Denali National Park Weather Forecast
Denali National Park weather: 10°F, fog. 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 10°F (-12°C) in Denali National Park with fog. It feels like 3°F. Today runs from 6°F to 20°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 3.2/10 - poor - consider another day.
The best time to visit Denali National Park is March, April and June. The climate is polar. January, May and August tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 37°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 about average for October. The forecast high of 20°F is in line with the 20°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 PM to 10 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. Visibility is down to 1,8 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Overnight lows near 6°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 12:03 PM, Oct 26 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, Oct 25 | 🌨️ Snow | 20° / 6° | 100% · 0,1 in | 6 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Oct 26 | ❄️ Heavy snow showers | 22° / 11° | 100% · 0,4 in | 7 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 25° / 20° | 14% | 4 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | 🌨️ Snow | 27° / 20° | 93% · 0,1 in | 5 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | ❄️ Heavy snow | 28° / 19° | 97% · 0,3 in | 2 mph | 1 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | ❄️ Heavy snow | 22° / 12° | 100% · 1,4 in | 2 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 🌨️ Snow | 15° / 10° | 80% · 0,1 in | 1 mph | 1 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 11° / 8° | 49% | 2 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌥️ Fog | 12° / 7° | 43% | 3 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 🌨️ Light snow | 18° / 8° | 44% · 0,1 in | 2 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 🌨️ Light snow | 19° / 9° | 64% · 0,0 in | 3 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 🌥️ Fog | 22° / 13° | 52% | 4 mph | 1 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 25° / 19° | 35% | 3 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | 🌨️ Light snow | 24° / 11° | 35% · 0,0 in | 5 mph | 1 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | 🌨️ Light snow | 16° / 9° | 30% · 0,1 in | 4 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Nov 9 | 🌨️ Light snow showers | 23° / 9° | 33% · 0,1 in | 10 mph | 1 |
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 | 37° | 29° | 10,0 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| September | 28° | 21° | 4,2 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).
Weather map for Denali National Park
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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, May and August - 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 10°F (-12°C) with fog. Humidity is 90% and wind is 2 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, May and August 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 12:03 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 October 26, 2026 at 12:03 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
