Great Sand Dunes National Park Loftslag and Average Veður
Loftslag of Great Sand Dunes National Park: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Loftslag in Great Sand Dunes National Park month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mánuður | Avg high | Avg low | Rigningfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| janúar | -0° | -11° | 14 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| febrúar | 5° | -6° | 15 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| mars | 11° | -2° | 18 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| apríl | 14° | -0° | 16 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| maí | 18° | 4° | 41 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| júní | 26° | 11° | 28 mm | ★★★★★ |
| júlí | 27° | 13° | 26 mm | ★★★★★ |
| ágúst | 27° | 13° | 23 mm | ★★★★★ |
| september | 22° | 9° | 17 mm | ★★★★★ |
| október | 16° | 3° | 26 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| nóvember | 7° | -4° | 22 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| desember | 2° | -7° | 15 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Loftslag type: Semi-arid. Heimild: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Great Sand Dunes National Park
Háttest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Great Sand Dunes National Park compares með 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 |
Best time til visit Great Sand Dunes National Park
Go in júní, júlí, ágúst and september. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: janúar, febrúar and desember - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Great Sand Dunes National Park
Today is cooler than average for október. The forecast high of 12°C is 4.4°C below the 16°C typical for this month.
A 73% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Vindhviður til 53 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in júní til ágúst.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 26°C.
What til pack, what til skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 53 km/h.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid janúar, febrúar and desember - historically the least comfortable months here.
Samantekt
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.
Núna er hitinn 5°C (41°F) in Great Sand Dunes National Park með skýjað. Hitinn finnst vera -3°C. Í dag er hitinn frá 4°C til 12°C. Líkur á úrkomu eru 73%. Sightseeing conditions score 5/10 - Á mörkunum.
Besti tíminn til að heimsækja Great Sand Dunes National Park is júní, júlí, ágúst and september. Loftslagið er semi-arid. janúar, febrúar and desember tend til be the least comfortable months. júlí is the warmest month með average highs near 27°C, while janúar is the coldest með lows near -11°C.
The closest major airport is Denver International Airport (DEN), about 243 km away. Nearby highlights include Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods, Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Hanging Lake.
Í einföldu máli. Today is cooler than average for október. The forecast high of 12°C is 4.4°C below the 16°C typical for this month. The best window til be outside is roughly 11 AM til 2 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. Vindhviður til 53 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. 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
| Tegund | National park |
|---|---|
| State | Colorado |
| Land | Bandaríkin |
| Heimsálfa | Norður-Ameríka |
| Hnit | 37°47′29.8″N 105°35′39.5″W (37.7916, -105.5943) |
| Established | 2004 |
| Known for | the tallest dunes in North America |
| Staðartími | 4:17 PM (UTC-06:00) |
| Best months | júní, júlí, ágúst and september |
| Loftslag | 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 Norður-Ameríka.
What is the weather like in Great Sand Dunes National Park núna?
It is currently 5°C (41°F) með skýjað. Raki is 75% and wind is 42 km/h.
When is the best time til visit Great Sand Dunes National Park?
júní, júlí, ágúst and september offer the most comfortable conditions in Great Sand Dunes National Park, which has a semi-arid climate. janúar, febrúar and desember 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 local time is 4:17 PM.
What is the nearest airport til Great Sand Dunes National Park?
The closest airports are Denver International Airport (DEN), 243 km away.
What are the top things til 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. |
|---|---|
| Spá and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Loftgæði and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Loftslag averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Veður 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 október 25, 2026 at 4:17 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
