Geography of Gates of the Arctic National Park
Geography of Gates of the Arctic National Park: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of Gates of the Arctic National Park
Kobuk Valley National Park is 161 mi to the west, Yukon River is 255 mi to the south-east, Denali National Park is 328 mi to the south and Denali is 332 mi to the south.
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Coordinates: 67°46′49.8″N 153°17′13.2″W (67.7805, -153.287)
Quick facts about Gates of the Arctic National Park
| Type | National park |
|---|---|
| State | Alaska |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Coordinates | 67°46′49.8″N 153°17′13.2″W (67.7805, -153.287) |
| Established | 1980 |
| Known for | trail-less arctic wilderness |
| Local time | 1:44 PM (UTC-08:00) |
| Best months | June, July and August |
| Climate | Polar |
Summary
Gates of the Arctic National Park is a national park in Alaska. Gates of the Arctic National Park is a US national park known for trail-less arctic wilderness.
Right now it is 23°F (-5°C) in Gates of the Arctic National Park with snow. It feels like 13°F. Today runs from 20°F to 24°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 2.9/10 - poor - consider another day.
The best time to visit Gates of the Arctic National Park is June, July and August. The climate is polar. January, October and November tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 53°F, while December is the coldest with lows near -22°F.
Nearby highlights include Kobuk Valley National Park.
In plain terms. Today is warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 24°F is 9.7°F above the 14°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 2 PM to 5 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. Visibility is down to 2,2 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Overnight lows near 20°F mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn. Snow is falling now - expect reduced traction and slower journeys.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Climate in Gates of the Arctic National Park month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -10° | -21° | 1,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | -7° | -19° | 0,9 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 1° | -18° | 0,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | 18° | 1° | 1,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| May | 31° | 17° | 1,0 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| June | 52° | 37° | 3,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 53° | 40° | 3,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 45° | 35° | 4,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| September | 32° | 24° | 1,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| October | 14° | 3° | 1,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| November | -1° | -12° | 0,9 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| December | -12° | -22° | 0,6 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Polar. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Gates of the Arctic National Park?
Gates of the Arctic National Park is a national park in Alaska. Its coordinates are 67.7805, -153.287. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Gates of the Arctic National Park right now?
It is currently 23°F (-5°C) with snow. Humidity is 92% and wind is 11 mph.
When is the best time to visit Gates of the Arctic National Park?
June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Gates of the Arctic National Park, which has a polar climate. January, October and November are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Gates of the Arctic National Park in?
Gates of the Arctic National Park observes America/Anchorage (UTC-08:00). The local time is 1:44 PM.
What are the top things to do in Gates of the Arctic National Park?
Popular options include Kobuk Valley National Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (national-parks) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| 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 October 26, 2026 at 1:44 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
