Wrangell-St. Elias National Park Klima and Average Wetter
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.
| Mo.at | Durchschnittliches Maximum | Durchschnittliches Minimum | Niederschlag | Bewertung |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Januar | -20° | -24° | 267 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Februar | -21° | -26° | 124 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| März | -23° | -27° | 101 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | -18° | -21° | 123 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Mai | -14° | -17° | 198 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Juni | -7° | -10° | 93 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Juli | -6° | -9° | 138 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| August | -6° | -9° | 182 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| September | -11° | -14° | 281 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Oktober | -14° | -19° | 247 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| November | -19° | -23° | 205 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Dezember | -22° | -26° | 193 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Klima type: Polar. Quelle: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park
Hochest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Wrangell-St. Elias National Park compares mit 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 | 922 mm |
| Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport | 377 km | 3°C | +20°C warmer | 836 mm |
| Kenai Fjords National Park | 413 km | 4°C | +21°C warmer | 3943 mm |
| Yukon River | 420 km | -1°C | +15°C warmer | 486 mm |
| Denali | 440 km | -36°C | 19°C cooler | 2035 mm |
Beste Reisezeit Wrangell-St. Elias National Park
Go in März, 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 about average for August. The forecast high of -6°C is in line mit the -6°C typical for this month.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Overnight lows near -9°C mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn. Schnee is falling now – expect reduced traction and slower journeys.
Above 60 degrees latitude, daylight swings enormously – summer nights barely darken and winter days are short.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in Juni und August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 17°C.
What und pack, what und skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Insulated outer layer, hat and boots mit 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.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid Januar, September and Oktober – historically the least comfortable months here.
Zusammenfassung
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.
Aktuell sind es -8°C (17°F) in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park mit starker schneefall. Die gefühlte Temperatur beträgt -12°C. Heute liegen die Temperaturen zwischen -9°C und -6°C. Die Niederschlagswahrscheinlichkeit beträgt 100%. Die Bedingungen für Besichtigungen erreichen 4.8/10 – grenzwertig.
Die beste Reisezeit für Wrangell-St. Elias National Park is März, April and Juni. Das Klima ist polar. Januar, September and Oktober sind meist die ungemütlichsten Mo.ate. August ist der wärmste Mo.at mit durchschnittlichen Höchstwerten um -6°C, während März ist der kälteste Mo.at mit Tiefstwerten um -27°C.
Der nächstgelegene große Flughafen ist Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC), about 377 km away.
Kurz gesagt. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of -6°C is in line mit the -6°C typical for this month. The best window und be outside is roughly 6 PM und 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. Overnight lows near -9°C mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn. Schnee is falling now – expect reduced traction and slower journeys.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Quick facts about Wrangell-St. Elias National Park
| Typ | National park |
|---|---|
| State | Alaska |
| Land | Vereinigte Staaten |
| Kontinent | Nordamerika |
| Koordinaten | 61°42′37.4″N 142°59′8.5″W (61.7104, -142.9857) |
| Established | 1980 |
| Known for | the largest US national park |
| Ortszeit | 1:14 PM (UTC-08:00) |
| Beste Mo.ate | März, 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 jetzt?
It is currently -8°C (17°F) mit starker schneefall. Luftfeuchtigkeit is 98% and wind is 6 km/h.
When is the best time und visit Wrangell-St. Elias National Park?
März, 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 Ortszeit is 1:14 PM.
What is the nearest airport und 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. |
|---|---|
| Vorhersage and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luftqualität 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 Wetter 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 August 26, 2026 at 1:14 PM Ortszeit. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
