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Park climate1991–2020 climate normals996 m source elevationNASA POWER

Annual profiles of temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind, and daylight patterns

Buffalo Gap National Grassland Monthly Climate Normals: Long-term Meteorological Averages

Explore the twelve-month climate profile for Buffalo Gap National Grassland, based on NASA POWER data from 1991 to 2020. These measurements represent a single representative coordinate within the grassland and provide a consistent record of mean temperatures, precipitation rates, humidity, and daylight variations. Users can examine how atmospheric conditions fluctuate throughout the year to better understand the long-term regional climatology.

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Annual climate pattern

Long-term monthly averages tracking thermal ranges and precipitation rates across twelve months

Buffalo Gap National Grassland Annual Climate Normals, Monthly Temperature, and Precipitation

Average minimum, mean, and maximum temperatures span from winter lows in January to peak summer warmth in July across the representative coordinate. Average daily precipitation rates accompany this thermal progression according to NASA power records from 1991 to 2020.
Mean temperatureAverage minimum–maximum rangePrecipitation
Temperature (°C)PrecipitationUp to 2.7 mm/day-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°-3°-1°4°8°15°21°25°24°18°9°2°-2°01230.30.50.91.92.72.61.91.61.21.20.50.4JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Annual mean
9.9 °C
Warmest month
July
Coolest month
January
Wettest month
May
Twelve-month climate

Track average temperature bounds, daily precipitation rates, humidity, wind, and calculated daylight across the annual cycle.

Buffalo Gap National Grassland Weather by Month: Complete Twelve-Month Climate Comparison

Examine the complete twelve-month climate record for Buffalo Gap National Grassland to track shifts in average minimum and maximum temperatures alongside average daily precipitation rates. Compare relative humidity, wind speed, and calculated daylight hours across the calendar year to understand long-term environmental patterns at a representative coordinate.
Mean temperaturePrecipitationHumidityWind speedDaylight
January-2.7 °C-17.6° to 13.2°0.3 mm/day69.8%4.4 m/s9.2 hours
February-1.3 °C-15.9° to 17.3°0.5 mm/day65.1%4.5 m/s10.3 hours
March3.6 °C-11.3° to 23.5°0.9 mm/day60.1%4.5 m/s11.7 hours
April8.3 °C-6.5° to 28.4°1.9 mm/day57.7%4.7 m/s13.2 hours
May14.5 °C-0.6° to 33.7°2.7 mm/day56.8%4.4 m/s14.5 hours
June20.7 °C6.7° to 37.7°2.6 mm/day54.7%4.1 m/s15.2 hours
July24.9 °C11.9° to 39.9°1.9 mm/day50.8%3.8 m/s14.9 hours
August23.6 °C10.1° to 38.9°1.6 mm/day50.9%3.8 m/s13.7 hours
September17.8 °C2.6° to 36°1.2 mm/day51.2%4.1 m/s12.3 hours
October9.3 °C-5.7° to 29°1.2 mm/day58.8%4.3 m/s10.7 hours
November2.4 °C-10.1° to 20.6°0.5 mm/day63.8%4.4 m/s9.5 hours
December-2.3 °C-15.6° to 12.8°0.4 mm/day69.2%4.5 m/s8.8 hours
Calculated climate highlights

Comparing long-term averages for temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind, and daylight duration

Calculated Monthly Climate Highlights and Extremes for Buffalo Gap National Grassland

Calculated monthly comparisons illustrate the highest and lowest points across twelve stored climate normals for a single representative coordinate in Buffalo Gap National Grassland. These analytical baseline values summarize annual patterns using averaged measurements rather than recording specific historical weather events.
Warmest month
July24.9 °C
Coolest month
January-2.7 °C
Wettest month
May2.7 mm/day
Driest month
January0.3 mm/day
Most humid month
January69.8%
Windiest month
April4.7 m/s
Longest daylight
June15.2 hours

Interactive climate map

Compare National Park Climate Data Through an Interactive Global Map

Visit the MoriAtlas climate map to compare long-term monthly temperature and precipitation metrics across national parks. This visual interface helps you understand seasonal variations at specific protected area coordinates to deepen your knowledge of global park geography and environmental characteristics.

Global National Park Climate Map
Other park climates

Compare twelve-month climate normals across contrasting protected settings

Explore other park climate profiles from Buffalo Gap National Grassland

Buffalo Gap National Grassland serves as the starting climate profile for examining how temperature ranges and average daily precipitation evolve through the year in other protected areas. Standardized humidity, wind, and daylight fields add further dimensions, without identifying similar grassland climates, closest sites, or preferred destinations.
MoriAtlas Explorer

Deepen Your Knowledge of the Buffalo Gap National Grassland Protected Landscape

Trace the complex boundaries and terrain of Buffalo Gap National Grassland through the MoriAtlas mapping suite. This detailed view highlights how these expansive prairie lands and geological badlands form an essential piece of the southwestern South Dakota wilderness, offering a comprehensive look at one of the most significant conservation landscapes in the United States.