Geography of Mount Foraker
Geography of Mount Foraker: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of Mount Foraker
Denali National Park is 12 mi to the north-east, Denali is 14 mi to the north-east, Anchorage is 130 mi to the south-east and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is 131 mi to the south.
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Coordinates: 62°57′37.4″N 151°23′58.9″W (62.9604, -151.3997)
Quick facts about Mount Foraker
| Type | Mountain |
|---|---|
| State | Alaska |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Coordinates | 62°57′37.4″N 151°23′58.9″W (62.9604, -151.3997) |
| Elevation | 17.402 ft |
| Known for | a companion peak to Denali |
| Local time | 5:27 AM (UTC-08:00) |
| Best months | March, June and December |
| Climate | Polar |
Summary
Mount Foraker is a mountain in Alaska. Mount Foraker is a mountain known as a companion peak to Denali. It sits at 17.402 ft above sea level.
Right now it is -3°F (-19°C) in Mount Foraker with heavy drizzle. It feels like -10°F. Today runs from -10°F to -2°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 2.5/10 - poor - consider another day.
The best time to visit Mount Foraker is March, June and December. The climate is polar. January, August and September tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near -2°F, while March is the coldest with lows near -42°F.
The closest major airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC), about 131 mi away. Nearby highlights include Denali National Park, Denali, Lake Clark National Park and Yukon River.
In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of -2°F is in line with the -3°F typical for this month. Visibility is down to 0,3 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Overnight lows near -10°F mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn. 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 Mount Foraker 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 | -31° | -41° | 9,8 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| February | -32° | -40° | 5,3 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| March | -34° | -42° | 3,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | -24° | -30° | 6,0 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| May | -16° | -23° | 6,3 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| June | -4° | -12° | 3,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| July | -2° | -9° | 8,1 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| August | -3° | -9° | 11,9 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| September | -12° | -17° | 8,0 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| October | -20° | -27° | 5,6 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| November | -28° | -37° | 5,6 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| December | -34° | -42° | 4,6 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Polar. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Mount Foraker?
Mount Foraker is a mountain in Alaska. Its coordinates are 62.9604, -151.3997. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Mount Foraker right now?
It is currently -3°F (-19°C) with heavy drizzle. Humidity is 97% and wind is 2 mph.
When is the best time to visit Mount Foraker?
March, June and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Mount Foraker, which has a polar climate. January, August and September are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Mount Foraker in?
Mount Foraker observes America/Anchorage (UTC-08:00). The local time is 5:27 AM.
What is the nearest airport to Mount Foraker?
The closest airports are Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC), 131 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Mount Foraker?
Popular options include Denali National Park, Denali, Lake Clark National Park, Yukon River and Kenai Fjords National Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (mountains) - 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 25, 2026 at 5:27 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
