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 | 1:07 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 46°F (8°C) in Kobuk Valley National Park with overcast. It feels like 38°F. Today runs from 40°F to 47°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 3.6/10 - poor - consider another day.
The best time to visit Kobuk Valley National Park is June. The climate is polar. January, February 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 cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 47°F is 5°F below the 52°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 4 PM to 7 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Kobuk Valley National Park today at 8.9/10. Visibility is down to 1,0 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance. 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 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° | 43° | 8,2 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| September | 41° | 33° | 3,7 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 46°F (8°C) with overcast. Humidity is 76% and wind is 10 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, February 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 1:07 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 August 23, 2026 at 1:07 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
