Badlands National Park
- Annual mean
- 9.7 °C
- Warmest month
- July
- Wettest month
- May
Annual profiles of temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind, and daylight patterns
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.

Long-term monthly averages tracking thermal ranges and precipitation rates across twelve months
Track average temperature bounds, daily precipitation rates, humidity, wind, and calculated daylight across the annual cycle.
| Mean temperature | Precipitation | Humidity | Wind speed | Daylight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -2.7 °C-17.6° to 13.2° | 0.3 mm/day | 69.8% | 4.4 m/s | 9.2 hours |
| February | -1.3 °C-15.9° to 17.3° | 0.5 mm/day | 65.1% | 4.5 m/s | 10.3 hours |
| March | 3.6 °C-11.3° to 23.5° | 0.9 mm/day | 60.1% | 4.5 m/s | 11.7 hours |
| April | 8.3 °C-6.5° to 28.4° | 1.9 mm/day | 57.7% | 4.7 m/s | 13.2 hours |
| May | 14.5 °C-0.6° to 33.7° | 2.7 mm/day | 56.8% | 4.4 m/s | 14.5 hours |
| June | 20.7 °C6.7° to 37.7° | 2.6 mm/day | 54.7% | 4.1 m/s | 15.2 hours |
| July | 24.9 °C11.9° to 39.9° | 1.9 mm/day | 50.8% | 3.8 m/s | 14.9 hours |
| August | 23.6 °C10.1° to 38.9° | 1.6 mm/day | 50.9% | 3.8 m/s | 13.7 hours |
| September | 17.8 °C2.6° to 36° | 1.2 mm/day | 51.2% | 4.1 m/s | 12.3 hours |
| October | 9.3 °C-5.7° to 29° | 1.2 mm/day | 58.8% | 4.3 m/s | 10.7 hours |
| November | 2.4 °C-10.1° to 20.6° | 0.5 mm/day | 63.8% | 4.4 m/s | 9.5 hours |
| December | -2.3 °C-15.6° to 12.8° | 0.4 mm/day | 69.2% | 4.5 m/s | 8.8 hours |
Comparing long-term averages for temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind, and daylight duration
Interactive climate 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.
Compare twelve-month climate normals across contrasting protected settings


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.