State park in South Dakota

Current Local Time in Custer State Park

Current local time and time zone in Custer State Park, with UTC offset and daylight saving details.

☀️ 78°F now🕔 6:40 PM local📅 Best: June, July, August and September

Current local time in Custer State Park

6:40 PM
Monday, August 24, 2026
Time zoneAmerica/Denver
UTC offsetUTC-06:00
UTC now12:40 AM
Sunrise6:08 AM
Sunset7:43 PM

Clock is rendered server-side and refreshes on page load.

Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise6:08 AM
Sunset7:43 PM
Daylight13h 35m
Solar noon12:55 PM
Golden hour (am)6:08 AM - 7:08 AM
Golden hour (pm)6:43 PM - 7:43 PM
Blue hour (am)5:38 AM - 6:08 AM
Blue hour (pm)7:43 PM - 8:13 PM
Moon phase🌔 Waxing gibbous · 85%
Moonrise6:05 PM
Moonset2:15 AM

Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.

Quick facts about Custer State Park

TypeState park
StateSouth Dakota
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates43°46′0.1″N 103°25′0.1″W (43.7667, -103.4167)
Established1912
Known fora bison herd and the Needles Highway
Local time6:40 PM (UTC-06:00)
Best monthsJune, July, August and September
ClimateContinental

Summary

Custer State Park is a state park in South Dakota. Custer State Park is known for a bison herd and the Needles Highway.

Right now it is 78°F (25°C) in Custer State Park with clear sky. It feels like 75°F. Today runs from 66°F to 87°F. Chance of precipitation is 13%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.2/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Custer State Park is 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 81°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 15°F.

The closest major airport is Denver International Airport (DEN), about 278 mi away. Nearby highlights include Mount Rushmore, Wind Cave National Park, Badlands National Park and Theodore Roosevelt National Park.

In plain terms. Today is warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 87°F is 8.8°F above the 78°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 8 AM to 11 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Custer State Park today at 9.6/10. 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.

Map of Custer State Park

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Coordinates: 43°46′0.1″N 103°25′0.1″W (43.7667, -103.4167)

Explore Custer State Park

Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.

Time Zone for related places

Frequently asked questions

Where is Custer State Park?

Custer State Park is a state park in South Dakota. Its coordinates are 43.7667, -103.4167. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Custer State Park right now?

It is currently 78°F (25°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 40% and wind is 8 mph.

When is the best time to visit Custer State Park?

June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Custer State Park, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Custer State Park in?

Custer State Park observes America/Denver (UTC-06:00). The local time is 6:40 PM.

What is the nearest airport to Custer State Park?

The closest airports are Denver International Airport (DEN), 278 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Custer State Park?

Popular options include Mount Rushmore, Wind Cave National Park, Badlands National Park and Theodore Roosevelt National Park.

Related articles

Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (state-parks) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
MethodScores, 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 6:40 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
Written byWriter at USPOTUS

Davil Hofile is a writer at USPOTUS covering breaking news, NFL updates, viral stories, entertainment, pets, and lifestyle. He specializes in transforming complex news into clear, trustworthy, and engaging articles that help readers quickly understand what's happening across the United States. His reporting follows Google's E-E-A-T guidelines, emphasizing accuracy, credible sources, and practical value for readers.

More from Davil Hofile