Geography of Custer State Park
Geography of Custer State Park: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of Custer State Park
Mount Rushmore is 8 mi to the north, Wind Cave National Park is 12 mi to the south, Badlands National Park is 54 mi to the east and Wyoming is 195 mi to the south.
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Coordinates: 43°46′0.1″N 103°25′0.1″W (43.7667, -103.4167)
Quick facts about Custer State Park
| Type | State park |
|---|---|
| State | South Dakota |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Coordinates | 43°46′0.1″N 103°25′0.1″W (43.7667, -103.4167) |
| Established | 1912 |
| Known for | a bison herd and the Needles Highway |
| Local time | 7:19 PM (UTC-06:00) |
| Best months | June, July, August and September |
| Climate | Continental |
Summary
Custer State Park is a state park in South Dakota. Custer State Park is known for a bison herd and the Needles Highway.
Right now it is 76°F (25°C) in Custer State Park with clear sky. It feels like 75°F. Today runs from 66°F to 87°F. Chance of precipitation is 13%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.5/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Custer State Park is June, July, August and September. The climate is continental. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 81°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 15°F.
The closest major airport is Denver International Airport (DEN), about 278 mi away. Nearby highlights include Mount Rushmore, Wind Cave National Park, Badlands National Park and Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
In plain terms. Today is warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 87°F is 8.8°F above the 78°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 8 AM to 11 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Custer State Park today at 9.6/10. 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 Custer State 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 | 33° | 15° | 0,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 39° | 19° | 0,8 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 48° | 28° | 0,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 52° | 32° | 2,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 62° | 41° | 4,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 73° | 51° | 2,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 81° | 59° | 3,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 78° | 57° | 1,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 73° | 52° | 1,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 58° | 39° | 2,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 47° | 29° | 0,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 43° | 25° | 0,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Custer State Park?
Custer State Park is a state park in South Dakota. Its coordinates are 43.7667, -103.4167. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Custer State Park right now?
It is currently 76°F (25°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 38% and wind is 3 mph.
When is the best time to visit Custer State Park?
June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Custer State Park, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Custer State Park in?
Custer State Park observes America/Denver (UTC-06:00). The local time is 7:19 PM.
What is the nearest airport to Custer State Park?
The closest airports are Denver International Airport (DEN), 278 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Custer State Park?
Popular options include Mount Rushmore, Wind Cave National Park, Badlands National Park and Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
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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 24, 2026 at 7:19 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
