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White Butte

#30
3506 ft (1069 m) Badlands
White Butte

About White Butte

White Butte is North Dakota's highest point at 3,506 feet, located in the southwestern badlands region. The summit requires a moderate hike across grassland and offers views of the surrounding badlands and prairie. The area showcases the unique geology and ecosystems of the northern Great Plains.

History

Named for its light-colored Arikaree sandstone cap, White Butte represents the eroded remnants of a once-extensive sedimentary formation. The area is located on private ranch land, with the landowners graciously allowing hikers access to reach the state's highest point.

Weather Forecast

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Current Conditions

65°F

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Feels like 65°F

Weather Alert

  • High temperatures expected
  • Precipitation in the forecast
Average 77°F
High 90°F
Low 65°F
Wind Up to 20 mph
Humidity 56%
Sunrise 11:02 AM
Sunset 2:49 AM
3 PM
broken clouds
65°F
Feels: 65°F 18 mph (Gusts: 26) 84% 6.2 miles
6 PM
scattered clouds
76°F
Feels: 76°F 20 mph (Gusts: 23) 59% 6.2 miles
9 PM
overcast clouds
90°F
Feels: 87°F 15 mph (Gusts: 21) 25% 6.2 miles
Average 67°F
High 79°F
Low 57°F
Wind Up to 18 mph
Humidity 62%
Sunrise 11:02 AM
Sunset 2:49 AM
0.07 inches expected Over the next 24 hours
12 AM
light rain
74°F
Feels: 74°F 16 mph (Gusts: 24) 51% 6.2 miles 0.00 inches
3 AM
light rain
61°F
Feels: 60°F 10 mph (Gusts: 20) 82% 6.2 miles 0.03 inches
6 AM
light rain
59°F
Feels: 59°F 7 mph (Gusts: 9) 92% 6.2 miles 0.02 inches
9 AM
light rain
58°F
Feels: 58°F 3 mph (Gusts: 4) 77% 6.2 miles 0.01 inches
12 PM
broken clouds
57°F
Feels: 56°F 5 mph (Gusts: 7) 85% 6.2 miles
3 PM
few clouds
68°F
Feels: 67°F 10 mph (Gusts: 13) 55% 6.2 miles
6 PM
clear sky
78°F
Feels: 77°F 16 mph (Gusts: 27) 27% 6.2 miles
9 PM
clear sky
79°F
Feels: 79°F 18 mph (Gusts: 30) 26% 6.2 miles
Average 61°F
High 78°F
Low 54°F
Wind Up to 20 mph
Humidity 64%
Sunrise 11:02 AM
Sunset 2:49 AM
0.09 inches expected Over the next 24 hours
12 AM
clear sky
78°F
Feels: 77°F 11 mph (Gusts: 15) 26% 6.2 miles
3 AM
scattered clouds
64°F
Feels: 62°F 12 mph (Gusts: 21) 48% 6.2 miles
6 AM
broken clouds
60°F
Feels: 59°F 8 mph (Gusts: 18) 56% 6.2 miles
9 AM
light rain
54°F
Feels: 53°F 8 mph (Gusts: 15) 81% 6.2 miles 0.02 inches
12 PM
light rain
55°F
Feels: 54°F 8 mph (Gusts: 17) 86% 6.2 miles 0.01 inches
3 PM
broken clouds
57°F
Feels: 56°F 10 mph (Gusts: 15) 75% 6.2 miles
6 PM
light rain
59°F
Feels: 58°F 8 mph (Gusts: 10) 69% 6.2 miles 0.01 inches
9 PM
light rain
59°F
Feels: 57°F 20 mph (Gusts: 21) 69% 5.1 miles 0.06 inches
Average 61°F
High 77°F
Low 52°F
Wind Up to 22 mph
Humidity 57%
Sunrise 11:02 AM
Sunset 2:49 AM
0.13 inches expected Over the next 24 hours
12 AM
moderate rain
64°F
Feels: 62°F 12 mph (Gusts: 19) 54% 6.2 miles 0.13 inches
3 AM
scattered clouds
54°F
Feels: 53°F 9 mph (Gusts: 24) 71% 6.2 miles
6 AM
scattered clouds
54°F
Feels: 53°F 13 mph (Gusts: 28) 64% 6.2 miles
9 AM
clear sky
52°F
Feels: 50°F 15 mph (Gusts: 27) 68% 6.2 miles
12 PM
clear sky
52°F
Feels: 50°F 16 mph (Gusts: 32) 66% 6.2 miles
3 PM
clear sky
63°F
Feels: 62°F 22 mph (Gusts: 31) 55% 6.2 miles
6 PM
clear sky
72°F
Feels: 71°F 19 mph (Gusts: 25) 42% 6.2 miles
9 PM
clear sky
77°F
Feels: 76°F 16 mph (Gusts: 21) 33% 6.2 miles
Average 69°F
High 82°F
Low 59°F
Wind Up to 13 mph
Humidity 46%
Sunrise 11:02 AM
Sunset 2:49 AM
0.04 inches expected Over the next 24 hours
12 AM
clear sky
77°F
Feels: 76°F 13 mph (Gusts: 18) 32% 6.2 miles
3 AM
clear sky
64°F
Feels: 63°F 1 mph (Gusts: 1) 50% 6.2 miles
6 AM
clear sky
62°F
Feels: 61°F 4 mph (Gusts: 5) 49% 6.2 miles
9 AM
broken clouds
60°F
Feels: 59°F 6 mph (Gusts: 8) 53% 6.2 miles
12 PM
light rain
59°F
Feels: 57°F 6 mph (Gusts: 13) 63% 6.2 miles 0.00 inches
3 PM
light rain
71°F
Feels: 70°F 10 mph (Gusts: 15) 47% 6.2 miles 0.03 inches
6 PM
light rain
76°F
Feels: 76°F 12 mph (Gusts: 13) 43% 6.2 miles 0.01 inches
9 PM
overcast clouds
82°F
Feels: 80°F 12 mph (Gusts: 20) 29% 6.2 miles
Average 58°F
High 67°F
Low 55°F
Wind Up to 19 mph
Humidity 85%
Sunrise 11:02 AM
Sunset 2:49 AM
0.03 inches expected Over the next 24 hours
12 AM
light rain
67°F
Feels: 66°F 19 mph (Gusts: 22) 70% 6.2 miles 0.03 inches
3 AM
clear sky
59°F
Feels: 58°F 6 mph (Gusts: 10) 85% 6.2 miles
6 AM
clear sky
56°F
Feels: 56°F 6 mph (Gusts: 10) 93% 6.2 miles
9 AM
clear sky
55°F
Feels: 54°F 3 mph (Gusts: 3) 92% 6.2 miles
12 PM
clear sky
56°F
Feels: 56°F 0 mph (Gusts: 0) 84% 6.2 miles

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