Mount Rushmore Klima and Average Vær
Klima of Mount Rushmore: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klima in Mount Rushmore 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 | -0° | -10° | 10 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| februar | 4° | -7° | 20 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| mars | 8° | -3° | 26 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| april | 10° | -1° | 62 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| mai | 16° | 5° | 102 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| juni | 22° | 10° | 69 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| juli | 27° | 14° | 86 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| august | 25° | 13° | 53 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| september | 22° | 10° | 41 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| oktober | 14° | 3° | 50 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| november | 8° | -2° | 16 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| desember | 5° | -4° | 14 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Klima type: Subarctic. Kilde: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Mount Rushmore
Høyest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Mount Rushmore compares med nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Mount Rushmore.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Custer State Park | 13 km | 8°C | +1°C warmer | 549 mm |
| Vind Cave National Park | 31 km | 10°C | +2°C warmer | 466 mm |
| Badlands National Park | 90 km | 11°C | +3°C warmer | 380 mm |
| Wyoming | 324 km | 10°C | +2°C warmer | 333 mm |
| Theodore Roosevelt National Park | 345 km | 8°C | about the same | 408 mm |
Beste tid å besøke Mount Rushmore
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 Mount Rushmore
Today is slightly warmer than average for august. The forecast high of 29°C is 3.7°C above the 25°C typical for this month.
A 16% chance means most of the area stays dry; a passing shower is possible but short.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
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
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- sønglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- If your dates are flexible, avoid januar, februar and desember - historically the least comfortable months here.
Sammendrag
Mount Rushmore is a tourist attraction in South Dakota. Mount Rushmore is a landmark known for four presidents carved in granite.
Akkurat nå er det 22°C (72°F) in Mount Rushmore med klarvær. Det føles som 20°C. I dag varierer temperaturen mellom 19°C til 29°C. Sannsynligheten for nedbør er 16%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.4/10 - utmerket — dra nå.
Beste tidspunkt å besøke Mount Rushmore is juni, juli, august and september. Klimaet er subarctic. 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 458 km away. Nearby highlights include Custer State Park, Vind Cave National Park, Badlands National Park and Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
Kort sagt. Today is slightly warmer than average for august. The forecast high of 29°C is 3.7°C above the 25°C typical for this month. The best window til be outside is roughly 10 AM til 1 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Mount Rushmore today at 9.5/10. 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 Mount Rushmore
| Type | Attraction |
|---|---|
| State | South Dakota |
| Land | USA |
| Kontinent | Nord-Amerika |
| Koordinater | 43°52′44.8″N 103°27′32.8″W (43.8791, -103.4591) |
| Known for | four presidents carved in granite |
| Lokal tid | 11:44 PM (UTC-06:00) |
| Best months | juni, juli, august and september |
| Klima | Subarctic |
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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 Nord-Amerika.
What is the weather like in Mount Rushmore akkurat nå?
It is currently 22°C (72°F) med klarvær. Luftfuktighet is 34% and wind is 7 km/h.
When is the best time til visit Mount Rushmore?
juni, juli, august and september offer the most comfortable conditions in Mount Rushmore, which has a subarctic climate. januar, februar and desember are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Mount Rushmore in?
Mount Rushmore observes America/Denver (UTC-06:00). The local time is 11:44 PM.
What is the nearest airport til Mount Rushmore?
The closest airports are Denver International Airport (DEN), 458 km away.
What are the top things til do in Mount Rushmore?
Popular options include Custer State Park, 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 (attractions) - 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 august 24, 2026 at 11:44 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
