Wrangell-St. Elias National Park Climat and Average Météo
Climat of Wrangell-St. Elias National Park: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Climat in Wrangell-St. Elias 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 | -20° | -24° | 267 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| février | -21° | -26° | 124 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mars | -23° | -27° | 101 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| avril | -18° | -21° | 123 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mai | -14° | -17° | 198 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| juin | -7° | -10° | 93 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| juillet | -6° | -9° | 138 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| août | -6° | -9° | 180 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| septembre | -10° | -14° | 167 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| octobre | -14° | -19° | 247 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| novembre | -19° | -23° | 205 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| décembre | -22° | -26° | 193 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Climat type: Polar. Source : Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park
Élevéest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Wrangell-St. Elias National Park compares avec 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 |
Meilleur moment pour visiter Wrangell-St. Elias National Park
Go in mars, avril and juin. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: janvier, octobre and novembre – 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 octobre. 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.
Visibilité is down à 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 juin à août.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 17°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
- Avoid high-elevation trails without traction devices – frozen surfaces persist in shade all day.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid janvier, octobre and novembre – historically the least comfortable months here.
Résumé
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.
Actuellement, il fait -24°C (-12°F) in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park avec ciel dégagé. La température ressentie est de -29°C. Aujourd’hui, les températures vont de -28°C à -23°C. La probabilité de précipitations est de 24%. Les conditions pour les visites obtiennent 4.3/10 – marginal.
La meilleure période pour visiter Wrangell-St. Elias National Park is mars, avril and juin. Le climat est polar. janvier, octobre and novembre sont généralement les mois les moins confortables. juillet est le mois le plus chaud, avec des maximales moyennes proches de -6°C, tandis que mars est le mois le plus froid, avec des minimales proches de -27°C.
L’aéroport principal le plus proche est Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC), about 377 km away.
En termes simples. Today is much colder than average for octobre. The forecast high of -23°C is 8.6°C below the -14°C typical for this month. The best window à be outside is roughly 7 AM à 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. Visibilité is down à 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
| Type | National park |
|---|---|
| State | Alaska |
| Pays | États-Unis |
| Continent | Amérique du Nord |
| Coordonnées | 61°42′37.4″N 142°59′8.5″W (61.7104, -142.9857) |
| Established | 1980 |
| Known for | the largest US national park |
| Heure locale | 12:24 AM (UTC-08:00) |
| Meilleurs mois | mars, avril and juin |
| Climat | 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 Amérique du Nord.
What is the weather like in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park maintenant?
It is currently -24°C (-12°F) avec ciel dégagé. Humidité is 80% and wind is 4 km/h.
When is the best time à visit Wrangell-St. Elias National Park?
mars, avril and juin offer the most comfortable conditions in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, which has a polar climate. janvier, octobre and novembre 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 heure locale is 12:24 AM.
What is the nearest airport à 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. |
|---|---|
| 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 24, 2026 at 12:24 AM heure locale. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
