National park in Alaska

Katmai National Park Map

Interactive map of Katmai National Park with coordinates, nearby places, airports and travel highlights.

☁️ 59°F now🕔 4:44 PM local📅 Best: June, July and August

Summary

Katmai National Park is a national park in Alaska. Katmai National Park is a US national park known for brown bears fishing at Brooks Falls.

Right now it is 59°F (15°C) in Katmai National Park with overcast. It feels like 56°F. Today runs from 52°F to 60°F. Chance of precipitation is 73%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.8/10 - good conditions.

The best time to visit Katmai National Park is June, July and August. The climate is subarctic. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 61°F, while March is the coldest with lows near 14°F.

The closest major airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC), about 248 mi away. Nearby highlights include Lake Clark National Park and Kenai Fjords National Park.

In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 60°F is in line with the 61°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 Katmai National Park today at 9.4/10. 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.

Map of Katmai National Park

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Coordinates: 58°35′51″N 155°0′0″W (58.5975, -155)

Quick facts about Katmai National Park

TypeNational park
StateAlaska
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates58°35′51″N 155°0′0″W (58.5975, -155)
Established1980
Known forbrown bears fishing at Brooks Falls
Local time4:44 PM (UTC-08:00)
Best monthsJune, July and August
ClimateSubarctic

Neighboring national parks in Alaska

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Getting to Katmai National Park

Distances are straight-line; driving times assume a 70 km/h average and no traffic.

Airports near Katmai National Park

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Ted Stevens Anchorage International AirportANC248 miAnchorage

Things to do in Katmai National Park

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Katmai National Park.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Katmai National Park?

Katmai National Park is a national park in Alaska. Its coordinates are 58.5975, -155. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Katmai National Park right now?

It is currently 59°F (15°C) with overcast. Humidity is 70% and wind is 7 mph.

When is the best time to visit Katmai National Park?

June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Katmai National Park, which has a subarctic climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Katmai National Park in?

Katmai National Park observes America/Anchorage (UTC-08:00). The local time is 4:44 PM.

What is the nearest airport to Katmai National Park?

The closest airports are Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC), 248 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Katmai National Park?

Popular options include Lake Clark National Park and Kenai Fjords National Park.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (national-parks) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, 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 23, 2026 at 4:44 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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