Badlands National Park Klimaat and Average Weer
Klimaat of Badlands National Park: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klimaat in Badlands 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 | 1° | -10° | 12 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| februari | 5° | -7° | 12 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| maart | 11° | -2° | 21 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| april | 15° | 3° | 59 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| mei | 21° | 9° | 65 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| juni | 27° | 15° | 44 mm | ★★★★★ |
| juli | 32° | 19° | 45 mm | ★★★★★ |
| augustus | 30° | 17° | 43 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| september | 26° | 14° | 30 mm | ★★★★★ |
| oktober | 17° | 6° | 35 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| november | 9° | -1° | 8 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| december | 6° | -5° | 17 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Klimaat type: Continental. Bron: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Badlands National Park
Hoogest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Badlands National Park compares met 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 |
| Wind Cave National Park | 96 km | 10°C | 1°C cooler | 499 mm |
| North Dakota | 350 km | 7°C | 3°C cooler | 590 mm |
| Theodore Roosevelt National Park | 360 km | 8°C | 3°C cooler | 409 mm |
Beste reistijd Badlands National Park
Go in mei, 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 Badlands National Park
Today is much warmer than average for oktober. The forecast high of 32°C is 14.7°C above the 17°C typical for this month.
Regen 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 juni en augustus.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 30°C.
What en pack, what en skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- zoglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Layers – the daily swing is 23°C, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- If your dates are flexible, avoid januari, februari and december – historically the least comfortable months here.
Samenvatting
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.
Op dit moment is het 24°C (76°F) in Badlands National Park met onbewolkt. Het voelt als 21°C. Vandaag ligt de temperatuur tussen 9°C en 32°C. De kans op neerslag is 1%. De omstandigheden voor sightseeing scoren 9.6/10 – uitstekend — ga nu.
De beste tijd om Badlands National Park is mei, juni, juli, augustus and september. Het klimaat is continental. januari, februari and december zijn meestal de minst comfortabele maanden. juli is de warmste maand, met gemiddelde maxima rond 32°C, terwijl januari is de koudste maand, met minima rond -10°C.
De dichtstbijzijnde grote luchthaven is Denver International Airport (DEN), about 485 km away. Nabijgelegen hoogtepunten zijn Custer State Park, Mount Rushmore, Wind Cave National Park and Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
Kort gezegd. Today is much warmer than average for oktober. The forecast high of 32°C is 14.7°C above the 17°C typical for this month. The best window en be outside is roughly 9 AM en 12 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Badlands National 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 Badlands National Park
| Type | National park |
|---|---|
| State | South Dakota |
| Land | Verenigde Staten |
| Continent | Noord-Amerika |
| Coördinaten | 43°51′19.4″N 102°20′22.9″W (43.8554, -102.3397) |
| Established | 1978 |
| Known for | eroded buttes and fossil beds |
| Lokale tijd | 11:02 PM (UTC-06:00) |
| Beste maanden | mei, juni, juli, augustus and september |
| Klimaat | Continental |
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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 Noord-Amerika.
What is the weather like in Badlands National Park nu?
It is currently 24°C (76°F) met onbewolkt. Luchtvochtigheid is 25% and wind is 10 km/h.
When is the best time en visit Badlands National Park?
mei, juni, juli, augustus and september offer the most comfortable conditions in Badlands National Park, which has a continental climate. januari, februari and december 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 lokale tijd is 11:02 PM.
What is the nearest airport en Badlands National Park?
The closest airports are Denver International Airport (DEN), 485 km away.
What are the top things en do in Badlands National Park?
Popular options include Custer State Park, Mount Rushmore, Wind 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. |
|---|---|
| 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 5, 2026 at 11:02 PM lokale tijd. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
