Wind Cave National Park Weather Forecast
Wind Cave National Park weather: 74°F, partly cloudy. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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 74°F (24°C) in Wind Cave National Park with partly cloudy. It feels like 71°F. Today runs from 62°F to 79°F. Chance of precipitation is 31%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.7/10 - excellent - go now.
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 about average for August. The forecast high of 79°F is in line with the 81°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 8 AM to 11 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Wind Cave National Park today at 9.1/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
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Weather in Wind Cave National Park right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 7:32 AM, Aug 23 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Wind Cave National Park
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 22 | 🌧️ Heavy rain | 79° / 62° | 31% · 1,3 in | 12 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | 🌧️ Showers | 91° / 62° | 28% · 0,3 in | 17 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 92° / 67° | 54% | 15 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 83° / 65° | 43% | 13 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 82° / 61° | 15% | 12 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 83° / 61° | 23% · 0,1 in | 10 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 66° / 58° | 23% · 0,2 in | 17 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 91° / 59° | 19% | 16 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 85° / 62° | 16% | 12 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 80° / 60° | 16% | 12 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 93° / 62° | 18% | 10 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 85° / 63° | 18% | 21 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 90° / 62° | 10% · 0,0 in | 23 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 90° / 63° | 18% · 0,0 in | 16 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 73° / 56° | 25% | 11 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 89° / 60° | 26% | 13 mph | 7 |
Climate in Wind Cave 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 | 35° | 17° | 0,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 41° | 21° | 0,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 51° | 30° | 0,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 56° | 35° | 2,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 65° | 44° | 4,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 75° | 54° | 2,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 83° | 62° | 2,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 81° | 59° | 0,9 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 76° | 55° | 1,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 61° | 41° | 1,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 49° | 31° | 0,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 45° | 27° | 0,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Air quality and pollen in Wind Cave National Park
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
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Best time to visit Wind Cave 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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Frequently asked questions
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 74°F (24°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 48% and wind is 10 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 7:32 AM.
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. |
|---|---|
| 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 August 23, 2026 at 7:32 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
