Mount Rushmore Klimaat and Average Weer
Klimaat of Mount Rushmore: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klimaat in Mount Rushmore 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° | -10° | 10 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| februari | 4° | -7° | 20 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| maart | 8° | -3° | 26 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| april | 10° | -1° | 62 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| mei | 16° | 5° | 102 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| juni | 22° | 10° | 69 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| juli | 27° | 14° | 86 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| augustus | 25° | 13° | 94 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| september | 23° | 11° | 37 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| oktober | 14° | 3° | 50 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| november | 8° | -2° | 16 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| december | 5° | -4° | 14 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Klimaat type: Subarctic. Bron: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Mount Rushmore
Hoogest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Mount Rushmore compares met 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 | 590 mm |
| Wind Cave National Park | 31 km | 10°C | +2°C warmer | 499 mm |
| Badlands National Park | 90 km | 11°C | +3°C warmer | 391 mm |
| Wyoming | 324 km | 10°C | +2°C warmer | 356 mm |
| Theodore Roosevelt National Park | 345 km | 8°C | about the same | 409 mm |
Beste reistijd Mount Rushmore
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 Mount Rushmore
Today is much colder than average for oktober. The forecast high of -0°C is 14.2°C below the 14°C typical for this month.
A 30% chance means rain is likely somewhere nearby at some point – carry a layer, but do not cancel.
Zichtbaarheid is down en 2,0 km – use low beams and leave extra following distance. Overnight lows near -3°C mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn.
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
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Insulated outer layer, hat and boots met grip for ice
- Avoid high-elevation trails without traction devices – frozen surfaces persist in shade all day.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid januari, februari and december – historically the least comfortable months here.
Samenvatting
Mount Rushmore is a tourist attraction in South Dakota. Mount Rushmore is a landmark known for four presidents carved in granite.
Op dit moment is het -2°C (28°F) in Mount Rushmore met mist. Het voelt als -6°C. Vandaag ligt de temperatuur tussen -3°C en -0°C. De kans op neerslag is 30%. De omstandigheden voor sightseeing scoren 4.5/10 – matig.
De beste tijd om Mount Rushmore is juni, juli, augustus and september. Het klimaat is subarctic. 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 -10°C.
De dichtstbijzijnde grote luchthaven is Denver International Airport (DEN), about 458 km away. Nabijgelegen hoogtepunten zijn Custer State Park, Wind Cave National Park, Badlands National Park and Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
Kort gezegd. Today is much colder than average for oktober. The forecast high of -0°C is 14.2°C below the 14°C typical for this month. The best window en be outside is roughly 2 PM en 5 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. running is the strongest bet in Mount Rushmore today at 7.7/10. Zichtbaarheid is down en 2,0 km – use low beams and leave extra following distance. Overnight lows near -3°C mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Quick facts about Mount Rushmore
| Type | Attraction |
|---|---|
| State | South Dakota |
| Land | Verenigde Staten |
| Continent | Noord-Amerika |
| Coördinaten | 43°52′44.8″N 103°27′32.8″W (43.8791, -103.4591) |
| Known for | four presidents carved in granite |
| Lokale tijd | 4:12 PM (UTC-06:00) |
| Beste maanden | juni, juli, augustus and september |
| Klimaat | 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 Noord-Amerika.
What is the weather like in Mount Rushmore nu?
It is currently -2°C (28°F) met mist. Luchtvochtigheid is 99% and wind is 9 km/h.
When is the best time en visit Mount Rushmore?
juni, juli, augustus and september offer the most comfortable conditions in Mount Rushmore, which has a subarctic climate. januari, februari and december are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Mount Rushmore in?
Mount Rushmore observes America/Denver (UTC-06:00). The lokale tijd is 4:12 PM.
What is the nearest airport en Mount Rushmore?
The closest airports are Denver International Airport (DEN), 458 km away.
What are the top things en do in Mount Rushmore?
Popular options include Custer State Park, Wind 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. |
|---|---|
| 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 27, 2026 at 4:12 PM lokale tijd. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
