Little Jerusalem Badlands State Park, KS

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Little Jerusalem Badlands Kansas — Photo by Mufasa2414, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Today’s Forecast:

☀
44°F
High: 48° | Low: 32°
Current Temperature
Clear
Station: KOEL
Observed at: 7:35 pm CST on 11/12/26
Wind: 8 mph | Humidity: 84%
Tonight:Clear, with a low around 32. Southeast wind 0 to 5 mph.
Friday:Mostly sunny. High near 55, with temperatures falling to around 53 in the afternoon. Southeast wind 0 to 15 mph.
Friday Night:Mostly cloudy. Low around 32, with temperatures rising to around 34 overnight. Southeast wind around 10 mph.
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Today’s Report:

🥾 Hiking

Excellent
  100 /100

Excellent for hiking. High near 55°F. Light wind (15 mph).

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Excellent 85/100
Excellent for hiking. High near 49°F. Low rain risk (22%). Light wind (15 mph).

About Little Jerusalem Badlands State Park

This page connects the two designated public trails and separately scheduled guided-access areas, where exposure and operating notices matter as much as the regional forecast.

Planning an Outing

A workable outing depends on extreme heat, no shade, lightning, hail, strong wind, muddy roads and limited water or cell service. Match the forecast to the chosen access near Life on the Rocks Trail rather than assuming every component operates alike.

Destination-Specific Access

Visitors remain on Life on the Rocks and Overlook trails unless participating in authorized guided access. No camping, biking or off-trail card is implied.

Weather Tips

  • Across the two designated public trails and separately scheduled guided-access areas, check official trail and road notices after heavy rain, strong wind or ice.

Nearby Towns and Areas

  • Life on the Rocks Trail
  • Overlook Trail
  • Oakley
  • Logan County

Adjust the Day to the Forecast

Choose the shorter route with the clearest exit options.

7-Day Forecast

☀
44°F
High: 48° | Low: 32°
Current Temperature
Clear
Station: KOEL
Observed at: 7:35 pm CST on 11/12/26
Wind: 8 mph | Humidity: 84%
Fri ⛅
55° 32°
0%
Sat 🌧
50° 33°
22%
Sun 🌧
47° 33°
17%
Mon ⛅
51° 35°
0%
Tue ⛅
56° 41°
0%
Wed 🌧
62° 39°
16%
Thu ⛅
61° --°
3%

7-Day High Temperature Trend

55° Fri 50° Sat 47° Sun 51° Mon 56° Tue 62° Wed 61° Thu

7-Day Low Temperature Trend

32° Fri 33° Sat 33° Sun 35° Mon 41° Tue 39° Wed 50° Thu

📊 7-Day Outdoor Outlook

Good Fair Poor 100 Fri 70 Sat 20 Sun 75 Mon 97 Tue 47 Wed 100 Thu
Forecast data from the National Weather Service  |  Last Updated: November 12, 2026 10:50 pm CST

Weather by Season

Winter

Cold fronts can produce blowing snow, black ice and sharp wind chill across the open trail network while complicating extreme heat; allow extra daylight for the return.

Spring

Spring wind and rapid pressure changes magnify no shade; reassess the exact launch, trail or venue instead of relying on a city forecast.

Summer

Strong afternoon wind and lightning can change extreme heat faster than the temperature forecast suggests; shorten the exposed portion first.

Fall

A dry surface can change quickly behind a strong front as wind, falling limbs or colder water amplify lightning.

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 Western High Plains planning area near Life on the Rocks Trail.
  • Wettest season: Late spring and early summer, when extreme heat 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 Life on the Rocks Trail.