Great Sand Dunes National Park Clima and Average Tempo
Clima of Great Sand Dunes National Park: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Clima in Great Sand Dunes National Park month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mês | Máxima média | Mínima média | Precip.itação | Avaliação |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| janeiro | -0° | -11° | 14 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| fevereiro | 5° | -6° | 15 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| março | 11° | -2° | 18 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| abril | 14° | -0° | 16 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| mai | 18° | 4° | 41 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| junho | 26° | 11° | 28 mm | ★★★★★ |
| julho | 27° | 13° | 26 mm | ★★★★★ |
| agosto | 27° | 12° | 15 mm | ★★★★★ |
| setembro | 22° | 8° | 18 mm | ★★★★★ |
| outubro | 16° | 3° | 26 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| novembro | 7° | -4° | 22 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| dezembro | 2° | -7° | 15 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Clima type: Semi-arid. Fonte: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Great Sand Dunes National Park
Altoest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Great Sand Dunes National Park compares com nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Great Sand Dunes National Park.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pikes Peak | 126 km | -5°C | 13°C cooler | 656 mm |
| Garden of the Gods | 136 km | 10°C | +2°C warmer | 387 mm |
| Aspen | 189 km | 5°C | 3°C cooler | 588 mm |
| Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park | 207 km | 12°C | +4°C warmer | 296 mm |
| Area Code 303 | 223 km | 11°C | +3°C warmer | 364 mm |
Melhor época para visitar Great Sand Dunes National Park
Go in junho, julho, agosto and setembro. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: janeiro, fevereiro and dezembro – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Great Sand Dunes National Park
Today is about average for agosto. The forecast high of 28°C is in line com the 27°C typical for this month.
A 26% chance means most of the area stays dry; a passing shower is possible but short.
Rajadas a 54 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in junho a agosto.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 26°C.
What a pack, what a skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- dom.glasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints enquanto gusts stay above 54 km/h.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid janeiro, fevereiro and dezembro – historically the least comfortable months here.
Resumo
Great Sand Dunes National Park is a national park in Colorado. Great Sand Dunes National Park is a US national park known for the tallest dunes in North America.
Neste momento, a temperatura é de 22°C (72°F) in Great Sand Dunes National Park com encoberto. A sensação térmica é de 19°C. Hoje as temperaturas variam de 11°C a 28°C. A probabilidade de precipitação é de 26%. As condições para passeios turísticos têm pontuação de 8.9/10 – excelente — pode sair agora.
A melhor época para visitar Great Sand Dunes National Park is junho, julho, agosto and setembro. O clima é semi-arid. janeiro, fevereiro and dezembro costumam ser os meses menos confortáveis. julho é o mês mais quente, com máximas médias próximas de 27°C, enquanto janeiro é o mês mais frio, com mínimas próximas de -11°C.
O principal aeroporto mais próximo é Denver International Airport (DEN), about 243 km away. Entre os destaques próximos estão Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods, Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Hanging Lake.
Em termos simples. Today is about average for agosto. The forecast high of 28°C is in line com the 27°C typical for this month. The best window a be outside is roughly 8 AM a 11 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Great Sand Dunes National Park today at 9.2/10. Rajadas a 54 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 Great Sand Dunes National Park
| Tipo | National park |
|---|---|
| State | Colorado |
| País | Estados Unidos |
| Continentee | América do Norte |
| Coordenadas | 37°47′29.8″N 105°35′39.5″W (37.7916, -105.5943) |
| Established | 2004 |
| Known for | the tallest dunes in North America |
| Hora local | 7:05 PM (UTC-06:00) |
| Melhores meses | junho, julho, agosto and setembro |
| Clima | Semi-arid |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Great Sand Dunes National Park?
Great Sand Dunes National Park is a national park in Colorado. Its coordinates are 37.7916, -105.5943. It lies in América do Norte.
What is the weather like in Great Sand Dunes National Park agora?
It is currently 22°C (72°F) com encoberto. Humidade is 34% and wind is 13 km/h.
When is the best time a visit Great Sand Dunes National Park?
junho, julho, agosto and setembro offer the most comfortable conditions in Great Sand Dunes National Park, which has a semi-arid climate. janeiro, fevereiro and dezembro are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Great Sand Dunes National Park in?
Great Sand Dunes National Park observes America/Denver (UTC-06:00). The hora local is 7:05 PM.
What is the nearest airport a Great Sand Dunes National Park?
The closest airports are Denver International Airport (DEN), 243 km away.
What are the top things a do in Great Sand Dunes National Park?
Popular options include Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods, Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Hanging Lake, Mesa Verde (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and Mesa Verde National Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (national-parks) – coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Previsão and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Qualidade do ar and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Clima averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Tempo 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 agosto 25, 2026 at 7:05 PM hora local. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
