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Quick facts about Badlands National Park
| Type | National park |
|---|---|
| State | South Dakota |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Coordinates | 43°51′19.4″N 102°20′22.9″W (43.8554, -102.3397) |
| Established | 1978 |
| Known for | eroded buttes and fossil beds |
| Local time | 6:27 AM (UTC-06:00) |
| Best months | May, June, July, August and September |
| Climate | Continental |
Summary
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.
Right now it is 76°F (24°C) in Badlands National Park with mainly clear. It feels like 80°F. Today runs from 67°F to 90°F. Chance of precipitation is 61%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.3/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Badlands National Park is May, June, July, August and September. The climate is continental. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 89°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 15°F.
The closest major airport is Denver International Airport (DEN), about 301 mi away. Nearby highlights include Custer State Park, Mount Rushmore, Wind Cave National Park and Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 90°F is 4.5°F above the 86°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Badlands National Park today at 8.6/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
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Coordinates: 43°51′19.4″N 102°20′22.9″W (43.8554, -102.3397)
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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 North America.
What is the weather like in Badlands National Park right now?
It is currently 76°F (24°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 70% and wind is 4 mph.
When is the best time to visit Badlands National Park?
May, June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Badlands National Park, which has a continental climate. January, February and December 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 6:27 AM.
What is the nearest airport to Badlands National Park?
The closest airports are Denver International Airport (DEN), 301 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Badlands National Park?
Popular options include Custer State Park, Mount Rushmore, Wind 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. |
|---|---|
| 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 6:27 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
