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National Parks in Alaska

Alaska travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.

☁️ 35°F now🕔 12:41 PM local📅 Best: June, July and August👥 733.000

National parks in Alaska

Map of Alaska

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Coordinates: 58°18′6.8″N 134°25′10.9″W (58.3019, -134.4197)

Best time to visit Alaska

Go in June, July and August. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: January, November and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

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Summary

Alaska is a state in United States. Alaska is a US state with its capital at Juneau. It has a population of about 733.000. The capital is Juneau.

Right now it is 35°F (1°C) in Alaska with partly cloudy. It feels like 28°F. Today runs from 28°F to 42°F. Chance of precipitation is 18%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.1/10 - good conditions.

The best time to visit Alaska is June, July and August. The climate is subarctic. January, November and December tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 65°F, while February is the coldest with lows near 22°F.

The closest major airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC), about 576 mi away. Nearby highlights include Denali National Park, Gates of the Arctic National Park, Glacier Bay National Park and Katmai National Park.

In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 42°F is 4.1°F below the 46°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 12 PM to 3 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. driving is the strongest bet in Alaska today at 9.2/10. Overnight lows near 28°F mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn.

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

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Alaska?

Alaska is a state in United States. Its coordinates are 58.3019, -134.4197. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Alaska right now?

It is currently 35°F (1°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 46% and wind is 2 mph.

When is the best time to visit Alaska?

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

What time zone is Alaska in?

Alaska observes America/Juneau (UTC-08:00). The local time is 12:41 PM.

How many people live in Alaska?

Alaska has a population of approximately 733.000.

What is the nearest airport to Alaska?

The closest airports are Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC), 576 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Alaska?

Popular options include Denali National Park, Gates of the Arctic National Park, Glacier Bay National Park, Katmai National Park, Kenai Fjords National Park and Kobuk Valley National Park.

What places are in Alaska?

Alaska covers 12 places in this atlas, including Denali National Park, Gates of the Arctic National Park, Glacier Bay National Park, Katmai National Park, Kenai Fjords National Park and Kobuk Valley National Park.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-states) - 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 October 26, 2026 at 12:41 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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