Wind Cave National Park Klimaat and Average Weer
Klimaat of Wind Cave National Park: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klimaat in Wind Cave 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° | -8° | 9 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| februari | 5° | -6° | 18 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| maart | 11° | -1° | 20 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| april | 13° | 1° | 61 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| mei | 18° | 7° | 107 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| juni | 24° | 12° | 53 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| juli | 29° | 17° | 64 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| augustus | 27° | 15° | 59 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| september | 25° | 13° | 40 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| oktober | 16° | 5° | 42 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| november | 9° | -1° | 15 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| december | 7° | -3° | 11 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Klimaat type: Continental. Bron: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Wind Cave National Park
Hoogest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Wind Cave National Park compares met nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Wind Cave National Park.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Custer State Park | 19 km | 8°C | 1°C cooler | 590 mm |
| Mount Rushmore | 31 km | 8°C | 2°C cooler | 586 mm |
| Badlands National Park | 96 km | 11°C | +1°C warmer | 391 mm |
| Wyoming | 295 km | 10°C | about the same | 356 mm |
| Theodore Roosevelt National Park | 375 km | 8°C | 2°C cooler | 409 mm |
Beste reistijd Wind Cave 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 Wind Cave National Park
Today is much warmer than average for oktober. The forecast high of 29°C is 12.7°C above the 16°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 26°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
Wind Cave National Park is a national park in South Dakota. Wind Cave National Park is a US national park known for boxwork cave formations and bison prairie.
Op dit moment is het 24°C (74°F) in Wind Cave National Park met heldere hemel. Het voelt als 20°C. Vandaag ligt de temperatuur tussen 14°C en 29°C. De kans op neerslag is 0%. De omstandigheden voor sightseeing scoren 9.6/10 – uitstekend — ga nu.
De beste tijd om Wind Cave National Park is 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 29°C, terwijl januari is de koudste maand, met minima rond -8°C.
De dichtstbijzijnde grote luchthaven is Denver International Airport (DEN), about 428 km away. Nabijgelegen hoogtepunten zijn Custer State Park, Mount Rushmore, Badlands National Park and Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
Kort gezegd. Today is much warmer than average for oktober. The forecast high of 29°C is 12.7°C above the 16°C typical for this month. The best window en be outside is roughly 8 AM en 11 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Wind Cave National Park today at 10/10. 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 Wind Cave National Park
| Type | National park |
|---|---|
| State | South Dakota |
| Land | Verenigde Staten |
| Continent | Noord-Amerika |
| Coördinaten | 43°36′16.9″N 103°28′47.3″W (43.6047, -103.4798) |
| Established | 1903 |
| Known for | boxwork cave formations and bison prairie |
| Lokale tijd | 6:15 PM (UTC-06:00) |
| Beste maanden | juni, juli, augustus and september |
| Klimaat | Continental |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Wind Cave National Park?
Wind Cave National Park is a national park in South Dakota. Its coordinates are 43.6047, -103.4798. It lies in Noord-Amerika.
What is the weather like in Wind Cave National Park nu?
It is currently 24°C (74°F) met heldere hemel. Luchtvochtigheid is 18% and wind is 11 km/h.
When is the best time en visit Wind Cave National Park?
juni, juli, augustus and september offer the most comfortable conditions in Wind Cave National Park, which has a continental climate. januari, februari and december are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Wind Cave National Park in?
Wind Cave National Park observes America/Denver (UTC-06:00). The lokale tijd is 6:15 PM.
What is the nearest airport en Wind Cave National Park?
The closest airports are Denver International Airport (DEN), 428 km away.
What are the top things en do in Wind Cave National Park?
Popular options include Custer State Park, Mount Rushmore, Badlands 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 6:15 PM lokale tijd. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
