Weather on February 8 at Badlands
Badlands National Park
Based on 56 years of data from Rapid City, SD
Elevation Note: Badlands sits at 3,200 ft. Expect temperatures 11°F cooler than the data shown below, which comes from Rapid City, SD at a lower elevation.
Planning Your Visit
February 8th in Badlands National Park (via Rapid City, SD) typically brings cold winter weather, with average highs around 34°F and lows near 13°F. Over 56 years of records, the warmest February 8th was in 2026 (55°F average), while the coldest was 1994 (-11°F) — a 66°F range across recorded history. Precipitation has occurred on 30% of recorded February 8th dates, with snow falling 32% of the time (heaviest snowfall: 4.5"). The last decade has been 6.1°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 6.1°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for February 8th in Badlands? Bundle up with warm layers and protect extremities from the cold. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella. Check road conditions if traveling, as snow is possible.
Year by Year History
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 66°F | 45°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2025 | 19°F | 3°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2024 | 39°F | 26°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2023 | 50°F | 33°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2022 | 55°F | 38°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2021 | 2°F | -8°F | 0" | 0.1" |
| 2020 | 41°F | 13°F | 0.03" | 0.2" |
| 2019 | 11°F | -14°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2018 | 22°F | 2°F | 0.41" | 2.7" |
| 2017 | 11°F | 1°F | 0.08" | 0.9" |
| 2016 | 42°F | 29°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2015 | 61°F | 44°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2014 | 16°F | 3°F | 0.05" | 0.7" |
| 2013 | 42°F | 27°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2012 | 22°F | 8°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2011 | 8°F | -14°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2010 | 10°F | -6°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2009 | 46°F | 25°F | 0.1" | 0" |
| 2008 | 41°F | 27°F | 0" | 0.1" |
| 2007 | 11°F | 7°F | 0.2" | 2.4" |
| 2006 | 37°F | 17°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2005 | 20°F | 3°F | 0" | 0.3" |
| 2004 | 32°F | 20°F | 0.05" | 0.5" |
| 2003 | 28°F | 8°F | 0.03" | 0.3" |
| 2002 | 56°F | 27°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2001 | 6°F | -4°F | 0.05" | 2" |
| 2000 | 66°F | 41°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1999 | 51°F | 33°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1998 | 55°F | 31°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1997 | 31°F | 8°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1996 | 54°F | 35°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1995 | 33°F | 14°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1994 | -6°F | -16°F | 0.15" | 3" |
| 1993 | 47°F | 22°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1992 | 34°F | 17°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1991 | 67°F | 25°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1990 | 45°F | 15°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1989 | 25°F | -8°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1988 | 44°F | 17°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1987 | 59°F | 29°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1986 | 15°F | -3°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1985 | 26°F | 2°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1984 | 55°F | 24°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1983 | 44°F | 17°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1982 | 13°F | 2°F | 0.03" | 0.3" |
| 1981 | 35°F | -3°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1980 | 31°F | 9°F | 0.03" | 0.2" |
| 1979 | 19°F | -6°F | 0.13" | 1" |
| 1978 | 16°F | 13°F | 0.03" | 0.2" |
| 1977 | 55°F | 24°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1976 | 65°F | 18°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1975 | 13°F | -3°F | 0.25" | 1.8" |
| 1974 | 42°F | 5°F | 0.05" | 0" |
| 1973 | 30°F | -2°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1972 | 32°F | 9°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1971 | 19°F | -1°F | 0.3" | 4.5" |