Badlands National Park Weather Forecast
Badlands National Park weather: 45°F, partly cloudy. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Badlands National Park is a national park in South Dakota. Badlands National Park is a US national park known for eroded buttes and fossil beds.
Right now it is 45°F (7°C) in Badlands National Park with partly cloudy. It feels like 36°F. Today runs from 39°F to 60°F. Chance of precipitation is 4%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.1/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Badlands National Park is May, 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 89°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 15°F.
The closest major airport is Denver International Airport (DEN), about 301 mi away. Nearby highlights include Custer State Park, Mount Rushmore, Wind Cave National Park and Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 60°F is 3.4°F below the 63°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. running is the strongest bet in Badlands National Park today at 9.5/10. Gusts to 50 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
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Weather in Badlands National Park right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 2:42 AM, Oct 27 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Badlands National Park
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 60° / 39° | 4% | 30 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Oct 25 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 44° / 38° | 27% · 0,1 in | 12 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Oct 26 | 🌨️ Snow | 38° / 35° | 92% · 0,7 in | 14 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 66° / 36° | 18% | 24 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 58° / 46° | 1% | 14 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 64° / 44° | 1% · 0,0 in | 17 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 71° / 51° | 9% | 11 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | ☁️ Overcast | 66° / 52° | 20% | 9 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 64° / 48° | 17% | 9 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 59° / 47° | 22% | 7 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 66° / 47° | 20% | 20 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 58° / 49° | 8% | 19 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 64° / 48° | 10% | 10 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 72° / 56° | 10% | 20 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 69° / 48° | 3% | 21 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 65° / 47° | 16% | 11 mph | 3 |
Climate in Badlands National Park month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33° | 15° | 0,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 41° | 20° | 0,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 52° | 29° | 0,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 59° | 37° | 2,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 69° | 48° | 2,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 81° | 58° | 1,7 in | ★★★★★ |
| July | 89° | 66° | 1,8 in | ★★★★★ |
| August | 86° | 63° | 1,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 79° | 57° | 1,2 in | ★★★★★ |
| October | 63° | 42° | 1,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 49° | 30° | 0,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 42° | 23° | 0,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Air quality and pollen in Badlands National Park
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Badlands National Park
Go in May, 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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Frequently asked questions
Where is Badlands National Park?
Badlands National Park is a national park in South Dakota. Its coordinates are 43.8554, -102.3397. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Badlands National Park right now?
It is currently 45°F (7°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 26% and wind is 6 mph.
When is the best time to visit Badlands National Park?
May, June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Badlands National Park, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Badlands National Park in?
Badlands National Park observes America/Denver (UTC-06:00). The local time is 2:42 AM.
What is the nearest airport to Badlands National Park?
The closest airports are Denver International Airport (DEN), 301 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Badlands National Park?
Popular options include Custer State Park, Mount Rushmore, Wind Cave 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. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather Service. |
| 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 27, 2026 at 2:42 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
