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.

🌥️ 28°F now🕔 9:36 PM local📅 Best: June, July, August and September

Current local time in Mount Rushmore

9:36 PM
Monday, October 26, 2026
Time zoneAmerica/Denver
UTC offsetUTC-06:00
UTC now3:36 AM
Sunrise7:22 AM
Sunset5:52 PM

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Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise7:22 AM
Sunset5:52 PM
Daylight10h 30m
Solar noon12:37 PM
Golden hour (am)7:22 AM - 8:22 AM
Golden hour (pm)4:52 PM - 5:52 PM
Blue hour (am)6:52 AM - 7:22 AM
Blue hour (pm)5:52 PM - 6:22 PM
Moon phase🌕 Full moon · 100%
Moonrise5:45 PM
Moonset8:15 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 time9:36 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 28°F (-2°C) in Mount Rushmore with fog. It feels like 21°F. Today runs from 26°F to 32°F. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Sightseeing conditions score 4.5/10 - marginal.

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 much colder than average for October. The forecast high of 32°F is 25.6°F below the 57°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 2 PM to 5 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. running is the strongest bet in Mount Rushmore today at 7.7/10. Visibility is down to 1,2 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Overnight lows near 26°F mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn.

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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 28°F (-2°C) with fog. Humidity is 99% and wind is 5 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 9:36 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 October 26, 2026 at 9:36 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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