Geography of Katmai National Park
Geography of Katmai National Park: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of Katmai National Park
Lake Clark National Park is 173 mi to the north, Kenai Fjords National Park is 209 mi to the north-east, Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is 248 mi to the north-east and Anchorage is 253 mi to the north-east.
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Coordinates: 58°35′51″N 155°0′0″W (58.5975, -155)
Quick facts about Katmai National Park
| Type | National park |
|---|---|
| State | Alaska |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Coordinates | 58°35′51″N 155°0′0″W (58.5975, -155) |
| Established | 1980 |
| Known for | brown bears fishing at Brooks Falls |
| Local time | 1:58 PM (UTC-08:00) |
| Best months | June, July and August |
| Climate | Subarctic |
Summary
Katmai National Park is a national park in Alaska. Katmai National Park is a US national park known for brown bears fishing at Brooks Falls.
Right now it is 57°F (14°C) in Katmai National Park with overcast. It feels like 54°F. Today runs from 52°F to 60°F. Chance of precipitation is 73%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.6/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Katmai National Park is June, July and August. The climate is subarctic. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 61°F, while March is the coldest with lows near 14°F.
The closest major airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC), about 248 mi away. Nearby highlights include Lake Clark National Park and Kenai Fjords National Park.
In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 60°F is in line with the 61°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 5 PM to 8 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Katmai National Park today at 9.3/10. 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.
Climate in Katmai 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 | 27° | 16° | 5,8 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| February | 31° | 21° | 5,0 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| March | 26° | 14° | 2,2 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | 38° | 29° | 6,8 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| May | 47° | 36° | 5,9 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| June | 58° | 46° | 3,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 61° | 51° | 4,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 61° | 52° | 3,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 53° | 45° | 5,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| October | 43° | 35° | 5,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| November | 33° | 25° | 4,8 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| December | 27° | 17° | 5,3 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Subarctic. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Katmai National Park?
Katmai National Park is a national park in Alaska. Its coordinates are 58.5975, -155. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Katmai National Park right now?
It is currently 57°F (14°C) with overcast. Humidity is 76% and wind is 7 mph.
When is the best time to visit Katmai National Park?
June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Katmai National Park, which has a subarctic climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Katmai National Park in?
Katmai National Park observes America/Anchorage (UTC-08:00). The local time is 1:58 PM.
What is the nearest airport to Katmai National Park?
The closest airports are Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC), 248 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Katmai National Park?
Popular options include Lake Clark National Park and Kenai Fjords 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 August 23, 2026 at 1:58 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
