Great Sand Dunes National Park Klimaat and Average Weer
Klimaat of Great Sand Dunes National Park: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klimaat in Great Sand Dunes National Park month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Maand | Gem. maximum | Gem. minimum | Neerslag | Beoordeling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januari | -0° | -11° | 14 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| februari | 5° | -6° | 15 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| maart | 11° | -2° | 18 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| april | 14° | -0° | 16 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| mei | 18° | 4° | 41 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| juni | 26° | 11° | 28 mm | ★★★★★ |
| juli | 27° | 13° | 26 mm | ★★★★★ |
| augustus | 27° | 13° | 23 mm | ★★★★★ |
| september | 22° | 9° | 17 mm | ★★★★★ |
| oktober | 16° | 3° | 26 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| november | 7° | -4° | 22 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| december | 2° | -7° | 15 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Klimaat type: Semi-arid. Bron: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Great Sand Dunes National Park
Hoogest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Great Sand Dunes National Park compares met 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 |
Beste reistijd Great Sand Dunes National Park
Go in juni, juli, augustus and september. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: januari, februari and december – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Great Sand Dunes National Park
Today is warmer than average for oktober. The forecast high of 22°C is 5.7°C above the 16°C typical for this month.
Regen is very unlikely today – plans do not need a backup.
Windstoten en 55 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in juni en augustus.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 26°C.
What en pack, what en skip
- Layers – the daily swing is 17°C, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints terwijl gusts stay above 55 km/h.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid januari, februari and december – historically the least comfortable months here.
Samenvatting
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.
Op dit moment is het 12°C (53°F) in Great Sand Dunes National Park met onbewolkt. Het voelt als 7°C. Vandaag ligt de temperatuur tussen 7°C en 22°C. De kans op neerslag is 4%. De omstandigheden voor sightseeing scoren 8.9/10 – uitstekend — ga nu.
De beste tijd om Great Sand Dunes National Park is juni, juli, augustus and september. Het klimaat is semi-arid. januari, februari and december zijn meestal de minst comfortabele maanden. juli is de warmste maand, met gemiddelde maxima rond 27°C, terwijl januari is de koudste maand, met minima rond -11°C.
De dichtstbijzijnde grote luchthaven is Denver International Airport (DEN), about 243 km away. Nabijgelegen hoogtepunten zijn Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods, Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Hanging Lake.
Kort gezegd. Today is warmer than average for oktober. The forecast high of 22°C is 5.7°C above the 16°C typical for this month. The best window en be outside is roughly 1 PM en 4 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. hiking is the strongest bet in Great Sand Dunes National Park today at 9.5/10. Windstoten en 55 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 Great Sand Dunes National Park
| Type | National park |
|---|---|
| State | Colorado |
| Land | Verenigde Staten |
| Continent | Noord-Amerika |
| Coördinaten | 37°47′29.8″N 105°35′39.5″W (37.7916, -105.5943) |
| Established | 2004 |
| Known for | the tallest dunes in North America |
| Lokale tijd | 11:28 PM (UTC-06:00) |
| Beste maanden | juni, juli, augustus and september |
| Klimaat | 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 Noord-Amerika.
What is the weather like in Great Sand Dunes National Park nu?
It is currently 12°C (53°F) met onbewolkt. Luchtvochtigheid is 37% and wind is 11 km/h.
When is the best time en visit Great Sand Dunes National Park?
juni, juli, augustus and september offer the most comfortable conditions in Great Sand Dunes National Park, which has a semi-arid climate. januari, februari and december 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 lokale tijd is 11:28 PM.
What is the nearest airport en Great Sand Dunes National Park?
The closest airports are Denver International Airport (DEN), 243 km away.
What are the top things en 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. |
|---|---|
| Voorspelling and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luchtkwaliteit and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klimaat averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weer 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 oktober 4, 2026 at 11:28 PM lokale tijd. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
