Kobuk Valley National Park Climat and Average Météo
Climat of Kobuk Valley National Park: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Climat in Kobuk Valley National Park month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mois | Max moyenne | Min moyenne | Précipitations | Évaluation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| janvier | -16° | -22° | 73 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| février | -15° | -22° | 54 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| mars | -12° | -19° | 37 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| avril | -4° | -12° | 49 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| mai | 3° | -4° | 25 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| juin | 15° | 7° | 30 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| juillet | 16° | 9° | 122 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| août | 11° | 6° | 259 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| septembre | 5° | 0° | 63 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| octobre | -3° | -8° | 95 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| novembre | -11° | -15° | 47 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| décembre | -16° | -22° | 29 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climat type: Polar. Source : Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Kobuk Valley National Park
Élevéest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Kobuk Valley National Park compares avec nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Kobuk Valley National Park.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gates of the Arctic National Park | 259 km | -11°C | 6°C cooler | 503 mm |
| Yukon River | 590 km | -1°C | +4°C warmer | 511 mm |
Meilleur moment pour visiter Kobuk Valley National Park
Go in juin. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: janvier, août and octobre – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Kobuk Valley National Park
Today is about average for octobre. The forecast high of -5°C is in line avec the -3°C typical for this month.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives. Around 16 mm is forecast, which is enough à soak trails and slow traffic.
Visibilité is down à 1,7 km – use low beams and leave extra following distance. Rafales à 71 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Overnight lows near -7°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 juin à août.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 31°C.
What à pack, what à skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Insulated outer layer, hat and boots avec 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 tandis que gusts stay above 71 km/h.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid janvier, août and octobre – historically the least comfortable months here.
Résumé
Kobuk Valley National Park is a national park in Alaska. Kobuk Valley National Park is a US national park known for arctic sand dunes and caribou migration.
Actuellement, il fait -5°C (22°F) in Kobuk Valley National Park avec brouillard. La température ressentie est de -10°C. Aujourd’hui, les températures vont de -7°C à -5°C. La probabilité de précipitations est de 100%. Les conditions pour les visites obtiennent 2.4/10 – médiocre — envisagez un autre jour.
La meilleure période pour visiter Kobuk Valley National Park is juin. Le climat est polar. janvier, août and octobre sont généralement les mois les moins confortables. juillet est le mois le plus chaud, avec des maximales moyennes proches de 16°C, tandis que janvier est le mois le plus froid, avec des minimales proches de -22°C.
Parmi les sites à proximité, citons Gates of the Arctic National Park.
En termes simples. Today is about average for octobre. The forecast high of -5°C is in line avec the -3°C typical for this month. The best window à be outside is roughly 8 AM à 11 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. Visibilité is down à 1,7 km – use low beams and leave extra following distance. Rafales à 71 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Overnight lows near -7°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 Kobuk Valley National Park
| Type | National park |
|---|---|
| State | Alaska |
| Pays | États-Unis |
| Continent | Amérique du Nord |
| Coordonnées | 67°21′20.2″N 159°16′59.9″W (67.3556, -159.2833) |
| Established | 1980 |
| Known for | arctic sand dunes and caribou migration |
| Heure locale | 10:15 PM (UTC-08:00) |
| Meilleurs mois | juin |
| Climat | Polar |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Kobuk Valley National Park?
Kobuk Valley National Park is a national park in Alaska. Its coordinates are 67.3556, -159.2833. It lies in Amérique du Nord.
What is the weather like in Kobuk Valley National Park maintenant?
It is currently -5°C (22°F) avec brouillard. Humidité is 97% and wind is 15 km/h.
When is the best time à visit Kobuk Valley National Park?
juin offer the most comfortable conditions in Kobuk Valley National Park, which has a polar climate. janvier, août and octobre are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Kobuk Valley National Park in?
Kobuk Valley National Park observes America/Anchorage (UTC-08:00). The heure locale is 10:15 PM.
What are the top things à do in Kobuk Valley National Park?
Popular options include Gates of the Arctic National Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (national-parks) – coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Prévisions and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Qualité de l’air and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climat averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Météo 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 octobre 23, 2026 at 10:15 PM heure locale. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
