Crazy Horse & Custer, SD

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Crazy Horse Memorial
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Today’s Forecast:

☀
39°F
High: 39° | Low: 34°
Current Temperature
Clear
Station: KCUT
Observed at: 7:53 pm CST on 11/12/26
Wind: 0 mph | Humidity: 86%

Tonight:Partly cloudy. Low around 34, with temperatures rising to around 37 overnight. West wind around 2 mph.
Friday:Partly sunny. High near 57, with temperatures falling to around 42 in the afternoon. South wind 2 to 6 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Friday Night:Mostly cloudy. Low around 32, with temperatures rising to around 35 overnight. South wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.

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Today’s Report:

🥾 Hiking

Excellent
  100 /100

Excellent for hiking. High near 57°F. Light wind (6 mph).

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Excellent 87/100
Excellent for hiking. High near 50°F. Low rain risk (1%). Light wind (6 mph).

🎪 Outdoor Events / Activities

Excellent
  85 /100

Excellent for outdoor events / activities. High near 57°F. Light wind (6 mph).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Good 70/100
Good for outdoor events / activities. High near 50°F. Low rain risk (1%). Light wind (6 mph).

⛺ Camping

Excellent
  100 /100

Excellent for camping. High near 57°F. Light wind (6 mph).

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Excellent 100/100
Excellent for camping. High near 50°F. Low rain risk (1%). Light wind (6 mph).


About Crazy Horse & Custer

Crazy Horse & Custer connects a major Black Hills landmark with the town of Custer, nearby campgrounds, trailheads, scenic roads, and family-friendly outdoor stops.

Make the Most of a Crazy Horse & Custer Day

Use dry, stable periods for longer trail time and landmark visits, then shift toward town stops, museums, or campground downtime when storms or strong wind move through.

Weather Tips for Crazy Horse & Custer

  • Weather can shift quickly around the central Black Hills, with lightning, wind, smoky dry periods, or cool evenings changing how much outdoor time feels comfortable.
  • If thunderstorms are possible, finish ridge, overlook, and scenic-drive stops early and keep shelter close.
  • For campground days, check overnight lows, storm timing, wet ground, and how quickly shelter is available.
  • Check road and trail conditions in shoulder seasons because snow, ice, or downed branches can linger in shaded areas.

Nearby Towns and Areas

This page can also be useful when planning outdoor time near:

  • Custer
  • Crazy Horse Memorial
  • Custer State Park
  • Sylvan Lake
  • Hill City
  • Wind Cave National Park
  • Jewel Cave National Monument

Plan Around the Conditions

Use the forecast to choose the best version of Crazy Horse & Custer rather than forcing one itinerary. Match wind, rain timing, temperature, storms, water conditions, trail surfaces, and road conditions to the activity that gives your group the most comfortable day.

7-Day Forecast for Crazy Horse & Custer

☀
39°F
High: 39° | Low: 34°
Current Temperature
Clear
Station: KCUT
Observed at: 7:53 pm CST on 11/12/26
Wind: 0 mph | Humidity: 86%
Fri ⛅
57° 32°
0%
Sat ⛅
50° 33°
1%
Sun ☀
54° 35°
1%
Mon ⛅
57° 38°
0%
Tue ⛅
56° 34°
0%
Wed ❄
48° 31°
48%
Thu ❄
45° --°
18%

7-Day High Temperature Trend

57° Fri 50° Sat 54° Sun 57° Mon 56° Tue 48° Wed 45° Thu

7-Day Low Temperature Trend

32° Fri 33° Sat 35° Sun 38° Mon 34° Tue 31° Wed 50° Thu

📊 7-Day Outdoor Outlook

Good Fair Poor 100 Fri 70 Sat 90 Sun 100 Mon 100 Tue 19 Wed 20 Thu
Forecast data from the National Weather Service  |  Last Updated: November 12, 2026 9:51 pm CST