Badlands National Park Climă and Average Vreme
Climă of Badlands National Park: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Climă in Badlands National Park month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Lună | Avg high | Avg low | Ploaiefall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ianuarie | 1° | -10° | 12 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| februarie | 5° | -7° | 12 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| martie | 11° | -2° | 21 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| aprilie | 15° | 3° | 59 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| mai | 21° | 9° | 65 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| iunie | 27° | 15° | 44 mm | ★★★★★ |
| iulie | 32° | 19° | 45 mm | ★★★★★ |
| august | 30° | 17° | 43 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| septembrie | 26° | 14° | 30 mm | ★★★★★ |
| octombrie | 17° | 6° | 35 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| noiembrie | 9° | -1° | 8 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| decembrie | 6° | -5° | 17 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Climă type: Continental. Sursă: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Badlands National Park
Ridicatest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Badlands National Park compares cu nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Badlands National Park.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Custer State Park | 87 km | 8°C | 2°C cooler | 590 mm |
| Mount Rushmore | 90 km | 8°C | 3°C cooler | 586 mm |
| Vânt Cave National Park | 96 km | 10°C | 1°C cooler | 499 mm |
| North Dakota | 350 km | 7°C | 3°C cooler | 590 mm |
| Theodore Roosevelt National Park | 360 km | 8°C | 3°C cooler | 409 mm |
Cea mai bună perioadă Badlands National Park
Go in mai, iunie, iulie, august and septembrie. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: ianuarie, februarie and decembrie - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Badlands National Park
Today is much warmer than average for octombrie. The forecast high of 32°C is 14.7°C above the 17°C typical for this month.
Ploaie is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in iunie și august.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 30°C.
What și pack, what și skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- dumglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Layers - the daily swing is 23°C, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- If your dates are flexible, avoid ianuarie, februarie and decembrie - historically the least comfortable months here.
Rezumat
Badlands National Park is a national park in South Dakota. Badlands National Park is a US national park known for eroded buttes and fossil beds.
Acum sunt 24°C (76°F) in Badlands National Park cu senin. Temperatura resimțită este 21°C. Astăzi temperaturile variază între 9°C și 32°C. Probabilitatea de precipitații este de 1%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.6/10 - excelent — pleacă acum.
Cea mai bună perioadă pentru a vizita Badlands National Park is mai, iunie, iulie, august and septembrie. Clima este continental. ianuarie, februarie and decembrie tend și be the least comfortable months. iulie is the warmest month cu average highs near 32°C, while ianuarie is the coldest cu lows near -10°C.
The closest major airport is Denver International Airport (DEN), about 485 km away. Nearby highlights include Custer State Park, Mount Rushmore, Vânt Cave National Park and Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
Pe scurt. Today is much warmer than average for octombrie. The forecast high of 32°C is 14.7°C above the 17°C typical for this month. The best window și be outside is roughly 9 AM și 12 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Badlands National Park today at 9.9/10. 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 Badlands National Park
| Tip | National park |
|---|---|
| State | South Dakota |
| Țară | Statele Unite ale Americii |
| Continent | America de Nord |
| Coordonate | 43°51′19.4″N 102°20′22.9″W (43.8554, -102.3397) |
| Established | 1978 |
| Known for | eroded buttes and fossil beds |
| Ora locală | 8:51 PM (UTC-06:00) |
| Best months | mai, iunie, iulie, august and septembrie |
| Climă | Continental |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Badlands National Park?
Badlands National Park is a national park in South Dakota. Its coordinates are 43.8554, -102.3397. It lies in America de Nord.
What is the weather like in Badlands National Park acum?
It is currently 24°C (76°F) cu senin. Umiditate is 25% and wind is 10 km/h.
When is the best time și visit Badlands National Park?
mai, iunie, iulie, august and septembrie offer the most comfortable conditions in Badlands National Park, which has a continental climate. ianuarie, februarie and decembrie are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Badlands National Park in?
Badlands National Park observes America/Denver (UTC-06:00). The local time is 8:51 PM.
What is the nearest airport și Badlands National Park?
The closest airports are Denver International Airport (DEN), 485 km away.
What are the top things și do in Badlands National Park?
Popular options include Custer State Park, Mount Rushmore, Vânt Cave National Park and Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (national-parks) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Prognoză and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Calitatea aerului and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climă averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Vreme 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 octombrie 5, 2026 at 8:51 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.





