Yellowstone (UNESCO World Heritage Site) Weather Forecast
Yellowstone (UNESCO World Heritage Site) weather: 53°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Yellowstone (UNESCO World Heritage Site) is an UNESCO World Heritage Site in Wyoming. Yellowstone (UNESCO World Heritage Site) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for geothermal features and ecosystems.
Right now it is 53°F (12°C) in Yellowstone (UNESCO World Heritage Site) with clear sky. It feels like 50°F. Today runs from 44°F to 71°F. Chance of precipitation is 13%. Sightseeing conditions score 9/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Yellowstone (UNESCO World Heritage Site) is July and August. The climate is subarctic. February, March and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 72°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 7°F.
The closest major airport is Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), about 261 mi away. Nearby highlights include Yellowstone National Park, Grand Teton National Park, Grand Teton and Missouri River.
In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 71°F is 2.7°F above the 69°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 1 PM to 4 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Yellowstone (UNESCO World Heritage Site) today at 9.6/10. 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.
Weather in Yellowstone (UNESCO World Heritage Site) right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 8:59 AM, Aug 25 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Yellowstone (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Aug 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 71° / 44° | 13% | 10 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 75° / 49° | 9% | 14 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 77° / 49° | 27% | 17 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 69° / 47° | 37% · 0,0 in | 16 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Light rain | 65° / 46° | 60% · 0,2 in | 13 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 69° / 42° | 43% | 14 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Light rain | 72° / 46° | 27% · 0,5 in | 14 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 68° / 42° | 30% · 0,0 in | 18 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 66° / 42° | 19% | 19 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 65° / 40° | 18% | 16 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 65° / 38° | 15% | 18 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 58° / 31° | 16% | 13 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 51° / 30° | 16% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 58° / 28° | 18% | 17 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Sep 8 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 54° / 35° | 19% · 0,1 in | 20 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Sep 9 | 🌨️ Light snow showers | 44° / 26° | 15% · 0,1 in | 10 mph | 3 |
Climate in Yellowstone (UNESCO World Heritage Site) 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 | 22° | 7° | 1,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 26° | 13° | 3,0 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 34° | 17° | 2,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | 40° | 19° | 2,6 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| May | 49° | 28° | 2,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 61° | 39° | 1,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 72° | 47° | 1,8 in | ★★★★★ |
| August | 69° | 47° | 1,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 61° | 41° | 2,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 47° | 31° | 2,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 33° | 21° | 1,2 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| December | 28° | 14° | 3,2 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Subarctic. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Air quality and pollen in Yellowstone (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
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 Yellowstone (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Go in July and August. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: February, March and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Yellowstone (UNESCO World Heritage Site)?
Yellowstone (UNESCO World Heritage Site) is an UNESCO World Heritage Site in Wyoming. Its coordinates are 44.428, -110.5885. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Yellowstone (UNESCO World Heritage Site) right now?
It is currently 53°F (12°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 71% and wind is 3 mph.
When is the best time to visit Yellowstone (UNESCO World Heritage Site)?
July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Yellowstone (UNESCO World Heritage Site), which has a subarctic climate. February, March and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Yellowstone (UNESCO World Heritage Site) in?
Yellowstone (UNESCO World Heritage Site) observes America/Denver (UTC-06:00). The local time is 8:59 AM.
What is the nearest airport to Yellowstone (UNESCO World Heritage Site)?
The closest airports are Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), 261 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Yellowstone (UNESCO World Heritage Site)?
Popular options include Yellowstone National Park, Grand Teton National Park, Grand Teton, Missouri River and Antelope Island State Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (unesco-sites) - 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 25, 2026 at 8:59 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
