Great Sand Dunes National Park Klimat and Average Väder
Klimat of Great Sand Dunes National Park: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klimat in Great Sand Dunes National Park month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Månad | Avg high | Avg low | Regnfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januari | -0° | -11° | 14 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| februari | 5° | -6° | 15 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| mars | 11° | -2° | 18 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| april | 14° | -0° | 16 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| maj | 18° | 4° | 41 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| juni | 26° | 11° | 28 mm | ★★★★★ |
| juli | 27° | 13° | 26 mm | ★★★★★ |
| augusti | 27° | 13° | 23 mm | ★★★★★ |
| september | 22° | 9° | 17 mm | ★★★★★ |
| oktober | 16° | 3° | 26 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| november | 7° | -4° | 22 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| december | 2° | -7° | 15 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Klimat type: Semi-arid. Källa: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Great Sand Dunes National Park
Högest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Great Sand Dunes National Park compares med 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 | 648 mm |
| Garden of the Gods | 136 km | 10°C | +2°C warmer | 387 mm |
| Aspen | 189 km | 5°C | 3°C cooler | 613 mm |
| Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park | 207 km | 12°C | +4°C warmer | 308 mm |
| Area Code 303 | 223 km | 12°C | +3°C warmer | 357 mm |
Bästa tiden att besöka Great Sand Dunes National Park
Go in juni, juli, augusti and september. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: januari, februari and december - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Great Sand Dunes National Park
Today is warmer than average for oktober. The forecast high of 22°C is 5.7°C above the 16°C typical for this month.
Regn is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
Vindbyar och 55 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in juni och augusti.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 26°C.
What och pack, what och skip
- Layers - the daily swing is 17°C, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 55 km/h.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid januari, februari and december - historically the least comfortable months here.
Sammanfattning
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.
Just nu är det 11°C (51°F) in Great Sand Dunes National Park med klart. Det känns som 9°C. I dag varierar temperaturen mellan 7°C och 22°C. Risken för nederbörd är 4%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.1/10 - utmärkt — åk nu.
Bästa tiden att besöka Great Sand Dunes National Park is juni, juli, augusti and september. Klimatet är semi-arid. januari, februari and december tend och be the least comfortable months. juli is the warmest month med average highs near 27°C, while januari is the coldest med lows near -11°C.
The closest major airport is Denver International Airport (DEN), about 243 km away. Nearby highlights include Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods, Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Hanging Lake.
Enkelt förklarat. Today is warmer than average for oktober. The forecast high of 22°C is 5.7°C above the 16°C typical for this month. The best window och be outside is roughly 1 PM och 4 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. hiking is the strongest bet in Great Sand Dunes National Park today at 9.8/10. Vindbyar och 55 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
| Typ | National park |
|---|---|
| State | Colorado |
| Land | USA |
| Kontinent | Nordamerika |
| Koordinater | 37°47′29.8″N 105°35′39.5″W (37.7916, -105.5943) |
| Established | 2004 |
| Known for | the tallest dunes in North America |
| Lokal tid | 11:59 PM (UTC-06:00) |
| Best months | juni, juli, augusti and september |
| Klimat | 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 Nordamerika.
What is the weather like in Great Sand Dunes National Park just nu?
It is currently 11°C (51°F) med klart. Luftfuktighet is 56% and wind is 3 km/h.
When is the best time och visit Great Sand Dunes National Park?
juni, juli, augusti and september offer the most comfortable conditions in Great Sand Dunes National Park, which has a semi-arid climate. januari, februari and december 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 local time is 11:59 PM.
What is the nearest airport och Great Sand Dunes National Park?
The closest airports are Denver International Airport (DEN), 243 km away.
What are the top things och 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. |
|---|---|
| Prognos and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luftkvalitet and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klimat averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Väder 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 oktober 4, 2026 at 11:59 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
