Wind Cave National Park in January
In January, Wind Cave National Park averages a high of 40°F and a low of 15°F, with 0.5 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow) and 6.3 inches of snowfall. About 11,000 people visit, the quietest month. Days are 9 hours 16 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 40° / 15°F
- Precipitation
- 0.5in
- Snow
- 6.3in
- Daylight
- 9h 16m
- Visitors
- 11,000
- Crowds
- Quiet
Best months for weather and crowds instead: September (busy).
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Wind Cave, SD, 2.9 miles from the park's center, 4,155 ft. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, average of 2023–2025. Updated .
Other parks in January
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Rushmore National Memorial | 37° / 19° | Quiet | Cold |
| Badlands National Park | 35° / 9° | Quiet | Cold |
| Theodore Roosevelt National Park | 28° / 3° | Few or no visits | Cold |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 30° / 5° | Quiet | Cold |
| Yellowstone National Park | 23° / 1° | Quiet | Cold |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Wind Cave National Park on nps.gov
All twelve months at Wind Cave · National parks to visit in January