Little Jerusalem Badlands State Park Weather

Today’s Forecast:

🌤

60°F

High: 83° | Low: 60°

Current Temperature

Station: KOEL

Observed at: 8:15 am CDT on 9/24/26

Wind: 6 mph | Humidity: 93%

Tonight:Patchy fog and a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then patchy fog and a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday:Patchy fog before 11am. Mostly sunny. High near 85, with temperatures falling to around 83 in the afternoon. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

Saturday Night:Mostly clear. Low around 55, with temperatures rising to around 57 overnight. West wind around 0 mph.

Today’s Report:

🥾 Hiking

Fair

65 /100

Fair for hiking. High near 81°F. Light wind (10 mph). Slight chance of thunderstorms.

Temp: Marginal weather factor
Rain: Favorable conditions
Wind: Favorable conditions
Thunderstorm: Marginal weather factor

Tomorrow's Outlook:

Good 79/100

Good for hiking. High near 85°F. Low rain risk (2%).

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

🌤

60°F

High: 83° | Low: 60°

Current Temperature

Station: KOEL

Observed at: 8:15 am CDT on 9/24/26

Wind: 6 mph | Humidity: 93%

Sat 🌫

85° 55°

Sun ⛅

83° 60°

Mon ⛅

82° 62°

Tue ⛈

76° 58°

57%

Wed 🌧

72° 55°

73%

Thu 🌧

74° 55°

28%

Fri ☀

77° --°

11%

7-Day High Temperature Trend

7-Day Low Temperature Trend

📊 7-Day Outdoor Outlook

Forecast data from the National Weather Service | Last Updated: September 26, 2026 7:34 pm CDT

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.