Attraction in South Dakota

Mount Rushmore Reizen Guide

Mount Rushmore travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time en visit, things en do and nearby places.

⛅ 21°C now🕔 4:45 PM local📅 Best: juni, juli, augustus and september

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⚠️Severe Onweer Watch · Severe
Severe Onweer Watch issued augustus 23 at 2:44PM MDT until augustus 23 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD
Issued by NWS Rapid City SD

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 21°C (70°F) in Mount Rushmore met gedeeltelijk bewolkt. Het voelt als 19°C. Vandaag ligt de temperatuur tussen 14°C en 24°C. De kans op neerslag is 19%. De omstandigheden voor sightseeing scoren 9/10 – uitstekend — ga nu.

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 about average for augustus. The forecast high of 24°C is in line met the 25°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. fishing is the strongest bet in Mount Rushmore today at 9.1/10. 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 Mount Rushmore

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Coördinaten: 43°52′44.8″N 103°27′32.8″W (43.8791, -103.4591)

Weer in Mount Rushmore nu

21°C
Gedeeltelijk bewolkt · voelt als 19°C
Luchtvochtigheid55%
Wind15 km/h SE
Windstoten25 km/h
UV-index0.1 · Laag
Bewolking77%
Luchtdruk836 hPa
ZichtbaarheidExcellent · 27 km
Luchtkwaliteit39 · Good
Zonsopkomst6:06 AM
Zonsondergang7:46 PM
Maan🌔 Waxing gibbous · 81%

Bron: Open-Meteo. Bijgewerkt 4:45 PM, aug 23 lokale tijd.

Weekend outlook

zaurday, aug 22

🌦️ 24° / 14°

Motregen · 19% rain · wind 17 km/h

zoday, aug 23

🌧️ 28° / 16°

Buien · 19% rain · wind 26 km/h

Quick facts about Mount Rushmore

TypeAttraction
StateSouth Dakota
LandVerenigde Staten
ContinentNoord-Amerika
Coördinaten43°52′44.8″N 103°27′32.8″W (43.8791, -103.4591)
Known forfour presidents carved in granite
Lokale tijd4:45 PM (UTC-06:00)
Beste maandenjuni, juli, augustus and september
KlimaatSubarctic

Dingen om te doen in Mount Rushmore

Attracties, parks and landmarks in and around Mount Rushmore.

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.

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+
  • 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 Mount Rushmore

Closest airports met IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Denver International AirportDEN458 kmDenver

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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 21°C (70°F) met gedeeltelijk bewolkt. Luchtvochtigheid is 55% and wind is 15 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 4:45 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 dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (attractions) – 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 augustus 23, 2026 at 4:45 PM lokale tijd. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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