Great Sand Dunes National Park Climat and Average Météo
Climat of Great Sand Dunes National Park: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Climat in Great Sand Dunes National Park month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mois | Max moyenne | Min moyenne | Précipitations | Évaluation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| janvier | -0° | -11° | 14 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| février | 5° | -6° | 15 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| mars | 11° | -2° | 18 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| avril | 14° | -0° | 16 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| mai | 18° | 4° | 41 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| juin | 26° | 11° | 28 mm | ★★★★★ |
| juillet | 27° | 13° | 26 mm | ★★★★★ |
| août | 27° | 13° | 23 mm | ★★★★★ |
| septembre | 22° | 9° | 17 mm | ★★★★★ |
| octobre | 16° | 3° | 26 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| novembre | 7° | -4° | 22 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| décembre | 2° | -7° | 15 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climat type: Semi-arid. Source : Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Great Sand Dunes National Park
Élevéest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Great Sand Dunes National Park compares avec 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 |
Meilleur moment pour visiter Great Sand Dunes National Park
Go in juin, juillet, août and septembre. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: janvier, février and décembre – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Great Sand Dunes National Park
Today is slightly cooler than average for octobre. The forecast high of 14°C is 1.9°C below the 16°C typical for this month.
A 84% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in juin à août.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 26°C.
What à pack, what à skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- A packable rain shell – 3 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid janvier, février and décembre – historically the least comfortable months here.
Résumé
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.
Actuellement, il fait 10°C (50°F) in Great Sand Dunes National Park avec couvert. La température ressentie est de 7°C. Aujourd’hui, les températures vont de 7°C à 14°C. La probabilité de précipitations est de 84%. Les conditions pour les visites obtiennent 5.6/10 – correct — adaptez vos activités à la météo.
La meilleure période pour visiter Great Sand Dunes National Park is juin, juillet, août and septembre. Le climat est semi-arid. janvier, février and décembre sont généralement les mois les moins confortables. juillet est le mois le plus chaud, avec des maximales moyennes proches de 27°C, tandis que janvier est le mois le plus froid, avec des minimales proches de -11°C.
L’aéroport principal le plus proche est Denver International Airport (DEN), about 243 km away. Parmi les sites à proximité, citons Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods, Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Hanging Lake.
En termes simples. Today is slightly cooler than average for octobre. The forecast high of 14°C is 1.9°C below the 16°C typical for this month. The best window à be outside is roughly 8 AM à 11 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Great Sand Dunes National Park today at 9.1/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
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 |
| Pays | États-Unis |
| Continent | Amérique du Nord |
| Coordonnées | 37°47′29.8″N 105°35′39.5″W (37.7916, -105.5943) |
| Established | 2004 |
| Known for | the tallest dunes in North America |
| Heure locale | 6:17 PM (UTC-06:00) |
| Meilleurs mois | juin, juillet, août and septembre |
| Climat | 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 Amérique du Nord.
What is the weather like in Great Sand Dunes National Park maintenant?
It is currently 10°C (50°F) avec couvert. Humidité is 81% and wind is 14 km/h.
When is the best time à visit Great Sand Dunes National Park?
juin, juillet, août and septembre offer the most comfortable conditions in Great Sand Dunes National Park, which has a semi-arid climate. janvier, février and décembre 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 heure locale is 6:17 PM.
What is the nearest airport à Great Sand Dunes National Park?
The closest airports are Denver International Airport (DEN), 243 km away.
What are the top things à 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. |
|---|---|
| Prévisions and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Qualité de l’air and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climat averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Météo 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 octobre 23, 2026 at 6:17 PM heure locale. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
