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Grand Prismatic Spring

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Dietmar Rabich
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Grand Prismatic Spring

United States
Best timeJun–Sep
Set inUnited States
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Climate

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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

12–77°F
CurrencyUSD
LanguageEnglish
TimezoneUTC-05:00
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Map showing the location of Grand Prismatic Spring
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Historical monthly weather

Sweet spotPeak Jul–Sep. Go in Jun for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightJul · 66%
WarmestJul · 77°F
WettestFeb
Best windowJun–Sep
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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.
Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Yellowstone's giant rainbow-ringed hot spring.

Best time to visit

Aim for Jun–Sep, the 4 months that line up best.

Pairs well with

Yellowstone National Park
17 mi away
Big Sky
59 mi away
Big Sky Resort
60 mi away
Jackson Hole
64 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Grand Prismatic Spring?

The best time to visit Grand Prismatic Spring is June–September, in United States.

Where is Grand Prismatic Spring?

Grand Prismatic Spring is in United States.

What is Grand Prismatic Spring known for?

Yellowstone's giant rainbow-ringed hot spring.

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