National park in Alaska

Gates of the Arctic National Park Weather Forecast

Gates of the Arctic National Park weather: 40°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

☁️ 40°F now🕔 1:07 AM local📅 Best: June, July and August

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 40°F (4°C) in Gates of the Arctic National Park with overcast. It feels like 30°F. Today runs from 32°F to 40°F. Chance of precipitation is 96%. Sightseeing conditions score 2.6/10 - 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, September and October 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 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 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Gates of the Arctic National Park today at 7.6/10. Visibility is down to 0,6 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Gusts to 37 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Overnight lows near 32°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.

Active alerts for Gates of the Arctic National Park

⚠️Tue, Aug 25: freezing overnight, 32°F (-0°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Wed, Aug 26: freezing overnight, 26°F (-4°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Thu, Aug 27: freezing overnight, 23°F (-5°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Fri, Aug 28: freezing overnight, 24°F (-5°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Sat, Aug 29: freezing overnight, 28°F (-2°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Sun, Aug 30: freezing overnight, 30°F (-1°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.

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

Weather in Gates of the Arctic National Park right now

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40°F
Overcast · feels like 30°F
Humidity98%
Wind17 mph SSW
Gusts37 mph
UV index0 · Low
Cloud cover100%
Pressure862 hPa
VisibilityVery poor · 1 mi
Air quality18 · Good
Sunrise6:16 AM
Sunset10:13 PM
Moon🌔 Waxing gibbous · 93%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 1:07 AM, Aug 25 local time.

⚠️Tue, Aug 25: freezing overnight, 32°F (-0°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Wed, Aug 26: freezing overnight, 26°F (-4°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Thu, Aug 27: freezing overnight, 23°F (-5°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Fri, Aug 28: freezing overnight, 24°F (-5°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Sat, Aug 29: freezing overnight, 28°F (-2°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Sun, Aug 30: freezing overnight, 30°F (-1°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.

Next 24 hours

Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.

12 AM☁️40°51%17 mph
1 AM☁️40°39%16 mph
2 AM☁️39°27%13 mph
3 AM☁️37°14%10 mph
4 AM☁️37°6%8 mph
5 AM☁️36°2%6 mph
6 AM☁️34°3%3 mph
7 AM☁️34°8%2 mph
8 AM☁️35°20%3 mph
9 AM☁️36°37%4 mph
10 AM☁️36°53%3 mph
11 AM🌦️36°65%2 mph
12 PM🌦️36°76%2 mph
1 PM🌨️34°84%3 mph
2 PM🌨️33°87%2 mph
3 PM🌨️33°87%2 mph
4 PM🌨️33°88%3 mph
5 PM🌨️34°91%5 mph
6 PM🌦️34°95%5 mph
7 PM🌦️33°96%5 mph
8 PM🌦️33°92%5 mph
9 PM🌦️33°84%5 mph
10 PM🌦️33°75%4 mph
11 PM🌦️32°62%4 mph

16-day forecast for Gates of the Arctic National Park

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Tue, Aug 25🌨️ Snow40° / 32°96% · 0,4 in17 mph1
Wed, Aug 26🌨️ Light snow showers36° / 26°81% · 0,1 in12 mph2
Thu, Aug 27☁️ Overcast34° / 23°3%8 mph2
Fri, Aug 28☁️ Overcast37° / 24°44%6 mph3
Sat, Aug 29☁️ Overcast43° / 28°29%5 mph3
Sun, Aug 30🌨️ Light snow showers39° / 30°49% · 0,0 in9 mph0
Mon, Aug 31🌨️ Light snow showers35° / 29°43% · 0,5 in5 mph1
Tue, Sep 1☁️ Overcast33° / 26°47%6 mph2
Wed, Sep 2🌨️ Light snow35° / 26°44% · 0,0 in8 mph3
Thu, Sep 3🌨️ Snow33° / 30°35% · 0,2 in5 mph4
Fri, Sep 4🌨️ Snow36° / 30°33% · 0,1 in4 mph3
Sat, Sep 5☁️ Overcast41° / 29°33%3 mph3
Sun, Sep 6☁️ Overcast40° / 28°25%3 mph3
Mon, Sep 7⛅ Partly cloudy41° / 27°30%8 mph2
Tue, Sep 8☁️ Overcast33° / 25°29%4 mph3
Wed, Sep 9☀️ Clear sky-- / --29%--

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.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfallRating
January-10°-21°1,1 in★★☆☆☆
February-7°-19°0,9 in★★☆☆☆
March-18°0,5 in★★☆☆☆
April18°1,1 in★★☆☆☆
May31°17°1,0 in★★☆☆☆
June52°37°3,0 in★★★☆☆
July53°40°3,5 in★★★☆☆
August46°36°3,1 in★★★☆☆
September33°24°2,5 in★★☆☆☆
October14°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

18
Good
Air quality is satisfactory for everyone.
PM2.50.1 µg/m³
PM100.1 µg/m³
Ozone37 µg/m³
NO₂0.3 µg/m³
UV index0 · Low
Airborne hazeClear air

Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.

Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise6:16 AM
Sunset10:13 PM
Daylight15h 57m
Solar noon2:14 PM
Golden hour (am)6:16 AM - 7:16 AM
Golden hour (pm)9:13 PM - 10:13 PM
Blue hour (am)5:46 AM - 6:16 AM
Blue hour (pm)10:13 PM - 10:43 PM
Moon phase🌔 Waxing gibbous · 93%
Moonrise10:25 PM
Moonset12:45 AM

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, September and October - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

January★★☆☆☆
February★★☆☆☆
March★★☆☆☆
April★★☆☆☆
May★★☆☆☆
June★★★☆☆
July★★★☆☆
August★★★☆☆
September★★☆☆☆
October★★☆☆☆
November★★☆☆☆
December★★☆☆☆

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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 40°F (4°C) with overcast. Humidity is 98% and wind is 17 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, September and October 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 1:07 AM.

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 dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (national-parks) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
Official alertsUS National Weather Service.
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 25, 2026 at 1:07 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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