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Quick facts about Wind Cave National Park
| Type | National park |
|---|---|
| State | South Dakota |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Coordinates | 43°36′16.9″N 103°28′47.3″W (43.6047, -103.4798) |
| Established | 1903 |
| Known for | boxwork cave formations and bison prairie |
| Local time | 4:53 PM (UTC-06:00) |
| Best months | June, July, August and September |
| Climate | Continental |
Summary
Wind Cave National Park is a national park in South Dakota. Wind Cave National Park is a US national park known for boxwork cave formations and bison prairie.
Right now it is 88°F (31°C) in Wind Cave National Park with clear sky. It feels like 83°F. Today runs from 64°F to 88°F. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.9/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
The best time to visit Wind Cave National 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 83°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 17°F.
The closest major airport is Denver International Airport (DEN), about 266 mi away. Nearby highlights include Custer State Park, Mount Rushmore, Badlands National Park and Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 88°F is 6.8°F above the 81°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. beach day is the strongest bet in Wind Cave National Park today at 8.5/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
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Coordinates: 43°36′16.9″N 103°28′47.3″W (43.6047, -103.4798)
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Where is Wind Cave National Park?
Wind Cave National Park is a national park in South Dakota. Its coordinates are 43.6047, -103.4798. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Wind Cave National Park right now?
It is currently 88°F (31°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 29% and wind is 13 mph.
When is the best time to visit Wind Cave National Park?
June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Wind Cave National Park, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Wind Cave National Park in?
Wind Cave National Park observes America/Denver (UTC-06:00). The local time is 4:53 PM.
What is the nearest airport to Wind Cave National Park?
The closest airports are Denver International Airport (DEN), 266 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Wind Cave National Park?
Popular options include Custer State Park, Mount Rushmore, Badlands 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 23, 2026 at 4:53 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
