Geography of Great Basin National Park
Geography of Great Basin National Park: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of Great Basin National Park
Zion National Park is 135 mi to the south-east, Bryce Canyon National Park is 150 mi to the south-east, Capitol Reef National Park is 169 mi to the east and Valley of Fire State Park is 173 mi to the south.
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Coordinates: 38°58′59.9″N 114°17′60″W (38.9833, -114.3)
Quick facts about Great Basin National Park
| Type | National park |
|---|---|
| State | Nevada |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Coordinates | 38°58′59.9″N 114°17′60″W (38.9833, -114.3) |
| Established | 1986 |
| Known for | bristlecone pines and dark skies |
| Local time | 8:58 PM (UTC-07:00) |
| Best months | June, July and August |
| Climate | Polar |
Summary
Great Basin National Park is a national park in Nevada. Great Basin National Park is a US national park known for bristlecone pines and dark skies.
Right now it is 57°F (14°C) in Great Basin National Park with clear sky. It feels like 46°F. Today runs from 43°F to 61°F. Chance of precipitation is 5%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.8/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Great Basin National Park is June, July and August. The climate is polar. January, February and March tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 65°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 6°F.
The closest major airport is Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), about 175 mi away. Nearby highlights include Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, Capitol Reef National Park and Valley of Fire State Park.
In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 61°F is in line with the 62°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 2 PM to 5 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Great Basin National Park today at 9.8/10. Gusts to 35 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Climate in Great Basin National 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 | 22° | 6° | 1,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 24° | 8° | 2,0 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 30° | 12° | 2,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | 34° | 15° | 1,6 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| May | 46° | 25° | 1,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 61° | 38° | 0,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 65° | 45° | 1,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 62° | 43° | 1,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 53° | 35° | 1,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| October | 42° | 24° | 1,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 29° | 13° | 0,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| December | 28° | 12° | 0,8 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Polar. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Great Basin National Park?
Great Basin National Park is a national park in Nevada. Its coordinates are 38.9833, -114.3. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Great Basin National Park right now?
It is currently 57°F (14°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 29% and wind is 15 mph.
When is the best time to visit Great Basin National Park?
June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Great Basin National Park, which has a polar climate. January, February and March are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Great Basin National Park in?
Great Basin National Park observes America/Los_Angeles (UTC-07:00). The local time is 8:58 PM.
What is the nearest airport to Great Basin National Park?
The closest airports are Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), 175 mi away and Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), 206 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Great Basin National Park?
Popular options include Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, Capitol Reef National Park, Valley of Fire State Park, Great Salt Lake and Antelope Island State Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (national-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 24, 2026 at 8:58 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
