Denali National Park Weather Forecast
Denali National Park weather: 30°F, light drizzle. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Denali National Park is a national park in Alaska. Denali National Park is a US national park known for North America's highest peak.
Right now it is 30°F (-1°C) in Denali National Park with light drizzle. It feels like 25°F. Today runs from 28°F to 31°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 2.4/10 - poor - consider another day.
The best time to visit Denali National Park is March, April and June. The climate is polar. January, August and September tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 38°F, while March is the coldest with lows near -4°F.
The closest major airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC), about 140 mi away. Nearby highlights include Denali, Mount Foraker, Yukon River and Lake Clark National Park.
In plain terms. Today is cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 31°F is 7.2°F below the 38°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. fishing is the strongest bet in Denali National Park today at 7.6/10. Visibility is down to 0,1 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Overnight lows near 28°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.
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Weather in Denali National Park right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 2:09 PM, Aug 24 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Denali National Park
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Aug 23 | ❄️ Heavy snow | 31° / 28° | 100% · 0,3 in | 5 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | 🌨️ Snow | 40° / 26° | 96% · 0,2 in | 4 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ❄️ Heavy snow | 39° / 27° | 100% · 1,2 in | 7 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌨️ Light snow showers | 28° / 20° | 73% · 0,1 in | 7 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ❄️ Heavy snow | 33° / 15° | 65% · 0,1 in | 4 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ❄️ Heavy snow showers | 39° / 26° | 94% · 1,6 in | 4 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ❄️ Heavy snow | 28° / 25° | 90% · 0,5 in | 6 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌨️ Snow | 29° / 25° | 50% · 0,4 in | 6 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ❄️ Heavy snow | 25° / 18° | 55% · 0,9 in | 7 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ❄️ Heavy snow | 26° / 18° | 54% · 1,4 in | 4 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ❄️ Heavy snow | 27° / 23° | 54% · 0,3 in | 4 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 32° / 20° | 47% | 4 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 35° / 28° | 42% · 0,0 in | 3 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 39° / 35° | 47% · 0,3 in | 3 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 37° / 27° | 53% · 0,0 in | 5 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | 🌨️ Snow | 31° / 15° | 51% · 0,2 in | 9 mph | 3 |
Climate in Denali National Park month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12° | -2° | 4,1 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| February | 10° | -0° | 2,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 5° | -4° | 1,0 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | 15° | 8° | 2,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| May | 22° | 16° | 4,8 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| June | 34° | 27° | 4,0 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| July | 37° | 31° | 6,8 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| August | 38° | 30° | 7,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| September | 26° | 20° | 4,6 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| October | 20° | 11° | 3,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| November | 13° | 3° | 2,2 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| December | 8° | -3° | 1,9 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Polar. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Air quality and pollen in Denali National Park
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
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Best time to visit Denali National Park
Go in March, April and June. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, August and September - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Denali National Park?
Denali National Park is a national park in Alaska. Its coordinates are 63.1148, -151.1926. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Denali National Park right now?
It is currently 30°F (-1°C) with light drizzle. Humidity is 100% and wind is 3 mph.
When is the best time to visit Denali National Park?
March, April and June offer the most comfortable conditions in Denali National Park, which has a polar climate. January, August and September are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Denali National Park in?
Denali National Park observes America/Anchorage (UTC-08:00). The local time is 2:09 PM.
What is the nearest airport to Denali National Park?
The closest airports are Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC), 140 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Denali National Park?
Popular options include Denali, 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 (national-parks) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather 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 August 24, 2026 at 2:09 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
