Geography of Dinosaur Provincial Park
Geography of Dinosaur Provincial Park: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of Dinosaur Provincial Park
Calgary is 114 mi to the west, Glacier National Park is 173 mi to the south-west, Banff is 180 mi to the west and Banff National Park is 199 mi to the west.
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Coordinates: 50°46′12″N 111°29′24″W (50.77, -111.49)
Quick facts about Dinosaur Provincial Park
| Type | State park |
|---|---|
| State | Alberta |
| Country | Canada |
| Continent | North America |
| Coordinates | 50°46′12″N 111°29′24″W (50.77, -111.49) |
| Established | 1955 |
| Known for | badlands and fossil beds |
| Local time | 6:38 AM (UTC-06:00) |
| Best months | July, August and September |
| Climate | Subarctic |
Summary
Dinosaur Provincial Park is a state park in Alberta. Dinosaur Provincial Park is known for badlands and fossil beds.
Right now it is 75°F (24°C) in Dinosaur Provincial Park with clear sky. It feels like 69°F. Today runs from 56°F to 76°F. Chance of precipitation is 10%. Sightseeing conditions score 9/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Dinosaur Provincial Park is July, August and September. The climate is subarctic. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 80°F, while February is the coldest with lows near 8°F.
Nearby highlights include Glacier National Park, Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks, Banff National Park and Lake Louise.
In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 76°F is 2.7°F below the 79°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 10 AM to 1 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Dinosaur Provincial Park today at 9.7/10. 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.
Climate in Dinosaur Provincial Park month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24° | 8° | 0,6 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 27° | 8° | 0,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 39° | 20° | 0,9 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | 53° | 31° | 1,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 66° | 44° | 2,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 70° | 51° | 3,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 80° | 58° | 1,7 in | ★★★★★ |
| August | 79° | 56° | 1,5 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 73° | 50° | 1,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 56° | 36° | 0,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 37° | 22° | 0,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| December | 29° | 13° | 1,0 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Subarctic. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Dinosaur Provincial Park?
Dinosaur Provincial Park is a state park in Alberta. Its coordinates are 50.77, -111.49. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Dinosaur Provincial Park right now?
It is currently 75°F (24°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 40% and wind is 14 mph.
When is the best time to visit Dinosaur Provincial Park?
July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Dinosaur Provincial Park, which has a subarctic climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Dinosaur Provincial Park in?
Dinosaur Provincial Park observes America/Edmonton (UTC-06:00). The local time is 6:38 AM.
What are the top things to do in Dinosaur Provincial Park?
Popular options include Glacier National Park, Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks, Banff National Park, Lake Louise and Lake Louise.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (state-parks) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| 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 25, 2026 at 6:38 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
