Wrangell-St. Elias National Park Travel Guide
Wrangell-St. Elias National Park travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.
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Summary
Wrangell-St. Elias National Park is a national park in Alaska. Wrangell-St. Elias National Park is a US national park known for the largest US national park.
Right now it is 18°F (-8°C) in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park with overcast. It feels like 12°F. Today runs from 16°F to 21°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 2.5/10 - poor - consider another day.
The best time to visit Wrangell-St. Elias National Park is March, April and June. The climate is polar. January, September and October tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 21°F, while March is the coldest with lows near -17°F.
The closest major airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC), about 234 mi away.
In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 21°F is in line with the 21°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. Visibility is down to 0,1 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Overnight lows near 16°F 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.
Map of Wrangell-St. Elias National Park
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Coordinates: 61°42′37.4″N 142°59′8.5″W (61.7104, -142.9857)
Weather in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 10:18 AM, Aug 22 local time.
Weekend outlook
☁️ 16° / 12°
Overcast · 5% rain · wind 4 mph
🌨️ 18° / 11°
Snow · 26% rain · wind 3 mph
Quick facts about Wrangell-St. Elias National Park
| Type | National park |
|---|---|
| State | Alaska |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Coordinates | 61°42′37.4″N 142°59′8.5″W (61.7104, -142.9857) |
| Established | 1980 |
| Known for | the largest US national park |
| Local time | 10:18 AM (UTC-08:00) |
| Best months | March, April and June |
| Climate | Polar |
Best time to visit Wrangell-St. Elias National Park
Go in March, April and June. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, September and October - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What to pack, what to skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Insulated outer layer, hat and boots with grip for ice
- A packable rain shell - 3 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 January, September and October - historically the least comfortable months here.
Airports near Wrangell-St. Elias National Park
Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.
| Airport | Code | Distance | Serves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport | ANC | 234 mi | Anchorage |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Wrangell-St. Elias National Park?
Wrangell-St. Elias National Park is a national park in Alaska. Its coordinates are 61.7104, -142.9857. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park right now?
It is currently 18°F (-8°C) with overcast. Humidity is 94% and wind is 0 mph.
When is the best time to visit Wrangell-St. Elias National Park?
March, April and June offer the most comfortable conditions in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, which has a polar climate. January, September and October are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Wrangell-St. Elias National Park in?
Wrangell-St. Elias National Park observes America/Anchorage (UTC-08:00). The local time is 10:18 AM.
What is the nearest airport to Wrangell-St. Elias National Park?
The closest airports are Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC), 234 mi away.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (national-parks) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| 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 August 22, 2026 at 10:18 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
