Wrangell-St. Elias National Park Loftslag and Average Veður
Loftslag of Wrangell-St. Elias National Park: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Loftslag in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mánuður | Avg high | Avg low | Rigningfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| janúar | -20° | -24° | 267 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| febrúar | -21° | -26° | 124 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mars | -23° | -27° | 101 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| apríl | -18° | -21° | 123 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| maí | -14° | -17° | 198 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| júní | -7° | -10° | 93 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| júlí | -6° | -9° | 138 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ágúst | -6° | -9° | 180 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| september | -10° | -14° | 167 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| október | -14° | -19° | 247 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| nóvember | -19° | -23° | 205 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| desember | -22° | -26° | 193 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Loftslag type: Polar. Heimild: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park
Háttest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Wrangell-St. Elias National Park compares með nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Wrangell-St. Elias National Park.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage | 371 km | 3°C | +20°C warmer | 898 mm |
| Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport | 377 km | 3°C | +20°C warmer | 818 mm |
| Kenai Fjords National Park | 413 km | 4°C | +21°C warmer | 3872 mm |
| Yukon River | 420 km | -1°C | +15°C warmer | 511 mm |
| Denali | 440 km | -36°C | 19°C cooler | 2040 mm |
Best time til visit Wrangell-St. Elias National Park
Go in mars, apríl and júní. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: janúar, október and nóvember - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Wrangell-St. Elias National Park
Today is much colder than average for október. The forecast high of -23°C is 8.6°C below the -14°C typical for this month.
A 24% chance means most of the area stays dry; a passing shower is possible but short.
Skyggni is down til 0,1 km - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Overnight lows near -28°C mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn.
Above 60 degrees latitude, daylight swings enormously - summer nights barely darken and winter days are short.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in júní til ágúst.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 17°C.
What til pack, what til skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Insulated outer layer, hat and boots með grip for ice
- Avoid high-elevation trails without traction devices - frozen surfaces persist in shade all day.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid janúar, október and nóvember - historically the least comfortable months here.
Samantekt
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.
Núna er hitinn -24°C (-12°F) in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park með clear. Hitinn finnst vera -29°C. Í dag er hitinn frá -28°C til -23°C. Líkur á úrkomu eru 24%. Sightseeing conditions score 4.3/10 - Á mörkunum.
Besti tíminn til að heimsækja Wrangell-St. Elias National Park is mars, apríl and júní. Loftslagið er polar. janúar, október and nóvember tend til be the least comfortable months. júlí is the warmest month með average highs near -6°C, while mars is the coldest með lows near -27°C.
The closest major airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC), about 377 km away.
Í einföldu máli. Today is much colder than average for október. The forecast high of -23°C is 8.6°C below the -14°C typical for this month. The best window til be outside is roughly 7 AM til 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. Skyggni is down til 0,1 km - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Overnight lows near -28°C mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Quick facts about Wrangell-St. Elias National Park
| Tegund | National park |
|---|---|
| State | Alaska |
| Land | Bandaríkin |
| Heimsálfa | Norður-Ameríka |
| Hnit | 61°42′37.4″N 142°59′8.5″W (61.7104, -142.9857) |
| Established | 1980 |
| Known for | the largest US national park |
| Staðartími | 5:22 PM (UTC-08:00) |
| Best months | mars, apríl and júní |
| Loftslag | Polar |
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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 Norður-Ameríka.
What is the weather like in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park núna?
It is currently -24°C (-12°F) með clear. Raki is 80% and wind is 4 km/h.
When is the best time til visit Wrangell-St. Elias National Park?
mars, apríl and júní offer the most comfortable conditions in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, which has a polar climate. janúar, október and nóvember 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 5:22 PM.
What is the nearest airport til Wrangell-St. Elias National Park?
The closest airports are Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC), 377 km away.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (national-parks) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Spá and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Loftgæði and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Loftslag averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Veður Service. |
| 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 október 23, 2026 at 5:22 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
