Custer State Park Loftslag and Average Veður
Loftslag of Custer State Park: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Loftslag in Custer State 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° | 10 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| febrúar | 4° | -7° | 20 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| mars | 9° | -2° | 24 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| apríl | 11° | -0° | 63 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| maí | 17° | 5° | 117 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| júní | 23° | 11° | 69 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| júlí | 27° | 15° | 81 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| ágúst | 26° | 14° | 88 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| september | 23° | 11° | 38 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| október | 14° | 4° | 52 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| nóvember | 8° | -2° | 15 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| desember | 6° | -4° | 13 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Loftslag type: Heimsálfaal. Heimild: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Custer State Park
Háttest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Custer State Park compares með nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Custer State Park.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Rushmore | 13 km | 8°C | 1°C cooler | 586 mm |
| Vindur Cave National Park | 19 km | 10°C | +1°C warmer | 499 mm |
| Badlands National Park | 87 km | 11°C | +2°C warmer | 391 mm |
| Wyoming | 314 km | 10°C | +2°C warmer | 356 mm |
| Theodore Roosevelt National Park | 357 km | 8°C | about the same | 409 mm |
Best time til visit Custer State 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 Custer State Park
Today is much warmer than average for október. The forecast high of 29°C is 14.9°C above the 14°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 26°C.
What til pack, what til skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- sun.glasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Layers - the daily swing is 24°C, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- If your dates are flexible, avoid janúar, febrúar and desember - historically the least comfortable months here.
Samantekt
Custer State Park is a state park in South Dakota. Custer State Park is known for a bison herd and the Needles Háttway.
Núna er hitinn 22°C (72°F) in Custer State Park með clear. Hitinn finnst vera 18°C. Í dag er hitinn frá 14°C til 29°C. Líkur á úrkomu eru 2%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.6/10 - frábært — farðu núna.
Besti tíminn til að heimsækja Custer State Park is 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 27°C, while janúar is the coldest með lows near -10°C.
The closest major airport is Denver International Airport (DEN), about 447 km away. Nearby highlights include Mount Rushmore, Vindur Cave National Park, Badlands National Park and Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
Í einföldu máli. Today is much warmer than average for október. The forecast high of 29°C is 14.9°C above the 14°C typical for this month. The best window til be outside is roughly 4 PM til 7 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Custer State Park today at 9.9/10. 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 Custer State Park
| Tegund | State park |
|---|---|
| State | South Dakota |
| Land | Bandaríkin |
| Heimsálfa | Norður-Ameríka |
| Hnit | 43°46′0.1″N 103°25′0.1″W (43.7667, -103.4167) |
| Established | 1912 |
| Known for | a bison herd and the Needles Háttway |
| Staðartími | 4:08 AM (UTC-06:00) |
| Best months | júní, júlí, ágúst and september |
| Loftslag | Heimsálfaal |
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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 Norður-Ameríka.
What is the weather like in Custer State Park núna?
It is currently 22°C (72°F) með clear. Raki is 21% and wind is 10 km/h.
When is the best time til visit Custer State Park?
júní, júlí, ágúst and september offer the most comfortable conditions in Custer State Park, which has a continental climate. janúar, febrúar and desember 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 4:08 AM.
What is the nearest airport til Custer State Park?
The closest airports are Denver International Airport (DEN), 447 km away.
What are the top things til do in Custer State Park?
Popular options include Mount Rushmore, Vindur 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. |
|---|---|
| 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 6, 2026 at 4:08 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
