sencillos. Today is much warmer than average for octubre. The forecast high of 29°C is 11.5°C above the 17°C typical for this month. The best window a be outside is roughly 3 PM a 6 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Badlands National Park today at 9.9/10. 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 Badlands National Park
| Tipo | National park |
|---|---|
| State | South Dakota |
| País | Estados Unidos |
| Continente | América del Norte |
| Coordenadas | 43°51′19.4″N 102°20′22.9″W (43.8554, -102.3397) |
| Established | 1978 |
| Known for | eroded buttes and fossil beds |
| Hora local | 5:06 AM (UTC-06:00) |
| Mejores meses | may, junio, julio, agosto and septiembre |
| Clima | Continenteal |
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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 América del Norte.
What is the weather like in Badlands National Park ahora mismo?
It is currently 20°C (68°F) con despejado. Humedad is 27% and wind is 11 km/h.
When is the best time a visit Badlands National Park?
may, junio, julio, agosto and septiembre offer the most comfortable conditions in Badlands National Park, which has a continental climate. enero, febrero and diciembre 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 hora local is 5:06 AM.
What is the nearest airport a Badlands National Park?
The closest airports are Denver International Airport (DEN), 485 km away.
What are the top things a do in Badlands National Park?
Popular options include Custer State Park, Mount Rushmore, Viento 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. |
|---|---|
| Pronóstico and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Calidad del aire and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Clima averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Tiempo 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 octubre 24, 2026 at 5:06 AM hora local. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
