National park in North Dakota

Theodore Roosevelt National Park Travel Guide

Theodore Roosevelt National Park travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.

🌙 44°F now🕔 9:18 PM local📅 Best: June, July, August and September

Active alerts for Theodore Roosevelt National Park

⚠️Thu, Oct 29: freezing overnight, 30°F (-1°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.

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Summary

Theodore Roosevelt National Park is a national park in North Dakota. Theodore Roosevelt National Park is a US national park known for badlands, bison and prairie dogs.

Right now it is 44°F (7°C) in Theodore Roosevelt National Park with clear. It feels like 37°F. Today runs from 32°F to 52°F. Chance of precipitation is 17%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.7/10 - good conditions.

The best time to visit Theodore Roosevelt 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 85°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 10°F.

Nearby highlights include Mount Rushmore, Custer State Park, Badlands National Park and Wind Cave National Park.

In plain terms. Today is cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 52°F is 7.4°F below the 59°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. stargazing is the strongest bet in Theodore Roosevelt National Park today at 9.5/10. Gusts to 32 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Overnight lows near 32°F mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Map of Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Coordinates: 46°58′44.4″N 103°32′19.3″W (46.979, -103.5387)

Weather in Theodore Roosevelt National Park right now

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44°F
Clear · feels like 37°F
Humidity67%
Wind8 mph SSW
Gusts11 mph
UV index0 · Low
Cloud cover0%
Pressure919 hPa
VisibilityGood · 9 mi
Air quality24 · Good
Sunrise7:29 AM
Sunset5:45 PM
Moon🌖 Waning gibbous · 94%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 9:18 PM, Oct 28 local time.

⚠️Thu, Oct 29: freezing overnight, 30°F (-1°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Oct 31

☁️ 55° / 43°

Overcast · 7% rain · wind 15 mph

Sunday, Nov 1

☁️ 63° / 46°

Overcast · 22% rain · wind 21 mph

Quick facts about Theodore Roosevelt National Park

TypeNational park
StateNorth Dakota
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates46°58′44.4″N 103°32′19.3″W (46.979, -103.5387)
Established1978
Known forbadlands, bison and prairie dogs
Local time9:18 PM (UTC-06:00)
Best monthsJune, July, August and September
ClimateContinental

Things to do in Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Theodore Roosevelt National Park.

Best time to visit Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Go in June, July, August and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

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September★★★★★
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November★★★☆☆
December★★☆☆☆

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
Worth avoiding
  • Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 32 mph.
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Theodore Roosevelt National Park?

Theodore Roosevelt National Park is a national park in North Dakota. Its coordinates are 46.979, -103.5387. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Theodore Roosevelt National Park right now?

It is currently 44°F (7°C) with clear. Humidity is 67% and wind is 8 mph.

When is the best time to visit Theodore Roosevelt National Park?

June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Theodore Roosevelt National Park, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Theodore Roosevelt National Park in?

Theodore Roosevelt National Park observes America/Denver (UTC-06:00). The local time is 9:18 PM.

What are the top things to do in Theodore Roosevelt National Park?

Popular options include Mount Rushmore, Custer State Park, Badlands National Park and Wind Cave National Park.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (national-parks) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
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 28, 2026 at 9:18 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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