Wrangell-St. Elias National Park Klima and Average Vejr
Klima of Wrangell-St. Elias National Park: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klima in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Måned | Avg high | Avg low | Regnfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januar | -20° | -24° | 267 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| februar | -21° | -26° | 124 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| marts | -23° | -27° | 101 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| april | -18° | -21° | 123 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| maj | -14° | -17° | 198 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| juni | -7° | -10° | 93 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| juli | -6° | -9° | 138 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| august | -6° | -9° | 172 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| september | -11° | -14° | 281 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oktober | -14° | -19° | 247 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| november | -19° | -23° | 205 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| december | -22° | -26° | 193 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Klima type: Polar. Kilde: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park
Højest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Wrangell-St. Elias National Park compares med nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Wrangell-St. Elias National Park.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage | 371 km | 3°C | +19°C warmer | 917 mm |
| Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport | 377 km | 3°C | +20°C warmer | 834 mm |
| Kenai Fjords National Park | 413 km | 4°C | +21°C warmer | 3952 mm |
| Yukon River | 420 km | -1°C | +15°C warmer | 486 mm |
| Denali | 440 km | -36°C | 19°C cooler | 2052 mm |
Bedste rejsetid Wrangell-St. Elias National Park
Go in marts, april and juni. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: januar, september and oktober - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Wrangell-St. Elias National Park
Today is slightly warmer than average for september. The forecast high of -8°C is 2.4°C above the -11°C typical for this month.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Vindstød og 72 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Overnight lows near -14°C mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Above 60 degrees latitude, daylight swings enormously - summer nights barely darken and winter days are short.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in juni og august.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 18°C.
What og pack, what og skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Insulated outer layer, hat and boots med grip for ice
- A packable rain shell - 7 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid high-elevation trails without traction devices - frozen surfaces persist in shade all day.
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 72 km/h.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid januar, september and oktober - historically the least comfortable months here.
Resumé
Wrangell-St. Elias National Park is a national park in Alaska. Wrangell-St. Elias National Park is a US national park known for the largest US national park.
Lige nu er det -13°C (8°F) in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park med overskyet. Det føles som -18°C. I dag ligger temperaturen mellem -14°C og -8°C. Sandsynligheden for nedbør er 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 4.8/10 - marginal.
Det bedste tidspunkt at besøge Wrangell-St. Elias National Park is marts, april and juni. Klimaet er polar. januar, september and oktober tend og be the least comfortable months. august is the warmest month med average highs near -6°C, while marts is the coldest med lows near -27°C.
The closest major airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC), about 377 km away.
Kort sagt. Today is slightly warmer than average for september. The forecast high of -8°C is 2.4°C above the -11°C typical for this month. The best window og be outside is roughly 3 PM og 6 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. Vindstød og 72 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Overnight lows near -14°C mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Quick facts about Wrangell-St. Elias National Park
| Type | National park |
|---|---|
| State | Alaska |
| Land | USA |
| Kontinent | Nordamerika |
| Koordinater | 61°42′37.4″N 142°59′8.5″W (61.7104, -142.9857) |
| Established | 1980 |
| Known for | the largest US national park |
| Lokal tid | 4:28 AM (UTC-08:00) |
| Best months | marts, april and juni |
| Klima | Polar |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Wrangell-St. Elias National Park?
Wrangell-St. Elias National Park is a national park in Alaska. Its coordinates are 61.7104, -142.9857. It lies in Nordamerika.
What is the weather like in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park lige nu?
It is currently -13°C (8°F) med overskyet. Luftfugtighed is 66% and wind is 5 km/h.
When is the best time og visit Wrangell-St. Elias National Park?
marts, april and juni offer the most comfortable conditions in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, which has a polar climate. januar, september and oktober are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Wrangell-St. Elias National Park in?
Wrangell-St. Elias National Park observes America/Anchorage (UTC-08:00). The local time is 4:28 AM.
What is the nearest airport og Wrangell-St. Elias National Park?
The closest airports are Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC), 377 km away.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (national-parks) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Prognose and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luftkvalitet and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klima averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Vejr Service. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated september 15, 2026 at 4:28 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
