Geography of Wrangell-St. Elias National Park
Geography of Wrangell-St. Elias National Park: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of Wrangell-St. Elias National Park
Anchorage is 231 mi to the west, Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is 234 mi to the west, Kenai Fjords National Park is 257 mi to the south-west and Yukon River is 261 mi to the north-west.
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Coordinates: 61°42′37.4″N 142°59′8.5″W (61.7104, -142.9857)
Quick facts about Wrangell-St. Elias National Park
| Type | National park |
|---|---|
| State | Alaska |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Coordinates | 61°42′37.4″N 142°59′8.5″W (61.7104, -142.9857) |
| Established | 1980 |
| Known for | the largest US national park |
| Local time | 6:21 AM (UTC-08:00) |
| Best months | March, April and June |
| Climate | Polar |
Summary
Wrangell-St. Elias National Park is a national park in Alaska. Wrangell-St. Elias National Park is a US national park known for the largest US national park.
Right now it is -3°F (-20°C) in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park with overcast. It feels like -11°F. Today runs from -14°F to -0°F. Chance of precipitation is 94%. Sightseeing conditions score 2.6/10 - poor - consider another day.
The best time to visit Wrangell-St. Elias National Park is March, April and June. The climate is polar. January, October and November tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 21°F, while March is the coldest with lows near -17°F.
The closest major airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC), about 234 mi away.
In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of -0°F is 6.5°F below the 6°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 11 AM to 2 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. Visibility is down to 0,1 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Overnight lows near -14°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 Wrangell-St. Elias 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° | -12° | 10,5 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| February | -6° | -15° | 4,9 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| March | -9° | -17° | 4,0 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | -0° | -7° | 4,8 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| May | 7° | 1° | 7,8 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| June | 19° | 13° | 3,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| July | 21° | 16° | 5,4 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| August | 21° | 15° | 7,1 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| September | 13° | 7° | 6,6 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| October | 6° | -2° | 9,7 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| November | -2° | -10° | 8,1 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| December | -7° | -15° | 7,6 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Polar. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Wrangell-St. Elias National Park?
Wrangell-St. Elias National Park is a national park in Alaska. Its coordinates are 61.7104, -142.9857. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park right now?
It is currently -3°F (-20°C) with overcast. Humidity is 63% and wind is 2 mph.
When is the best time to visit Wrangell-St. Elias National Park?
March, April and June offer the most comfortable conditions in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, which has a polar climate. January, October and November are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Wrangell-St. Elias National Park in?
Wrangell-St. Elias National Park observes America/Anchorage (UTC-08:00). The local time is 6:21 AM.
What is the nearest airport to Wrangell-St. Elias National Park?
The closest airports are Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC), 234 mi away.
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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 2, 2026 at 6:21 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
