Mountain in Alaska

Mount Foraker Map

Interactive map of Mount Foraker with coordinates, nearby places, airports and travel highlights.

❄️ -4°F now🕔 11:14 AM local📅 Best: March, June and December⛰ 17.402 ft

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 -4°F (-20°C) in Mount Foraker with heavy snow. It feels like -12°F. Today runs from -12°F to -2°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 2.6/10 - 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 0,7 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Gusts to 32 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Overnight lows near -12°F mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn. Snow is falling now - expect reduced traction and slower journeys.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Map of Mount Foraker

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Coordinates: 62°57′37.4″N 151°23′58.9″W (62.9604, -151.3997)

Quick facts about Mount Foraker

TypeMountain
StateAlaska
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates62°57′37.4″N 151°23′58.9″W (62.9604, -151.3997)
Elevation17.402 ft
Known fora companion peak to Denali
Local time11:14 AM (UTC-08:00)
Best monthsMarch, June and December
ClimatePolar

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Getting to Mount Foraker

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

Airports near Mount Foraker

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Ted Stevens Anchorage International AirportANC131 miAnchorage

Things to do in Mount Foraker

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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 -4°F (-20°C) with heavy snow. Humidity is 100% and wind is 3 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 11:14 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 dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (mountains) - 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 25, 2026 at 11:14 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
Written byWriter at USPOTUS

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