Indiana Dunes National Park Klima and Average Vær
Klima of Indiana Dunes National Park: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klima in Indiana Dunes National Park month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Måned | Avg high | Avg low | Regnfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januar | -1° | -7° | 80 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| februar | 4° | -4° | 28 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| mars | 12° | 1° | 118 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| april | 16° | 6° | 115 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| mai | 19° | 10° | 70 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| juni | 26° | 17° | 136 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| juli | 27° | 20° | 108 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| august | 26° | 19° | 132 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| september | 24° | 16° | 67 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| oktober | 18° | 10° | 95 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| november | 10° | 4° | 83 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| desember | 4° | -2° | 78 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Klima type: Kontinental. Kilde: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Indiana Dunes National Park
Høyest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Indiana Dunes National Park compares med nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Indiana Dunes National Park.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 60601 | 54 km | 11°C | about the same | 1034 mm |
| Area Code 312 | 54 km | 11°C | about the same | 1034 mm |
| Cook County | 54 km | 11°C | about the same | 1034 mm |
| Chicago | 54 km | 11°C | about the same | 1034 mm |
| The Loop | 54 km | 11°C | about the same | 1034 mm |
Beste tid å besøke Indiana Dunes National Park
Go in mai, juli and september. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: januar, februar and desember - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Indiana Dunes National Park
Today is cooler than average for september. The forecast high of 19°C is 5.5°C below the 24°C typical for this month.
A 73% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives. Around 12 mm is forecast, which is enough til soak trails and slow traffic.
Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in juni til august.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 28°C.
What til pack, what til skip
- sønglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Layers - the daily swing is 22°C, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- A packable rain shell - 3 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid januar, februar and desember - historically the least comfortable months here.
Sammendrag
Indiana Dunes National Park is a national park in Indiana. Indiana Dunes National Park is a US national park known for Lake Michigan dunes and beaches.
Akkurat nå er det 19°C (66°F) in Indiana Dunes National Park med overskyet. Det føles som 19°C. I dag varierer temperaturen mellom 16°C til 19°C. Sannsynligheten for nedbør er 73%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.6/10 - gode forhold.
Beste tidspunkt å besøke Indiana Dunes National Park is mai, juli and september. Klimaet er continental. januar, februar and desember tend til be the least comfortable months. juli is the warmest month med average highs near 27°C, while januar is the coldest med lows near -7°C.
The closest major airport is O'Hare International Airport (ORD), about 79 km away. Nearby highlights include Starved Rock State Park and Lake Michigan.
Kort sagt. Today is cooler than average for september. The forecast high of 19°C is 5.5°C below the 24°C typical for this month. The best window til be outside is roughly 9 AM til 12 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Indiana Dunes National Park today at 9.1/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Quick facts about Indiana Dunes National Park
| Type | National park |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| Land | USA |
| Kontinent | Nord-Amerika |
| Koordinater | 41°39′11.9″N 87°3′8.6″W (41.6533, -87.0524) |
| Established | 2019 |
| Known for | Lake Michigan dunes and beaches |
| Lokal tid | 7:04 PM (UTC-05:00) |
| Best months | mai, juli and september |
| Klima | Kontinental |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Indiana Dunes National Park?
Indiana Dunes National Park is a national park in Indiana. Its coordinates are 41.6533, -87.0524. It lies in Nord-Amerika.
What is the weather like in Indiana Dunes National Park akkurat nå?
It is currently 19°C (66°F) med overskyet. Luftfuktighet is 90% and wind is 16 km/h.
When is the best time til visit Indiana Dunes National Park?
mai, juli and september offer the most comfortable conditions in Indiana Dunes National Park, which has a continental climate. januar, februar and desember are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Indiana Dunes National Park in?
Indiana Dunes National Park observes America/Chicago (UTC-05:00). The local time is 7:04 PM.
What is the nearest airport til Indiana Dunes National Park?
The closest airports are O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 79 km away.
What are the top things til do in Indiana Dunes National Park?
Popular options include Starved Rock State Park and Lake Michigan.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (national-parks) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Værmelding and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luftkvalitet and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klima averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Vær 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 september 30, 2026 at 7:04 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
