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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

clear sky

Current Conditions

72°F

clear sky

Feels like 71°F

Weather Alert

  • Precipitation in the forecast
Average 72°F
High 72°F
Low 72°F
Wind Up to 24 mph
Humidity 47%
Sunrise 11:06 AM
Sunset 2:35 AM
6 PM
clear sky
72°F
Feels: 71°F 24 mph (Gusts: 27) 47% 6.2 miles
9 PM
clear sky
72°F
Feels: 71°F 23 mph (Gusts: 23) 47% 6.2 miles
Average 63°F
High 70°F
Low 58°F
Wind Up to 21 mph
Humidity 82%
Sunrise 11:06 AM
Sunset 2:35 AM
0.12 inches expected Over the next 24 hours
12 AM
scattered clouds
70°F
Feels: 70°F 21 mph (Gusts: 24) 57% 6.2 miles
3 AM
broken clouds
62°F
Feels: 62°F 19 mph (Gusts: 30) 81% 6.2 miles
6 AM
broken clouds
58°F
Feels: 57°F 18 mph (Gusts: 31) 90% 6.2 miles
9 AM
overcast clouds
60°F
Feels: 60°F 16 mph (Gusts: 26) 86% 6.2 miles
12 PM
light rain
60°F
Feels: 60°F 14 mph (Gusts: 25) 92% 6.2 miles 0.04 inches
3 PM
light rain
61°F
Feels: 61°F 15 mph (Gusts: 27) 91% 6.2 miles 0.02 inches
6 PM
light rain
64°F
Feels: 64°F 16 mph (Gusts: 23) 84% 6.2 miles 0.05 inches
9 PM
light rain
67°F
Feels: 67°F 17 mph (Gusts: 25) 78% 6.2 miles 0.02 inches
Average 64°F
High 75°F
Low 56°F
Wind Up to 20 mph
Humidity 69%
Sunrise 11:06 AM
Sunset 2:35 AM
0.03 inches expected Over the next 24 hours
12 AM
light rain
72°F
Feels: 72°F 19 mph (Gusts: 24) 64% 6.2 miles 0.01 inches
3 AM
light rain
60°F
Feels: 59°F 20 mph (Gusts: 38) 70% 6.2 miles 0.02 inches
6 AM
overcast clouds
60°F
Feels: 59°F 16 mph (Gusts: 35) 68% 6.2 miles
9 AM
broken clouds
58°F
Feels: 57°F 10 mph (Gusts: 23) 88% 6.2 miles
12 PM
overcast clouds
56°F
Feels: 56°F 8 mph (Gusts: 17) 94% 6.2 miles
3 PM
broken clouds
65°F
Feels: 64°F 11 mph (Gusts: 13) 74% 6.2 miles
6 PM
light rain
70°F
Feels: 70°F 12 mph (Gusts: 14) 56% 6.2 miles 0.01 inches
9 PM
overcast clouds
75°F
Feels: 74°F 11 mph (Gusts: 16) 39% 6.2 miles
Average 59°F
High 74°F
Low 47°F
Wind Up to 16 mph
Humidity 63%
Sunrise 11:06 AM
Sunset 2:35 AM
0.12 inches expected Over the next 24 hours
12 AM
light rain
70°F
Feels: 69°F 8 mph (Gusts: 11) 51% 6.2 miles 0.02 inches
3 AM
light rain
56°F
Feels: 55°F 16 mph (Gusts: 28) 87% 6.2 miles 0.11 inches
6 AM
overcast clouds
51°F
Feels: 50°F 15 mph (Gusts: 34) 83% 6.2 miles
9 AM
broken clouds
48°F
Feels: 43°F 11 mph (Gusts: 27) 83% 6.2 miles
12 PM
scattered clouds
47°F
Feels: 42°F 11 mph (Gusts: 27) 82% 6.2 miles
3 PM
clear sky
58°F
Feels: 56°F 12 mph (Gusts: 17) 53% 6.2 miles
6 PM
clear sky
68°F
Feels: 66°F 7 mph (Gusts: 10) 37% 6.2 miles
9 PM
clear sky
74°F
Feels: 73°F 6 mph (Gusts: 11) 30% 6.2 miles
Average 65°F
High 82°F
Low 55°F
Wind Up to 12 mph
Humidity 62%
Sunrise 11:06 AM
Sunset 2:35 AM
0.12 inches expected Over the next 24 hours
12 AM
light rain
69°F
Feels: 68°F 11 mph (Gusts: 18) 44% 6.2 miles 0.01 inches
3 AM
light rain
61°F
Feels: 60°F 10 mph (Gusts: 23) 71% 5.4 miles 0.02 inches
6 AM
light rain
57°F
Feels: 57°F 12 mph (Gusts: 30) 82% 6.2 miles 0.07 inches
9 AM
light rain
57°F
Feels: 57°F 10 mph (Gusts: 26) 87% 6.2 miles 0.02 inches
12 PM
clear sky
55°F
Feels: 54°F 7 mph (Gusts: 17) 91% 6.2 miles
3 PM
clear sky
66°F
Feels: 65°F 3 mph (Gusts: 5) 57% 6.2 miles
6 PM
clear sky
75°F
Feels: 74°F 10 mph (Gusts: 11) 39% 6.2 miles
9 PM
scattered clouds
82°F
Feels: 80°F 11 mph (Gusts: 18) 25% 6.2 miles
Average 64°F
High 81°F
Low 58°F
Wind Up to 13 mph
Humidity 64%
Sunrise 11:06 AM
Sunset 2:35 AM
0.05 inches expected Over the next 24 hours
12 AM
broken clouds
81°F
Feels: 80°F 8 mph (Gusts: 8) 25% 6.2 miles
3 AM
scattered clouds
66°F
Feels: 65°F 7 mph (Gusts: 9) 55% 6.2 miles
6 AM
light rain
60°F
Feels: 60°F 5 mph (Gusts: 5) 85% 6.2 miles 0.05 inches
9 AM
light rain
59°F
Feels: 59°F 5 mph (Gusts: 5) 86% 6.2 miles 0.00 inches
12 PM
clear sky
58°F
Feels: 57°F 13 mph (Gusts: 26) 74% 6.2 miles
3 PM
broken clouds
62°F
Feels: 61°F 12 mph (Gusts: 16) 59% 6.2 miles

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