Denali Klima and Average Vær
Klima of Denali: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klima in Denali month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Måned | Avg high | Avg low | Regnfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januar | -40° | -46° | 235 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| februar | -40° | -45° | 135 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mars | -42° | -46° | 81 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| april | -36° | -41° | 137 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mai | -32° | -36° | 155 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| juni | -25° | -30° | 106 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| juli | -23° | -27° | 204 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| august | -24° | -28° | 361 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| september | -28° | -32° | 192 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oktober | -33° | -38° | 160 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| november | -38° | -43° | 146 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| desember | -42° | -47° | 128 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Klima type: Polar. Kilde: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Denali
Høyest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Denali compares med nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Denali.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denali National Park | 11 km | -9°C | +27°C warmer | 1198 mm |
| Mount Foraker | 23 km | -31°C | +5°C warmer | 2000 mm |
| Anchorage | 214 km | 3°C | +38°C warmer | 898 mm |
| Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport | 217 km | 3°C | +39°C warmer | 818 mm |
| Yukon River | 254 km | -1°C | +34°C warmer | 511 mm |
Beste tid å besøke Denali
Go in mars, april and juni. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: januar, august and september - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Denali
Today is slightly cooler than average for september. The forecast high of -31°C is 3.1°C below the -28°C typical for this month.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Sikt is down til 1,1 km - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Overnight lows near -33°C mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
At 6.190 m, air here runs roughly 40°C cooler than the same latitude at sea level.
Above 60 degrees latitude, daylight swings enormously - summer nights barely darken and winter days are short.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in juni til august.
What til pack, what til skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Insulated outer layer, hat and boots med grip for ice
- A packable rain shell - 5 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid high-elevation trails without traction devices - frozen surfaces persist in shade all day.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid januar, august and september - historically the least comfortable months here.
Sammendrag
Denali is a mountain in Alaska. Denali is a mountain known as the highest peak in North America. It sits at 6.190 m above sea level.
Akkurat nå er det -32°C (-25°F) in Denali med overskyet. Det føles som -36°C. I dag varierer temperaturen mellom -33°C til -31°C. Sannsynligheten for nedbør er 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 2.7/10 - dårlig — vurder en annen dag.
Beste tidspunkt å besøke Denali is mars, april and juni. Klimaet er polar. januar, august and september tend til be the least comfortable months. juli is the warmest month med average highs near -23°C, while desember is the coldest med lows near -47°C.
The closest major airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC), about 217 km away. Nearby highlights include Denali National Park, Mount Foraker, Yukon River and Lake Clark National Park.
Kort sagt. Today is slightly cooler than average for september. The forecast high of -31°C is 3.1°C below the -28°C typical for this month. The best window til be outside is roughly 2 PM til 5 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. Sikt is down til 1,1 km - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Overnight lows near -33°C mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn. 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.
Quick facts about Denali
| Type | Mountain |
|---|---|
| State | Alaska |
| Land | USA |
| Kontinent | Nord-Amerika |
| Koordinater | 63°4′9.1″N 151°0′25.2″W (63.0692, -151.007) |
| Elevation | 6.190 m |
| Known for | the highest peak in North America |
| Lokal tid | 4:05 PM (UTC-08:00) |
| Best months | mars, april and juni |
| Klima | Polar |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Denali?
Denali is a mountain in Alaska. Its coordinates are 63.0692, -151.007. It lies in Nord-Amerika.
What is the weather like in Denali akkurat nå?
It is currently -32°C (-25°F) med overskyet. Luftfuktighet is 82% and wind is 2 km/h.
When is the best time til visit Denali?
mars, april and juni offer the most comfortable conditions in Denali, which has a polar climate. januar, august and september are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Denali in?
Denali observes America/Anchorage (UTC-08:00). The local time is 4:05 PM.
What is the nearest airport til Denali?
The closest airports are Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC), 217 km away.
What are the top things til do in Denali?
Popular options include Denali National Park, Mount Foraker, Yukon River, Lake Clark National Park and Kenai Fjords National Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (mountains) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Værmelding and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luftkvalitet and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klima averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Vær 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 september 30, 2026 at 4:05 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
