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Weather on August 27 at Wind Cave

Wind Cave National Park

SDMidwest4,000 ft elevation
Avg High88°F
Avg Low53°F
Warmest199182°F
Coldest198754°F

Based on 56 years of data from Hot Springs, SD

Elevation Note: Wind Cave sits at 4,000 ft. Expect temperatures 14°F cooler than the data shown below, which comes from Hot Springs, SD at a lower elevation.

Planning Your Visit

August 27th in Wind Cave National Park (via Hot Springs, SD) typically brings warm summer weather, with average highs around 88°F and lows near 53°F — a 35°F daily swing. Over 56 years of records, the warmest August 27th was in 1991 (82°F average), while the coldest was 1987 (54°F) — a 28°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 30% of August 27th dates historically, with the wettest August 27th recording 0.59" of rain. The last decade has been 2.0°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

The last decade has been 2.0°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

Planning for August 27th in Wind Cave? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.

Year by Year History

YearHighLowPrecipSnow
202693°F55°F0.01"0"
202591°F56°F0"0"
202484°F52°F0.59"0"
202381°F54°F0.05"0"
202290°F51°F0"0"
202189°F52°F0"0"
202093°F61°F0.01"0"
201973°F45°F0"0"
201893°F49°F0"0"
201786°F51°F0"0"
201684°F46°F0.02"0"
201591°F53°F0.02"0"
201480°F56°F0.24"0"
201395°F59°F0"0"
201298°F52°F0"0"
201197°F59°F0.13"0"
2010100°F52°F0"0"
200989°F51°F0"0"
200884°F50°F0"0"
200797°F64°F0"0"
200662°F56°F0.43"0"
200585°F46°F0"0"
200475°F51°F0.11"0"
200396°F61°F0"0"
200284°F52°F0.03"0"
200191°F54°F0"0"
200094°F65°F0"0"
199992°F57°F0"0"
199888°F57°F0.07"0"
199788°F60°F0.04"0"
199688°F50°F0"0"
199598°F58°F0"0"
199497°F58°F0"0"
199372°F54°F0.1"0"
199278°F39°F0"0"
1991100°F65°F0"0"
199095°F50°F0"0"
198985°F58°F0"0"
198887°F49°F0"0"
198770°F39°F0"0"
198674°F49°F0"0"
198590°F64°F0"0"
198495°F51°F0"0"
1983100°F57°F0"0"
198280°F49°F0"0"
198179°F48°F0"0"
198083°F46°F0"0"
197984°F53°F0"0"
197882°F52°F0"0"
197781°F53°F0.13"0"
197687°F46°F0.07"0"
197596°F51°F0"0"
197481°F43°F0"0"
197398°F55°F0"0"
197290°F48°F0"0"
197191°F62°F0.01"0"

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Wind Cave Weather on August 27: Avg High 88°F, Low 53°F