Weather on September 2 at Wind Cave

Wind Cave National Park

SDMidwest4,000 ft elevation
Avg High85°F
Avg Low52°F
Warmest201983°F
Coldest197445°F

Based on 55 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

September 2nd in Wind Cave National Park (via Hot Springs, SD) typically brings warm fall weather, with average highs around 85°F and lows near 52°F — a 33°F daily swing. Over 55 years of records, the warmest September 2nd was in 2019 (83°F average), while the coldest was 1974 (45°F) — a 38°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 15% of September 2nd dates historically, with the wettest September 2nd recording 4.34" of rain. The last decade has been 5.0°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

The last decade has been 5.0°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

Planning for September 2nd in Wind Cave? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours.

Year by Year History

YearHighLowPrecipSnow
202588°F57°F0"0"
202498°F51°F0"0"
202390°F60°F0"0"
202297°F62°F0"0"
202183°F62°F0.76"0"
202091°F42°F0"0"
201999°F67°F0"0"
201885°F57°F0"0"
201791°F49°F0"0"
201685°F58°F0"0"
201596°F48°F0"0"
201480°F43°F0"0"
201390°F50°F0"0"
201294°F69°F0"--
201181°F54°F0"0"
201081°F48°F0.15"0"
200991°F56°F0"0"
200868°F43°F0.23"0"
200794°F61°F0"0"
200666°F39°F0"0"
200590°F51°F0"0"
200492°F50°F0"0"
200385°F48°F0"0"
200290°F53°F0"0"
200195°F52°F0"0"
200086°F59°F0"0"
199966°F54°F1.52"0"
199893°F50°F0"0"
199774°F55°F0"0"
199678°F52°F0"0"
199591°F59°F0"0"
199465°F49°F0"0"
199371°F47°F0"0"
199280°F51°F0.18"0"
199192°F65°F0"0"
199094°F58°F0"0"
198992°F55°F0"0"
198889°F47°F0"0"
198793°F47°F0"0"
198674°F51°F0"0"
198585°F55°F0"0"
198482°F42°F0"0"
1983102°F59°F0"0"
198286°F49°F0"0"
198184°F48°F0"0"
198090°F31°F0"0"
197988°F47°F0"0"
197892°F51°F0"0"
197777°F53°F0"0"
197696°F47°F0"0"
197580°F59°F0"0"
197459°F31°F0.1"0"
197372°F50°F4.34"0"
197263°F39°F0"0"
1971100°F58°F0.03"0"

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