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Quick facts about Palo Duro Canyon State Park
| Type | State park |
|---|---|
| State | Texas |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Coordinates | 34°56′15″N 101°41′1″W (34.9375, -101.6836) |
| Established | 1934 |
| Known for | the second largest canyon in the US |
| Local time | 4:15 PM (UTC-05:00) |
| Best months | March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October |
| Climate | Continental |
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 59°F (15°C) in Palo Duro Canyon State Park with overcast. It feels like 58°F. Today runs from 55°F to 62°F. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Sightseeing conditions score 8/10 - 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 94°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 much colder than average for October. The forecast high of 62°F is 14.8°F below the 76°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. fishing is the strongest bet in Palo Duro Canyon State Park today at 9.2/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
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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 59°F (15°C) with overcast. Humidity is 94% and wind is 8 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 4:15 PM.
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 data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (state-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 October 28, 2026 at 4:15 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.





