Wind Cave National Park weather in January
January in Wind Cave National Park: freezing, dry, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#10 of 12 months in Wind Cave National Park · #286 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 70/100 (tier B)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Wind Cave National Park climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 4°C / 39°F | 🥶 freezing |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -6°C / 22°F | |
| Feels like (high) | -1°C / 30°F | |
| Rainfall | 14 mm / 0.6 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 4 days | |
| Humidity | 61% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | -10°C / 14°F | |
| Sunshine | 7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.4 h | |
| Wind | 19 km/h / 12 mph | |
| Snowfall | 9.4 cm / 3.7 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 38 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Wind Cave National Park in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Wind Cave National Park?
- January in Wind Cave National Park: freezing, dry, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Wind Cave National Park on SeasonMap's comfort score (70/100).
- What is the weather like in Wind Cave National Park in January?
- In January, Wind Cave National Park averages a daily high of 4.1°C and a low of -5.7°C, with about 14.1 mm of rain over roughly 4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Wind Cave National Park in January?
- Wind Cave National Park has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 38 in January.
- Does it snow in Wind Cave National Park in January?
- Wind Cave National Park sees roughly 9.4 cm of snowfall in January.