Mount Rushmore Loftslag and Average Veður
Loftslag of Mount Rushmore: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Loftslag in Mount Rushmore 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° | -10° | 10 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| febrúar | 4° | -7° | 20 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| mars | 8° | -3° | 26 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| apríl | 10° | -1° | 62 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| maí | 16° | 5° | 102 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| júní | 22° | 10° | 69 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| júlí | 27° | 14° | 86 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| ágúst | 25° | 13° | 68 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| september | 22° | 10° | 41 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| október | 14° | 3° | 50 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| nóvember | 8° | -2° | 16 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| desember | 5° | -4° | 14 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Loftslag type: Subarctic. Heimild: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Mount Rushmore
Háttest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Mount Rushmore compares með nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Mount Rushmore.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Custer State Park | 13 km | 8°C | +1°C warmer | 568 mm |
| Vindur Cave National Park | 31 km | 10°C | +2°C warmer | 484 mm |
| Badlands National Park | 90 km | 11°C | +3°C warmer | 388 mm |
| Wyoming | 324 km | 10°C | +2°C warmer | 347 mm |
| Theodore Roosevelt National Park | 345 km | 8°C | about the same | 411 mm |
Best time til visit Mount Rushmore
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 Mount Rushmore
Today is cooler than average for september. The forecast high of 18°C is 4.6°C below the 22°C typical for this month.
Rigning is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
Vindhviður til 58 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.
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
- sun.glasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Layers - the daily swing is 20°C, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A packable rain shell - 3 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 58 km/h.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid janúar, febrúar and desember - historically the least comfortable months here.
Samantekt
Mount Rushmore is a tourist attraction in South Dakota. Mount Rushmore is a landmark known for four presidents carved in granite.
Núna er hitinn 7°C (45°F) in Mount Rushmore með clear. Hitinn finnst vera 2°C. Í dag er hitinn frá 7°C til 18°C. Líkur á úrkomu eru 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.9/10 - góðar aðstæður.
Besti tíminn til að heimsækja Mount Rushmore is júní, júlí, ágúst and september. Loftslagið er subarctic. 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 458 km away. Nearby highlights include Custer State Park, Vindur Cave National Park, Badlands National Park and Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
Í einföldu máli. Today is cooler than average for september. The forecast high of 18°C is 4.6°C below the 22°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 Mount Rushmore today at 10/10. Vindhviður til 58 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Quick facts about Mount Rushmore
| Tegund | Attraction |
|---|---|
| State | South Dakota |
| Land | Bandaríkin |
| Heimsálfa | Norður-Ameríka |
| Hnit | 43°52′44.8″N 103°27′32.8″W (43.8791, -103.4591) |
| Known for | four presidents carved in granite |
| Staðartími | 4:49 AM (UTC-06:00) |
| Best months | júní, júlí, ágúst and september |
| Loftslag | Subarctic |
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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 Norður-Ameríka.
What is the weather like in Mount Rushmore núna?
It is currently 7°C (45°F) með clear. Raki is 57% and wind is 22 km/h.
When is the best time til visit Mount Rushmore?
júní, júlí, ágúst and september offer the most comfortable conditions in Mount Rushmore, which has a subarctic climate. janúar, febrúar and desember 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 4:49 AM.
What is the nearest airport til Mount Rushmore?
The closest airports are Denver International Airport (DEN), 458 km away.
What are the top things til do in Mount Rushmore?
Popular options include Custer State Park, 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 (attractions) - 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 september 15, 2026 at 4:49 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
