Geography of Mount Rushmore
Geography of Mount Rushmore: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of Mount Rushmore
Custer State Park is 8 mi to the south, Wind Cave National Park is 19 mi to the south, Badlands National Park is 56 mi to the east and Wyoming is 202 mi to the south.
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Coordinates: 43°52′44.8″N 103°27′32.8″W (43.8791, -103.4591)
Quick facts about Mount Rushmore
| Type | Attraction |
|---|---|
| State | South Dakota |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Coordinates | 43°52′44.8″N 103°27′32.8″W (43.8791, -103.4591) |
| Known for | four presidents carved in granite |
| Local time | 9:42 PM (UTC-06:00) |
| Best months | June, July, August and September |
| Climate | Subarctic |
Summary
Mount Rushmore is a tourist attraction in South Dakota. Mount Rushmore is a landmark known for four presidents carved in granite.
Right now it is 68°F (20°C) in Mount Rushmore with clear. It feels like 66°F. Today runs from 57°F to 79°F. Chance of precipitation is 5%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.8/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Mount Rushmore is June, 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 January is the coldest with lows near 14°F.
The closest major airport is Denver International Airport (DEN), about 285 mi away. Nearby highlights include Custer State Park, Wind Cave National Park, Badlands National Park and Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 79°F is in line with the 77°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 9 AM to 12 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Mount Rushmore today at 9.8/10. 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 Mount Rushmore 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 | 32° | 14° | 0,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 39° | 19° | 0,8 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 47° | 26° | 1,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 51° | 30° | 2,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 61° | 40° | 4,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 72° | 50° | 2,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 80° | 58° | 3,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 77° | 56° | 2,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 72° | 51° | 1,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 57° | 38° | 2,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 46° | 28° | 0,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 41° | 25° | 0,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Subarctic. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Mount Rushmore?
Mount Rushmore is a tourist attraction in South Dakota. Its coordinates are 43.8791, -103.4591. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Mount Rushmore right now?
It is currently 68°F (20°C) with clear. Humidity is 39% and wind is 2 mph.
When is the best time to visit Mount Rushmore?
June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Mount Rushmore, which has a subarctic climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Mount Rushmore in?
Mount Rushmore observes America/Denver (UTC-06:00). The local time is 9:42 PM.
What is the nearest airport to Mount Rushmore?
The closest airports are Denver International Airport (DEN), 285 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Mount Rushmore?
Popular options include Custer State Park, 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 (attractions) - 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 9:42 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
