Geography of Kobuk Valley National Park
Geography of Kobuk Valley National Park: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of Kobuk Valley National Park
Gates of the Arctic National Park is 161 mi to the east, Yukon River is 367 mi to the south-east, Denali National Park is 374 mi to the south-east and Mount Foraker is 380 mi to the south-east.
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Coordinates: 67°21′20.2″N 159°16′59.9″W (67.3556, -159.2833)
Quick facts about Kobuk Valley National Park
| Type | National park |
|---|---|
| State | Alaska |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Coordinates | 67°21′20.2″N 159°16′59.9″W (67.3556, -159.2833) |
| Established | 1980 |
| Known for | arctic sand dunes and caribou migration |
| Local time | 1:25 PM (UTC-08:00) |
| Best months | June |
| Climate | Polar |
Summary
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.
Right now it is 33°F (0°C) in Kobuk Valley National Park with snow. It feels like 24°F. Today runs from 31°F to 33°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 1.9/10 - poor - consider another day.
The best time to visit Kobuk Valley National Park is June. The climate is polar. January, August and October tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 60°F, while January is the coldest with lows near -7°F.
Nearby highlights include Gates of the Arctic National Park.
In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 33°F is 6.8°F above the 26°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 8 AM to 11 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Kobuk Valley National Park today at 7.1/10. Visibility is down to 0,2 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Gusts to 34 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Overnight lows near 31°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 Kobuk Valley 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 | 3° | -7° | 2,9 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 5° | -7° | 2,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 10° | -2° | 1,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | 25° | 11° | 1,9 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| May | 38° | 25° | 1,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 59° | 44° | 1,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 60° | 48° | 4,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 52° | 42° | 10,2 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| September | 41° | 33° | 2,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| October | 26° | 18° | 3,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| November | 13° | 5° | 1,9 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| December | 3° | -7° | 1,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Polar. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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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 North America.
What is the weather like in Kobuk Valley National Park right now?
It is currently 33°F (0°C) with snow. Humidity is 100% and wind is 12 mph.
When is the best time to visit Kobuk Valley National Park?
June offer the most comfortable conditions in Kobuk Valley National Park, which has a polar climate. January, August and October 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 local time is 1:25 PM.
What are the top things to 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. |
|---|---|
| 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 28, 2026 at 1:25 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
