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Current Local Time in Palo Duro Canyon State Park

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

🌙 86°F now🕔 4:38 AM local📅 Best: March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October

Current local time in Palo Duro Canyon State Park

4:38 AM
Sunday, August 23, 2026
Time zoneAmerica/Chicago
UTC offsetUTC-05:00
UTC now9:38 AM
Sunrise7:12 AM
Sunset8:26 PM

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Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise7:12 AM
Sunset8:26 PM
Daylight13h 14m
Solar noon1:49 PM
Golden hour (am)7:12 AM - 8:12 AM
Golden hour (pm)7:26 PM - 8:26 PM
Blue hour (am)6:42 AM - 7:12 AM
Blue hour (pm)8:26 PM - 8:56 PM
Moon phase🌔 Waxing gibbous · 77%
Moonrise5:55 PM
Moonset2:45 AM

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Quick facts about Palo Duro Canyon State Park

TypeState park
StateTexas
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates34°56′15″N 101°41′1″W (34.9375, -101.6836)
Established1934
Known forthe second largest canyon in the US
Local time4:38 AM (UTC-05:00)
Best monthsMarch, April, May, June, July, August, September and October
ClimateContinental

Summary

Palo Duro Canyon State Park is a state park in Texas. Palo Duro Canyon State Park is known for the second largest canyon in the US.

Right now it is 86°F (30°C) in Palo Duro Canyon State Park with clear. It feels like 85°F. Today runs from 74°F to 105°F. Chance of precipitation is 37%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.2/10 - good conditions.

The best time to visit Palo Duro Canyon State Park is March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October. The climate is continental. January, November and December tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 93°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 26°F.

The closest major airport is Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), about 301 mi away.

In plain terms. Today is warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 105°F is 11.7°F above the 93°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. swimming is the strongest bet in Palo Duro Canyon State Park today at 8.8/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

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Coordinates: 34°56′15″N 101°41′1″W (34.9375, -101.6836)

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Where is Palo Duro Canyon State Park?

Palo Duro Canyon State Park is a state park in Texas. Its coordinates are 34.9375, -101.6836. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Palo Duro Canyon State Park right now?

It is currently 86°F (30°C) with clear. Humidity is 34% and wind is 4 mph.

When is the best time to visit Palo Duro Canyon State Park?

March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Palo Duro Canyon State Park, which has a continental climate. January, November and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Palo Duro Canyon State Park in?

Palo Duro Canyon State Park observes America/Chicago (UTC-05:00). The local time is 4:38 AM.

What is the nearest airport to Palo Duro Canyon State Park?

The closest airports are Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), 301 mi away.

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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 23, 2026 at 4:38 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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