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Yellowstone National Park

National Park · Wyoming State, 🇺🇸 United States
Area 8,799 km²
Time zone America/Denver
Official website www.nps.gov/yell/
Yellowstone National Park

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Yellowstone National Park's Absolute Must-Sees

Geysers, hot springs, waterfalls and historic landmarks that define the world's first national park.

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Yellowstone's Natural Wonders

Yellowstone National Park preserves a unique collection of hydrothermal and geological features. This selection highlights the park's diverse landscape, from the predictable eruptions of Old Faithful and the fountain-type Great Fountain Geyser to the tiered travertine terraces of Mammoth Hot Springs. The list includes massive cascades like Tower Fall and Upper Yellowstone Falls, alongside the park's highest point, Eagle Peak. Visitors can also explore the bubbling mud pots of Fountain Paint Pot and the high-altitude vistas from the summit of Mount Washburn.

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Yellowstone Scenic Vistas

Yellowstone’s diverse geology is best observed from these designated vantage points. The list includes the iconic Artist Point and Inspiration Point, which showcase the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone and its 308-foot Lower Falls. Higher elevations like Mount Washburn provide panoramic views of the park’s caldera, while Roaring Mountain highlights hydrothermal activity through hissing fumaroles. These sites offer perspectives on the park’s volcanic history, basalt columns at Calcite Springs, and the predictable eruptions of Old Faithful from Observation Point.

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Yellowstone National Park — Map

Yellowstone National Park — Map

Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: July

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Typical weather in January

Poor
  • -5° (feels like -10°) · extremes -26°–0°
  • -16° at night
  • 17 rainy days
  • 9 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in February

Poor
  • -5° (feels like -10°) · extremes -26°–1°
  • -15° at night
  • 16 rainy days
  • 10 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in March

Poor
  • -1° (feels like -6°) · extremes -21°–3°
  • -12° at night
  • 17 rainy days
  • 12 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in April

Poor
  • 3° (feels like -1°) · extremes -16°–12°
  • -7° at night
  • 17 rainy days
  • 13 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in May

Poor
  • 11° (feels like 8°) · extremes -6°–20°
  • -1° at night
  • 17 rainy days
  • 11 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in June

Good
  • 18° (feels like 15°) · extremes -2°–25°
  • 4° at night
  • 14 rainy days
  • 16 sunny days
  • 10 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in July

Great
  • 24° (feels like 22°) · extremes 4°–29°
  • 9° at night
  • 11 rainy days
  • 22 sunny days
  • 12 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in August

Great
  • 23° (feels like 21°) · extremes 3°–29°
  • 8° at night
  • 11 rainy days
  • 18 sunny days
  • 10 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in September

Good
  • 18° (feels like 15°) · extremes -3°–26°
  • 4° at night
  • 10 rainy days
  • 17 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in October

Poor
  • 9° (feels like 5°) · extremes -11°–19°
  • -3° at night
  • 13 rainy days
  • 13 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in November

Poor
  • 0° (feels like -4°) · extremes -20°–10°
  • -10° at night
  • 14 rainy days
  • 9 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in December

Poor
  • -5° (feels like -10°) · extremes -26°–1°
  • -15° at night
  • 18 rainy days
  • 6 sunny days
  • 3 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 1 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
US Dollar USD $ · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers
911 Police · Ambulance · Fire brigade
Electricity
Type A / Type B
120 V · 60 Hz
Languages
English
Tap water
Safe to drink
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+1
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Tours & Activities

Riverside Hotel
Taxi · 8 min
Yellowstone National Park
2h
Walk · 6 min
Corner Café
45 min
Walk · 18 min
Riverside Hotel

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