Badlands National Park Loftslag and Average Veður
Loftslag of Badlands National Park: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Loftslag in Badlands 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 | 1° | -10° | 12 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| febrúar | 5° | -7° | 12 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| mars | 11° | -2° | 21 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| apríl | 15° | 3° | 59 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| maí | 21° | 9° | 65 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| júní | 27° | 15° | 44 mm | ★★★★★ |
| júlí | 32° | 19° | 45 mm | ★★★★★ |
| ágúst | 30° | 17° | 43 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| september | 26° | 14° | 30 mm | ★★★★★ |
| október | 17° | 6° | 35 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| nóvember | 9° | -1° | 8 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| desember | 6° | -5° | 17 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Loftslag type: Heimsálfaal. Heimild: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Badlands National Park
Háttest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Badlands National Park compares með nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Badlands National Park.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Custer State Park | 87 km | 8°C | 2°C cooler | 590 mm |
| Mount Rushmore | 90 km | 8°C | 3°C cooler | 586 mm |
| Vindur Cave National Park | 96 km | 10°C | 1°C cooler | 499 mm |
| North Dakota | 350 km | 7°C | 3°C cooler | 592 mm |
| Theodore Roosevelt National Park | 360 km | 8°C | 3°C cooler | 409 mm |
Best time til visit Badlands National Park
Go in maí, 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 Badlands National Park
Today is about average for október. The forecast high of 17°C is in line með the 17°C typical for this month.
Rigning is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in júní til ágúst.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 30°C.
What til pack, what til skip
- Layers - the daily swing is 18°C, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- A packable rain shell - 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid janúar, febrúar and desember - historically the least comfortable months here.
Samantekt
Badlands National Park is a national park in South Dakota. Badlands National Park is a US national park known for eroded buttes and fossil beds.
Núna er hitinn 4°C (39°F) in Badlands National Park með clear. Hitinn finnst vera 0°C. Í dag er hitinn frá 2°C til 17°C. Líkur á úrkomu eru 8%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.7/10 - góðar aðstæður.
Besti tíminn til að heimsækja Badlands National Park is maí, júní, júlí, ágúst and september. Loftslagið er continental. janúar, febrúar and desember tend til be the least comfortable months. júlí is the warmest month með average highs near 32°C, while janúar is the coldest með lows near -10°C.
The closest major airport is Denver International Airport (DEN), about 485 km away. Nearby highlights include Custer State Park, Mount Rushmore, Vindur Cave National Park and Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
Í einföldu máli. Today is about average for október. The forecast high of 17°C is in line með the 17°C typical for this month. The best window til be outside is roughly 2 PM til 5 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Badlands National 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.
Quick facts about Badlands National Park
| Tegund | National park |
|---|---|
| State | South Dakota |
| Land | Bandaríkin |
| Heimsálfa | Norður-Ameríka |
| Hnit | 43°51′19.4″N 102°20′22.9″W (43.8554, -102.3397) |
| Established | 1978 |
| Known for | eroded buttes and fossil beds |
| Staðartími | 9:22 AM (UTC-06:00) |
| Best months | maí, júní, júlí, ágúst and september |
| Loftslag | Heimsálfaal |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Badlands National Park?
Badlands National Park is a national park in South Dakota. Its coordinates are 43.8554, -102.3397. It lies in Norður-Ameríka.
What is the weather like in Badlands National Park núna?
It is currently 4°C (39°F) með clear. Raki is 52% and wind is 4 km/h.
When is the best time til visit Badlands National Park?
maí, júní, júlí, ágúst and september offer the most comfortable conditions in Badlands National Park, which has a continental climate. janúar, febrúar and desember are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Badlands National Park in?
Badlands National Park observes America/Denver (UTC-06:00). The local time is 9:22 AM.
What is the nearest airport til Badlands National Park?
The closest airports are Denver International Airport (DEN), 485 km away.
What are the top things til do in Badlands National Park?
Popular options include Custer State Park, Mount Rushmore, Vindur Cave National Park and Theodore Roosevelt 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 29, 2026 at 9:22 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
