National park in Kentucky

Mammoth Cave National Park Reizen Guide

Mammoth Cave National Park travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time en visit, things en do and nearby places.

🌙 25°C now🕔 9:38 AM local📅 Best: juli, augustus and oktober

Samenvatting

Mammoth Cave National Park is a national park in Kentucky. Mammoth Cave National Park is a US national park known for the longest known cave system on Earth.

Op dit moment is het 25°C (77°F) in Mammoth Cave National Park met onbewolkt. Het voelt als 25°C. Vandaag ligt de temperatuur tussen 17°C en 31°C. De kans op neerslag is 0%. De omstandigheden voor sightseeing scoren 9.6/10 – uitstekend — ga nu.

De beste tijd om Mammoth Cave National Park is juli, augustus and oktober. Het klimaat is continental. januari, februari and december zijn meestal de minst comfortabele maanden. juli is de warmste maand, met gemiddelde maxima rond 31°C, terwijl januari is de koudste maand, met minima rond -4°C.

De dichtstbijzijnde grote luchthaven is Nashville International Airport (BNA), about 129 km away. Nabijgelegen hoogtepunten zijn Cumberland Falls State Resort Park, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gateway Arch National Park and Chimney Rock State Park.

Kort gezegd. Today is much warmer than average for oktober. The forecast high of 31°C is 9.3°C above the 22°C typical for this month. The best window en be outside is roughly 7 AM en 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Mammoth 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.

Kaart van Mammoth Cave National Park

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Coördinaten: 37°11′10.3″N 86°5′60″W (37.1862, -86.1)

Weer in Mammoth Cave National Park nu

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25°C
Onbewolkt · voelt als 25°C
Luchtvochtigheid53%
Wind11 km/h SSW
Windstoten27 km/h
UV-index0 · Laag
Bewolking0%
Luchtdruk989 hPa
ZichtbaarheidExcellent · 26 km
Luchtkwaliteit29 · Good
Zonsopkomst6:50 AM
Zonsondergang6:10 PM
Maan🌒 Waxing crescent · 10%

Bron: Open-Meteo. Bijgewerkt 9:38 AM, okt 14 lokale tijd.

Weekend outlook

zaurday, okt 17

☁️ 17° / 6°

Bewolkt · 0% rain · wind 17 km/h

zoday, okt 18

☀️ 22° / 6°

Heldere hemel · 0% rain · wind 16 km/h

Quick facts about Mammoth Cave National Park

TypeNational park
StateKentucky
LandVerenigde Staten
ContinentNoord-Amerika
Coördinaten37°11′10.3″N 86°5′60″W (37.1862, -86.1)
Established1941
Known forthe longest known cave system on Earth
Lokale tijd9:38 AM (UTC-05:00)
Beste maandenjuli, augustus and oktober
KlimaatContinental

Dingen om te doen in Mammoth Cave National Park

Attracties, parks and landmarks in and around Mammoth Cave National Park.

Beste reistijd Mammoth Cave National Park

Go in juli, augustus and oktober. 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.

januari★★☆☆☆
februari★★☆☆☆
maart★★★☆☆
april★★★★☆
mei★★★☆☆
juni★★★☆☆
juli★★★★☆
augustus★★★★☆
september★★★★☆
oktober★★★★☆
november★★★☆☆
december★★★☆☆

What en pack, what en skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
  • zoglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
  • Layers – the daily swing is 26°C, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
  • A packable rain shell – 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid januari, februari and december – historically the least comfortable months here.

Luchthavens near Mammoth Cave National Park

Closest airports met IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Nashville International AirportBNA129 kmNashville
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International AirportATL422 kmAtlanta

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Mammoth Cave National Park?

Mammoth Cave National Park is a national park in Kentucky. Its coordinates are 37.1862, -86.1. It lies in Noord-Amerika.

What is the weather like in Mammoth Cave National Park nu?

It is currently 25°C (77°F) met onbewolkt. Luchtvochtigheid is 53% and wind is 11 km/h.

When is the best time en visit Mammoth Cave National Park?

juli, augustus and oktober offer the most comfortable conditions in Mammoth Cave National Park, which has a continental climate. januari, februari and december are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Mammoth Cave National Park in?

Mammoth Cave National Park observes America/Chicago (UTC-05:00). The lokale tijd is 9:38 AM.

What is the nearest airport en Mammoth Cave National Park?

The closest airports are Nashville International Airport (BNA), 129 km away and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), 422 km away.

What are the top things en do in Mammoth Cave National Park?

Popular options include Cumberland Falls State Resort Park, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gateway Arch National Park, Chimney Rock State Park and Hocking Hills State Park.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (national-parks) – coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Kaart tilesOpenStreetKaart contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, 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 14, 2026 at 9:38 AM lokale tijd. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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