Custer State Park Klima and Average Vær
Klima of Custer State Park: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klima in Custer State 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° | -10° | 10 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| februar | 4° | -7° | 20 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| mars | 9° | -2° | 24 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| april | 11° | -0° | 63 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| mai | 17° | 5° | 117 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| juni | 23° | 11° | 69 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| juli | 27° | 15° | 81 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| august | 26° | 14° | 88 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| september | 23° | 11° | 38 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| oktober | 14° | 4° | 52 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| november | 8° | -2° | 15 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| desember | 6° | -4° | 13 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Klima type: Kontinental. Kilde: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Custer State Park
Høyest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Custer State Park compares med nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Custer State Park.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Rushmore | 13 km | 8°C | 1°C cooler | 586 mm |
| Vind Cave National Park | 19 km | 10°C | +1°C warmer | 499 mm |
| Badlands National Park | 87 km | 11°C | +2°C warmer | 391 mm |
| Wyoming | 314 km | 10°C | +2°C warmer | 356 mm |
| Theodore Roosevelt National Park | 357 km | 8°C | about the same | 409 mm |
Beste tid å besøke Custer State Park
Go in juni, juli, august 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 Custer State Park
Today is about average for september. The forecast high of 23°C is in line med the 23°C typical for this month.
Regn is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
Vindkast til 56 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in juni til august.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 26°C.
What til pack, what til skip
- sønglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Layers - the daily swing is 20°C, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 56 km/h.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid januar, februar and desember - historically the least comfortable months here.
Sammendrag
Custer State Park is a state park in South Dakota. Custer State Park is known for a bison herd and the Needles Høyway.
Akkurat nå er det 23°C (74°F) in Custer State Park med mest klart. Det føles som 20°C. I dag varierer temperaturen mellom 11°C til 23°C. Sannsynligheten for nedbør er 1%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.5/10 - utmerket — dra nå.
Beste tidspunkt å besøke Custer State Park is juni, juli, august 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 -10°C.
The closest major airport is Denver International Airport (DEN), about 447 km away. Nearby highlights include Mount Rushmore, Vind Cave National Park, Badlands National Park and Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
Kort sagt. Today is about average for september. The forecast high of 23°C is in line med the 23°C typical for this month. The best window til be outside is roughly 5 PM til 8 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. photography is the strongest bet in Custer State Park today at 9.8/10. Vindkast til 56 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Quick facts about Custer State Park
| Type | State park |
|---|---|
| State | South Dakota |
| Land | USA |
| Kontinent | Nord-Amerika |
| Koordinater | 43°46′0.1″N 103°25′0.1″W (43.7667, -103.4167) |
| Established | 1912 |
| Known for | a bison herd and the Needles Høyway |
| Lokal tid | 6:03 PM (UTC-06:00) |
| Best months | juni, juli, august and september |
| Klima | Kontinental |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Custer State Park?
Custer State Park is a state park in South Dakota. Its coordinates are 43.7667, -103.4167. It lies in Nord-Amerika.
What is the weather like in Custer State Park akkurat nå?
It is currently 23°C (74°F) med mest klart. Luftfuktighet is 28% and wind is 13 km/h.
When is the best time til visit Custer State Park?
juni, juli, august and september offer the most comfortable conditions in Custer State Park, which has a continental climate. januar, februar and desember are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Custer State Park in?
Custer State Park observes America/Denver (UTC-06:00). The local time is 6:03 PM.
What is the nearest airport til Custer State Park?
The closest airports are Denver International Airport (DEN), 447 km away.
What are the top things til do in Custer State Park?
Popular options include Mount Rushmore, Vind Cave National Park, Badlands National Park and Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (state-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 6:03 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
