National park in Alaska

Lake Clark National Park Travel Guide

Lake Clark National Park travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.

🌦️ 38°F now🕔 7:45 AM local📅 Best: June, July and August

Active alerts for Lake Clark National Park

⚠️Mon, Aug 24: freezing overnight, 31°F (-0°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Tue, Aug 25: heavy rain, 1,1 in. Flooding and delays possible.
⚠️Thu, Aug 27: freezing overnight, 31°F (-0°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.

Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.

Summary

Lake Clark National Park is a national park in Alaska. Lake Clark National Park is a US national park known for volcanoes, salmon runs and bears.

Right now it is 38°F (3°C) in Lake Clark National Park with light drizzle. It feels like 34°F. Today runs from 36°F to 40°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 3.2/10 - poor - consider another day.

The best time to visit Lake Clark National Park is June, July and August. The climate is polar. January, February and October tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 46°F, while December is the coldest with lows near -4°F.

The closest major airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC), about 115 mi away. Nearby highlights include Kenai Fjords National Park, Mount Foraker, Denali and Denali National Park.

In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 40°F is 6.3°F below the 46°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 2 PM to 5 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Lake Clark National Park today at 8.7/10. Visibility is down to 0,8 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance. 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 Lake Clark National Park

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Coordinates: 60°58′1.9″N 153°25′4.4″W (60.9672, -153.4179)

Weather in Lake Clark National Park right now

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38°F
Light drizzle · feels like 34°F
Humidity93%
Wind2 mph SW
Gusts7 mph
UV index0.5 · Low
Cloud cover100%
Pressure863 hPa
VisibilityPoor · 1 mi
Air quality17 · Good
Sunrise6:42 AM
Sunset9:50 PM
Moon🌔 Waxing gibbous · 78%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 7:45 AM, Aug 23 local time.

⚠️Mon, Aug 24: freezing overnight, 31°F (-0°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Tue, Aug 25: heavy rain, 1,1 in. Flooding and delays possible.
⚠️Thu, Aug 27: freezing overnight, 31°F (-0°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Aug 22

🌦️ 40° / 36°

Drizzle · 100% rain · wind 4 mph

Sunday, Aug 23

🌦️ 46° / 37°

Light drizzle · 42% rain · wind 3 mph

Quick facts about Lake Clark National Park

TypeNational park
StateAlaska
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates60°58′1.9″N 153°25′4.4″W (60.9672, -153.4179)
Established1980
Known forvolcanoes, salmon runs and bears
Local time7:45 AM (UTC-08:00)
Best monthsJune, July and August
ClimatePolar

Things to do in Lake Clark National Park

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Lake Clark National Park.

Best time to visit Lake Clark National Park

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

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

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What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
  • A packable rain shell - 7 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and October - historically the least comfortable months here.

Airports near Lake Clark National Park

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Ted Stevens Anchorage International AirportANC115 miAnchorage

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Lake Clark National Park?

Lake Clark National Park is a national park in Alaska. Its coordinates are 60.9672, -153.4179. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Lake Clark National Park right now?

It is currently 38°F (3°C) with light drizzle. Humidity is 93% and wind is 2 mph.

When is the best time to visit Lake Clark National Park?

June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Lake Clark National Park, which has a polar climate. January, February and October are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Lake Clark National Park in?

Lake Clark National Park observes America/Anchorage (UTC-08:00). The local time is 7:45 AM.

What is the nearest airport to Lake Clark National Park?

The closest airports are Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC), 115 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Lake Clark National Park?

Popular options include Kenai Fjords National Park, Mount Foraker, Denali, Denali National Park and Katmai 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 7:45 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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