Geography of Lake Clark National Park
Geography of Lake Clark National Park: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of Lake Clark National Park
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is 115 mi to the east, Anchorage is 119 mi to the east, Kenai Fjords National Park is 146 mi to the south-east and Mount Foraker is 153 mi to the north-east.
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Coordinates: 60°58′1.9″N 153°25′4.4″W (60.9672, -153.4179)
Quick facts about Lake Clark National Park
| Type | National park |
|---|---|
| State | Alaska |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Coordinates | 60°58′1.9″N 153°25′4.4″W (60.9672, -153.4179) |
| Established | 1980 |
| Known for | volcanoes, salmon runs and bears |
| Local time | 9:20 PM (UTC-08:00) |
| Best months | March, June and July |
| Climate | Polar |
Summary
Lake Clark National Park is a national park in Alaska. Lake Clark National Park is a US national park known for volcanoes, salmon runs and bears.
Right now it is 29°F (-2°C) in Lake Clark National Park with snow. It feels like 23°F. Today runs from 20°F to 30°F. Chance of precipitation is 91%. Sightseeing conditions score 5.1/10 - marginal.
The best time to visit Lake Clark National Park is March, June and July. The climate is polar. January, February and October tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 46°F, while December is the coldest with lows near -4°F.
The closest major airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC), about 115 mi away. Nearby highlights include Kenai Fjords National Park, Mount Foraker, Denali and Denali National Park.
In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 30°F is 5.9°F above the 24°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 Lake Clark National Park today at 7.4/10. 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 Lake Clark 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 | 9° | -3° | 3,9 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| February | 12° | 1° | 3,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 12° | -3° | 1,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | 23° | 13° | 3,9 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| May | 30° | 22° | 2,8 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| June | 41° | 31° | 2,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 46° | 35° | 4,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 46° | 35° | 7,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| September | 36° | 26° | 3,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| October | 24° | 13° | 4,0 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| November | 13° | 1° | 3,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| December | 7° | -4° | 2,6 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Polar. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Lake Clark National Park?
Lake Clark National Park is a national park in Alaska. Its coordinates are 60.9672, -153.4179. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Lake Clark National Park right now?
It is currently 29°F (-2°C) with snow. Humidity is 97% and wind is 3 mph.
When is the best time to visit Lake Clark National Park?
March, June and July offer the most comfortable conditions in Lake Clark National Park, which has a polar climate. January, February and October are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Lake Clark National Park in?
Lake Clark National Park observes America/Anchorage (UTC-08:00). The local time is 9:20 PM.
What is the nearest airport to Lake Clark National Park?
The closest airports are Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC), 115 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Lake Clark National Park?
Popular options include Kenai Fjords National Park, Mount Foraker, Denali, Denali National Park and Katmai 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 4, 2026 at 9:20 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
