Cimarron National Grassland, KS

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A fence on the prairie at Cimarron National Grassland (fb5f133d3f5e41edafd4ca26de6c8744)
A fence on the prairie at Cimarron National Grassland (fb5f133d3f5e41edafd4ca26de6c8744) — Photo by National Trails Office ( US National Park Service ), Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

Today’s Forecast:

☀
56°F
High: 56° | Low: 37°
Current Temperature
Clear
Station: KEHA
Observed at: 7:55 pm CST on 11/12/26
Wind: 5 mph | Humidity: 43%
Tonight:Patchy fog after 4am. Clear, with a low around 37. Southeast wind around 6 mph.
Friday:Patchy fog before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. South southeast wind 7 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Friday Night:Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. South southeast wind 15 to 20 mph.
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Today’s Report:

🥾 Hiking

Excellent
  97 /100

Excellent for hiking. High near 60°F. Breezy winds (20 mph).

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Marginal weather factor
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 14/100
Not Recommended for hiking. High near 50°F. High rain probability (93%). Breezy winds (24 mph).

⛺ Camping

Use Caution
  47 /100

Use Caution for camping. High near 60°F. Breezy winds (20 mph).

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Marginal weather factor
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Not Recommended 15/100
Not Recommended for camping. High near 50°F. High rain probability (93%). Breezy winds (24 mph).

About Cimarron National Grassland

The public point of rocks and turkey trail cluster plus documented grassland camping areas create different weather decisions within one practical trip.

Planning an Outing

Begin with remoteness, wind, blowing dust, fire restrictions, heat, hail, limited water, snow and ground blizzards. Check the exact facility notice before committing to this the public Point of Rocks and Turkey Trail cluster plus documented grassland camping areas.

Destination-Specific Access

Confirm USFS road and fire restrictions before travel. No biking, fishing, golf, event or winter card is inferred from general grassland access.

Weather Tips

  • Before camping at the public Point of Rocks and Turkey Trail cluster plus documented grassland camping areas, confirm loops, water service and gate hours with the managing agency.

Nearby Towns and Areas

  • Point of Rocks
  • Turkey Trail
  • Santa Fe National Historic Trail
  • Elkhart

Adjust the Day to the Forecast

Delay campsite setup until warned wind or lightning passes.

7-Day Forecast

☀
56°F
High: 56° | Low: 37°
Current Temperature
Clear
Station: KEHA
Observed at: 7:55 pm CST on 11/12/26
Wind: 5 mph | Humidity: 43%
Fri 🌫
60° 39°
0%
Sat 🌧
51° 37°
74%
Sun ☁
48° 35°
12%
Mon ⛅
53° 37°
0%
Tue ⛅
59° 43°
0%
Wed ⛅
63° 39°
12%
Thu ⛅
63° --°
2%

7-Day High Temperature Trend

60° Fri 51° Sat 48° Sun 53° Mon 59° Tue 63° Wed 63° Thu

7-Day Low Temperature Trend

39° Fri 37° Sat 35° Sun 37° Mon 43° Tue 39° Wed 50° Thu

📊 7-Day Outdoor Outlook

Good Fair Poor 97 Fri 42 Sat 20 Sun 85 Mon 46 Tue 46 Wed 100 Thu
Forecast data from the National Weather Service  |  Last Updated: November 12, 2026 8:55 pm CST

Weather by Season

Winter

Freezing rain and wind can make snow and ground blizzards the deciding issue even when snowfall is light; confirm gates and surfaces after every freeze-thaw cycle.

Spring

Repeated thunderstorms can worsen remoteness after rain has ended locally; wait for the managing agency to reopen closed access.

Summer

Heat stress builds quickly while blowing dust may remove the safest option; start early, carry water and preserve a direct retreat.

Fall

Cooler air improves comfort, but shorter daylight and snow and ground blizzards reduce the margin for a late return.

Key Climate Data Points

  • Local climate: This local planning area has an annual average temperature near 53–55°F, receives roughly 19–24 inches of precipitation and records commonly 15–25 inches, with substantial drifting in the Far Southwest High Plains planning area near Point of Rocks.
  • Wettest season: Late spring and early summer, when remoteness deserves extra attention.
  • Driest season: Winter and late summer.
  • Annual average temperature: Near 53–55°f.
  • Annual snowfall: Commonly 15–25 inches, with substantial drifting for the local climate around Point of Rocks.