Geography of Glacier National Park
Geography of Glacier National Park: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of Glacier National Park
Calgary is 158 mi to the north, Missouri River is 171 mi to the south-east, Dinosaur Provincial Park is 173 mi to the north-east and Banff is 185 mi to the north-west.
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Coordinates: 48°45′34.6″N 113°47′13.2″W (48.7596, -113.787)
Quick facts about Glacier National Park
| Type | National park |
|---|---|
| State | Montana |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Coordinates | 48°45′34.6″N 113°47′13.2″W (48.7596, -113.787) |
| Established | 1910 |
| Known for | Going-to-the-Sun Road and alpine lakes |
| Local time | 1:03 PM (UTC-06:00) |
| Best months | July and August |
| Climate | Subarctic |
Summary
Glacier National Park is a national park in Montana. Glacier National Park is a US national park known for Going-to-the-Sun Road and alpine lakes.
Right now it is 55°F (13°C) in Glacier National Park with clear. It feels like 49°F. Today runs from 53°F to 69°F. Chance of precipitation is 12%. Sightseeing conditions score 9/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Glacier National Park is July and August. The climate is subarctic. March, November and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 71°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 12°F.
Nearby highlights include Missouri River, Dinosaur Provincial Park, Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks and Banff National Park.
In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 69°F is in line with the 68°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. stargazing is the strongest bet in Glacier National Park today at 9.6/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Climate in Glacier 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 | 22° | 12° | 2,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 25° | 12° | 3,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 33° | 19° | 4,6 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| April | 40° | 24° | 3,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| May | 49° | 33° | 4,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 56° | 39° | 5,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 71° | 51° | 2,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 68° | 49° | 2,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 62° | 45° | 2,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 44° | 30° | 2,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 31° | 20° | 4,4 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| December | 29° | 20° | 5,4 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Subarctic. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Glacier National Park?
Glacier National Park is a national park in Montana. Its coordinates are 48.7596, -113.787. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Glacier National Park right now?
It is currently 55°F (13°C) with clear. Humidity is 43% and wind is 6 mph.
When is the best time to visit Glacier National Park?
July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Glacier National Park, which has a subarctic climate. March, November and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Glacier National Park in?
Glacier National Park observes America/Denver (UTC-06:00). The local time is 1:03 PM.
What are the top things to do in Glacier National Park?
Popular options include Missouri River, Dinosaur Provincial Park, Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks, Banff National Park, Lake Louise and Lake Louise.
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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 24, 2026 at 1:03 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
