Attraction in South Dakota

Current Local Time in Mount Rushmore

Current local time and time zone in Mount Rushmore, with UTC offset and daylight saving details.

🌙 72°F now🕔 11:29 PM local📅 Best: June, July, August and September

Current local time in Mount Rushmore

11:29 PM
Monday, August 24, 2026
Time zoneAmerica/Denver
UTC offsetUTC-06:00
UTC now5:29 AM
Sunrise6:08 AM
Sunset7:43 PM

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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 · 89%
Moonrise6:05 PM
Moonset2:15 AM

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

Quick facts about Mount Rushmore

TypeAttraction
StateSouth Dakota
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates43°52′44.8″N 103°27′32.8″W (43.8791, -103.4591)
Known forfour presidents carved in granite
Local time11:29 PM (UTC-06:00)
Best monthsJune, July, August and September
ClimateSubarctic

Summary

Mount Rushmore is a tourist attraction in South Dakota. Mount Rushmore is a landmark known for four presidents carved in granite.

Right now it is 72°F (22°C) in Mount Rushmore with clear. It feels like 68°F. Today runs from 66°F to 84°F. Chance of precipitation is 16%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.4/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Mount Rushmore is June, July, August and September. The climate is subarctic. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 80°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 14°F.

The closest major airport is Denver International Airport (DEN), about 285 mi away. Nearby highlights include Custer State Park, Wind Cave National Park, Badlands National Park and Theodore Roosevelt National Park.

In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 84°F is 6.7°F above the 77°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 10 AM to 1 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Mount Rushmore today at 9.5/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

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Coordinates: 43°52′44.8″N 103°27′32.8″W (43.8791, -103.4591)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Mount Rushmore?

Mount Rushmore is a tourist attraction in South Dakota. Its coordinates are 43.8791, -103.4591. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Mount Rushmore right now?

It is currently 72°F (22°C) with clear. Humidity is 34% and wind is 4 mph.

When is the best time to visit Mount Rushmore?

June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Mount Rushmore, which has a subarctic climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Mount Rushmore in?

Mount Rushmore observes America/Denver (UTC-06:00). The local time is 11:29 PM.

What is the nearest airport to Mount Rushmore?

The closest airports are Denver International Airport (DEN), 285 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Mount Rushmore?

Popular options include Custer State Park, Wind Cave National Park, Badlands National Park and Theodore Roosevelt National Park.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (attractions) - 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 11:29 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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