Weather on August 17 at Theodore Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Based on 54 years of data from Medora, ND
Elevation Note: Theodore Roosevelt sits at 2,600 ft. Expect temperatures 9°F cooler than the data shown below, which comes from Medora, ND at a lower elevation.
Planning Your Visit
August 17th in Theodore Roosevelt National Park (via Medora, ND) typically brings warm summer weather, with average highs around 86°F and lows near 54°F — a 32°F daily swing. Over 54 years of records, the warmest August 17th was in 1973 (86°F average), while the coldest was 2012 (55°F) — a 31°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 30% of August 17th dates historically, with the wettest August 17th recording 3.07" of rain. The last decade has been 3.7°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 3.7°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for August 17th in Theodore Roosevelt? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
Year by Year History
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 86°F | 66°F | 0.2" | -- |
| 2024 | 83°F | 60°F | 0.05" | -- |
| 2023 | 82°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 93°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 2021 | 101°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 2020 | 89°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 2019 | 87°F | 56°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 2018 | 89°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 2017 | 85°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 2016 | 94°F | 61°F | 0.16" | -- |
| 2015 | 72°F | 49°F | 1.4" | -- |
| 2014 | 84°F | 57°F | 0.1" | -- |
| 2013 | 95°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 2012 | 72°F | 39°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 74°F | 43°F | 0" | -- |
| 2010 | 78°F | 47°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2009 | 67°F | 48°F | 0.03" | 0" |
| 2008 | 87°F | 57°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2007 | 84°F | 50°F | 0.51" | 0" |
| 2006 | 90°F | -- | 0.61" | 0" |
| 2005 | 86°F | 60°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2004 | 86°F | 51°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2003 | 92°F | 67°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2002 | 70°F | 45°F | -- | -- |
| 2001 | 84°F | 56°F | -- | -- |
| 2000 | 85°F | 48°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1999 | 81°F | 53°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1998 | 84°F | 58°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1997 | 67°F | 46°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1996 | 101°F | 64°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1995 | 102°F | 67°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1994 | 99°F | 55°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1993 | 83°F | 58°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1992 | 92°F | 55°F | 0.03" | 0" |
| 1991 | 82°F | 54°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1990 | 98°F | 63°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1989 | 100°F | 63°F | 0.43" | 0" |
| 1988 | 91°F | 52°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1987 | 70°F | 46°F | 0.08" | 0" |
| 1985 | 66°F | 47°F | 0.05" | 0" |
| 1984 | 93°F | 63°F | 0.74" | 0" |
| 1983 | 96°F | 64°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1982 | 96°F | 42°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1981 | 82°F | 55°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1980 | 82°F | 51°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1979 | 91°F | 50°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1978 | 87°F | 53°F | 0.3" | 0" |
| 1977 | 83°F | 38°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1976 | 97°F | 57°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1975 | 73°F | 44°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1974 | 84°F | 49°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1973 | 101°F | 71°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1972 | 93°F | 62°F | 3.07" | 0" |
| 1971 | 95°F | 59°F | 0" | 0" |