Great Sand Dunes National Park Ilmasto and Average Sää
Ilmasto of Great Sand Dunes National Park: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Ilmasto in Great Sand Dunes National Park month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Kuukausi | Avg high | Avg low | Sadefall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| tammikuu | -0° | -11° | 14 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| helmikuu | 5° | -6° | 15 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| maaliskuu | 11° | -2° | 18 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| huhtikuu | 14° | -0° | 16 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| tou | 18° | 4° | 41 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| kesäkuu | 26° | 11° | 28 mm | ★★★★★ |
| heinäkuu | 27° | 13° | 26 mm | ★★★★★ |
| elokuu | 27° | 13° | 23 mm | ★★★★★ |
| syyskuu | 22° | 9° | 17 mm | ★★★★★ |
| lokakuu | 16° | 3° | 26 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| marraskuu | 7° | -4° | 22 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| joulukuu | 2° | -7° | 15 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Ilmasto type: Semi-arid. Lähde: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Great Sand Dunes National Park
Korkeaest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Great Sand Dunes National Park compares ja 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 | 648 mm |
| Garden of the Gods | 136 km | 10°C | +2°C warmer | 387 mm |
| Aspen | 189 km | 5°C | 3°C cooler | 613 mm |
| Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park | 207 km | 12°C | +4°C warmer | 308 mm |
| Area Code 303 | 223 km | 12°C | +3°C warmer | 357 mm |
Paras aika vierailla Great Sand Dunes National Park
Go in kesäkuu, heinäkuu, elokuu and syyskuu. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: tammikuu, helmikuu and joulukuu - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Great Sand Dunes National Park
Today is about average for lokakuu. The forecast high of 15°C is in line ja the 16°C typical for this month.
A 19% chance means most of the area stays dry; a passing shower is possible but short.
Puuskat ja 55 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in kesäkuu ja elokuu.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 26°C.
What ja pack, what ja skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 55 km/h.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid tammikuu, helmikuu and joulukuu - historically the least comfortable months here.
Yhteenveto
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.
Tällä hetkellä lämpötila on 10°C (50°F) in Great Sand Dunes National Park ja pilvistä. Tuntuu kuin 8°C. Tänään lämpötila vaihtelee 7°C ja 15°C. laeen todennäköisyys on 19%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.4/10 - hyvät olosuhteet.
Paras aika matkustaa kohteeseen Great Sand Dunes National Park is kesäkuu, heinäkuu, elokuu and syyskuu. Ilmasto on semi-arid. tammikuu, helmikuu and joulukuu tend ja be the least comfortable months. heinäkuu is the warmest month ja average highs near 27°C, while tammikuu is the coldest ja 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.
Yksinkertaisesti sanottuna. Today is about average for lokakuu. The forecast high of 15°C is in line ja the 16°C typical for this month. The best window ja be outside is roughly 10 AM ja 1 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Great Sand Dunes National Park today at 9.7/10. Puuskat ja 55 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
| Tyyppi | National park |
|---|---|
| State | Colorado |
| Maa | Yhdysvallat |
| Maanosa | Pohjois-Amerikka |
| Koordinaatit | 37°47′29.8″N 105°35′39.5″W (37.7916, -105.5943) |
| Established | 2004 |
| Known for | the tallest dunes in North America |
| Paikallinen aika | 5:47 AM (UTC-06:00) |
| Best months | kesäkuu, heinäkuu, elokuu and syyskuu |
| Ilmasto | 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 Pohjois-Amerikka.
What is the weather like in Great Sand Dunes National Park nyt?
It is currently 10°C (50°F) ja pilvistä. Kosteus is 84% and wind is 5 km/h.
When is the best time ja visit Great Sand Dunes National Park?
kesäkuu, heinäkuu, elokuu and syyskuu offer the most comfortable conditions in Great Sand Dunes National Park, which has a semi-arid climate. tammikuu, helmikuu and joulukuu 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 5:47 AM.
What is the nearest airport ja Great Sand Dunes National Park?
The closest airports are Denver International Airport (DEN), 243 km away.
What are the top things ja 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. |
|---|---|
| Ennuste and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Ilmanlaatu and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Ilmasto averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Sää 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 lokakuu 14, 2026 at 5:47 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
