Gates of the Arctic National Park Weather Forecast
Gates of the Arctic National Park weather: 23°F, snow. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Gates of the Arctic National Park is a national park in Alaska. Gates of the Arctic National Park is a US national park known for trail-less arctic wilderness.
Right now it is 23°F (-5°C) in Gates of the Arctic National Park with snow. It feels like 13°F. Today runs from 20°F to 24°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 2.9/10 - poor - consider another day.
The best time to visit Gates of the Arctic National Park is June, July and August. The climate is polar. January, October and November tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 53°F, while December is the coldest with lows near -22°F.
Nearby highlights include Kobuk Valley National Park.
In plain terms. Today is warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 24°F is 9.7°F above the 14°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. Visibility is down to 2,2 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Overnight lows near 20°F mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn. Snow is falling now - expect reduced traction and slower journeys.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Active alerts for Gates of the Arctic National Park
Winter Storm Warning issued October 26 at 2:40AM AKDT until October 26 at 10:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Issued by NWS Fairbanks AK
Weather in Gates of the Arctic 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 Gates of the Arctic National Park
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Oct 25 | 🌨️ Light snow showers | 24° / 20° | 100% · 0,2 in | 12 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Oct 26 | 🌨️ Snow | 24° / 19° | 100% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 25° / 21° | 12% · 0,0 in | 8 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | ❄️ Heavy snow | 26° / 20° | 85% · 0,1 in | 15 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | ❄️ Heavy snow | 26° / 14° | 90% · 0,1 in | 18 mph | 1 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 🌨️ Snow | 23° / 14° | 84% · 0,2 in | 5 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 🌨️ Snow | 23° / 20° | 44% · 0,2 in | 7 mph | 1 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 🌨️ Light snow | 21° / 13° | 24% · 0,1 in | 3 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌨️ Light snow | 17° / 6° | 26% · 0,0 in | 4 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 🌨️ Snow | 22° / 12° | 33% · 0,2 in | 10 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 🌨️ Light snow | 22° / 4° | 22% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 0 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 🌥️ Fog | 11° / 0° | 14% | 4 mph | 0 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 🌥️ Fog | 7° / 0° | 16% | 3 mph | 0 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 8° / -0° | 13% | 4 mph | 0 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | 🌨️ Light snow | 14° / -2° | 18% · 0,0 in | 4 mph | 0 |
| Mon, Nov 9 | 🌨️ Snow | 20° / -2° | 11% · 0,2 in | 10 mph | 0 |
Climate in Gates of the Arctic 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 | -10° | -21° | 1,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | -7° | -19° | 0,9 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 1° | -18° | 0,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | 18° | 1° | 1,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| May | 31° | 17° | 1,0 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| June | 52° | 37° | 3,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 53° | 40° | 3,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 45° | 35° | 4,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| September | 32° | 24° | 1,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| October | 14° | 3° | 1,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| November | -1° | -12° | 0,9 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| December | -12° | -22° | 0,6 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Polar. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Air quality and pollen in Gates of the Arctic National Park
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Gates of the Arctic National Park
Go in June, July and August. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, October and November - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Gates of the Arctic National Park?
Gates of the Arctic National Park is a national park in Alaska. Its coordinates are 67.7805, -153.287. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Gates of the Arctic National Park right now?
It is currently 23°F (-5°C) with snow. Humidity is 92% and wind is 11 mph.
When is the best time to visit Gates of the Arctic National Park?
June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Gates of the Arctic National Park, which has a polar climate. January, October and November are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Gates of the Arctic National Park in?
Gates of the Arctic National Park observes America/Anchorage (UTC-08:00). The local time is 12:03 PM.
What are the top things to do in Gates of the Arctic National Park?
Popular options include Kobuk Valley 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.
