Mount Rushmore National Memorial in June
In June, Mount Rushmore National Memorial averages a high of 71°F and a low of 52°F, with 3.6 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow). About 388,000 people visit, the 3rd busiest of 12 (busy). Days are 15 hours 27 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 71° / 52°F
- Precipitation
- 3.6in
- Snow
- 0.2in
- Daylight
- 15h 27m
- Visitors
- 388,000
- Crowds
- Busy
Best months for weather and crowds instead: September (moderate).
Higher or lower in the park, expect a different picture: Rapid City Rgnl AP, SD at 3,160 ft averages a June high of 78°F and a low of 52°F.
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Mt Rushmore Nmem, SD, 0.3 miles from the park's center, 5,311 ft. Second station lower down: Rapid City Rgnl AP, SD, 3,160 ft, 22.9 miles. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, average of 2023–2025. Updated .
Other parks in June
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wind Cave National Park | 77° / 50° | Very busy | Mild, wet |
| Badlands National Park | 80° / 54° | Very busy | Hot |
| Theodore Roosevelt National Park | 77° / 50° | Very busy | Mild, wet |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 71° / 34° | Very busy | Mild |
| Yellowstone National Park | 61° / 33° | Very busy | Mild, wet |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Mount Rushmore National Memorial on nps.gov
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