Mount Rushmore National Memorial in January
In January, Mount Rushmore National Memorial averages a high of 37°F and a low of 19°F, with 0.5 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow) and 7.2 inches of snowfall. About 18,000 people visit, the quietest month. Days are 9 hours 14 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 37° / 19°F
- Precipitation
- 0.5in
- Snow
- 7.2in
- Daylight
- 9h 14m
- Visitors
- 18,000
- Crowds
- Quiet
Best months for weather and crowds instead: September (moderate).
Higher or lower in the park, expect a different picture: Rapid City Rgnl AP, SD at 3,160 ft averages a January high of 36°F and a low of 13°F.
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Mt Rushmore Nmem, SD, 0.3 miles from the park's center, 5,311 ft. Second station lower down: Rapid City Rgnl AP, SD, 3,160 ft, 22.9 miles. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, average of 2023–2025. Updated .
Other parks in January
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wind Cave National Park | 40° / 15° | Quiet | Cold |
| Badlands National Park | 35° / 9° | Quiet | Cold |
| Theodore Roosevelt National Park | 28° / 3° | Few or no visits | Cold |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 30° / 5° | Quiet | Cold |
| Yellowstone National Park | 23° / 1° | Quiet | Cold |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Mount Rushmore National Memorial on nps.gov
All twelve months at Mount Rushmore National Memorial · National parks to visit in January