Wrangell-St. Elias National Park Clima and Average Tiempo
Clima of Wrangell-St. Elias National Park: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Clima in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mes | Máx. media | Mín. media | Precipitaciones | Valoración |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| enero | -20° | -24° | 267 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| febrero | -21° | -26° | 124 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| marzo | -23° | -27° | 101 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| abril | -18° | -21° | 123 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| may | -14° | -17° | 198 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| junio | -7° | -10° | 93 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| julio | -6° | -9° | 138 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| agosto | -6° | -9° | 180 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| septiembre | -10° | -14° | 167 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| octubre | -14° | -19° | 247 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| noviembre | -19° | -23° | 205 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diciembre | -22° | -26° | 193 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Clima type: Polar. Fuente: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park
Altoest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Wrangell-St. Elias National Park compares con 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 | +20°C warmer | 898 mm |
| Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport | 377 km | 3°C | +20°C warmer | 818 mm |
| Kenai Fjords National Park | 413 km | 4°C | +21°C warmer | 3872 mm |
| Yukon River | 420 km | -1°C | +15°C warmer | 511 mm |
| Denali | 440 km | -36°C | 19°C cooler | 2040 mm |
Mejor época para visitar Wrangell-St. Elias National Park
Go in marzo, abril and junio. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: enero, octubre and noviembre – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Wrangell-St. Elias National Park
Today is much colder than average for octubre. The forecast high of -23°C is 8.6°C below the -14°C typical for this month.
A 24% chance means most of the area stays dry; a passing shower is possible but short.
Visibilidad is down a 0,1 km – use low beams and leave extra following distance. Overnight lows near -28°C mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn.
Above 60 degrees latitude, daylight swings enormously – summer nights barely darken and winter days are short.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in junio a agosto.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 17°C.
What a pack, what a skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Insulated outer layer, hat and boots con grip for ice
- Avoid high-elevation trails without traction devices – frozen surfaces persist in shade all day.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid enero, octubre and noviembre – historically the least comfortable months here.
Resumen
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.
Ahora mismo hay -24°C (-12°F) in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park con despejado. La sensación térmica es de -29°C. Hoy las temperaturas van de -28°C a -23°C. La probabilidad de precipitación es del 24%. Las condiciones para hacer turismo obtienen 4.3/10 – regular.
La mejor época para visitar Wrangell-St. Elias National Park is marzo, abril and junio. El clima es polar. enero, octubre and noviembre suelen ser los meses menos cómodos. julio es el mes más cálido, con máximas medias cercanas a -6°C, mientras marzo es el mes más frío, con mínimas cercanas a -27°C.
El aeropuerto principal más cercano es Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC), about 377 km away.
En términos sencillos. Today is much colder than average for octubre. The forecast high of -23°C is 8.6°C below the -14°C typical for this month. The best window a be outside is roughly 7 AM a 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. Visibilidad is down a 0,1 km – use low beams and leave extra following distance. Overnight lows near -28°C mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Quick facts about Wrangell-St. Elias National Park
| Tipo | National park |
|---|---|
| State | Alaska |
| País | Estados Unidos |
| Continente | América del Norte |
| Coordenadas | 61°42′37.4″N 142°59′8.5″W (61.7104, -142.9857) |
| Established | 1980 |
| Known for | the largest US national park |
| Hora local | 12:54 PM (UTC-08:00) |
| Mejores meses | marzo, abril and junio |
| Clima | 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 América del Norte.
What is the weather like in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park ahora mismo?
It is currently -24°C (-12°F) con despejado. Humedad is 80% and wind is 4 km/h.
When is the best time a visit Wrangell-St. Elias National Park?
marzo, abril and junio offer the most comfortable conditions in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, which has a polar climate. enero, octubre and noviembre 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 hora local is 12:54 PM.
What is the nearest airport a 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. |
|---|---|
| Pronóstico and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Calidad del aire and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Clima averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Tiempo 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 octubre 24, 2026 at 12:54 PM hora local. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
