Rushmore, MN weather

Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month

Weather in Rushmore now

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Rushmore weather by the hour

Rushmore weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Rushmore.

This week in Rushmore

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rushmore

What is the weather usually like in Rushmore?

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Warm-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

0°22°44°65°87°22°5°Jan27°9°Feb39°21°Mar55°32°Apr68°46°May78°57°Jun82°60°Jul79°58°Aug73°49°Sep59°36°Oct42°23°Nov28°11°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.7"Jan0.8"Feb1.5"Mar3.1"Apr4.1"May5.2"Jun3.5"Jul3.9"Aug3.2"Sep2.4"Oct1.3"Nov0.9"Dec

Best time to visit Rushmore: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WORTHINGTON 2 NNE, MN US (USC00219170), adjusted for the elevation of Rushmore.

Rushmore weather month by month

January
22° 5°F
0.7 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 9.8 in of snow
February
27° 9°F
0.8 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 10.9 in of snow
March
39° 21°F
1.5 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 5.7 in of snow
April
55° 32°F
3.1 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 4.4 in of snow
May
68° 46°F
4.1 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
June
78° 57°F
5.2 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
82° 60°F
3.5 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
79° 58°F
3.9 in of rain · 5 wet days
September
73° 49°F
3.2 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
59° 36°F
2.4 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 1.0 in of snow
November
42° 23°F
1.3 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 4.6 in of snow
December
28° 11°F
0.9 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 8.6 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Rushmore through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:51 AM5:13 PM9 h 22 min
February7:19 AM5:54 PM10 h 35 min
March7:33 AM7:30 PM11 h 57 min
April6:38 AM8:08 PM13 h 29 min
May5:56 AM8:43 PM14 h 46 min
June5:39 AM9:08 PM15 h 28 min
July5:54 AM9:04 PM15 h 9 min
August6:26 AM8:28 PM14 h 1 min
September7:01 AM7:35 PM12 h 33 min
October7:36 AM6:41 PM11 h 5 min
November7:15 AM4:59 PM9 h 43 min
December7:48 AM4:48 PM9 h 0 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).

What is the weather like in Rushmore?

Rushmore has a warm-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 5°F (-15°C).

It gets about 30.5 inches (775 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 45 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Rushmore is June to September. At 1,660 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.

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Questions about the weather in Rushmore

What is the hottest month in Rushmore?

July, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).

What is the coldest month in Rushmore?

January, with an average low of 5°F (-15°C).

How much does it rain in Rushmore?

About 30.5 inches (775 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Rushmore?

Yes, about 45 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Rushmore?

June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Rushmore have?

Warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb).

What is the weather like in Rushmore in November?

Highs average 42°F and lows 23°F, with about 1.3 inches of precipitation.

What time is sunrise in Rushmore?

Around 7:15 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:59 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.

Where does this Rushmore weather forecast come from?

From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Rushmore.

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