United StatesThe weather in August in Badlands National Park
It's hot in August in Badlands National Park with an average temperature of 30°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 27°C to a high of 32°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 13°C and 18°C.
August is a good month to be in Badlands National Park for sunny weather. You’ll have high temperatures and not too much rain.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in August for Badlands National Park, South Dakota. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 41°C in 2021, Badlands National Park reached the highest temperature in August over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 16°C in 2015. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 5°C to a highest value of 23°C.
Rainfall amount
In August, there is an average of 90 mm of precipitation, spread over 12 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
Daily weather in August for Badlands National Park
Click on any day in August to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Badlands National Park. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
August weather comparison
| Badlands National Park | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 30°C | 30°C |
| Max. temperature | 32°C | 31°C |
| Min. temperature | 13°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 90 mm | 79 mm |
| Rainy days | 12 days | 13 days |
Start of August
The month of August starts in Badlands National Park with hot temps, averaging around 31°C during the day and nights around 17°C.
Mid August
By mid-August, daytime temps drop to around 30°C, with nights around 16°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.
End of August
By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Badlands National Park is around 30°C, while nighttime temps are about 15°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 7 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in August in Badlands National Park, South Dakota. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in August in Badlands National Park
Temperature in August in Badlands National Park over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in August in Badlands National Park, South Dakota. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in August in Badlands National Park
Total precipitation in August in Badlands National Park over the years
Daily UV index in August in Badlands National Park
This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Badlands National Park, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in Badlands National Park by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Badlands National Park. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.