Katmai National Park Weather Forecast
Katmai National Park weather: 59°F, mainly clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Katmai National Park is a national park in Alaska. Katmai National Park is a US national park known for brown bears fishing at Brooks Falls.
Right now it is 59°F (15°C) in Katmai National Park with mainly clear. It feels like 57°F. Today runs from 52°F to 60°F. Chance of precipitation is 73%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.9/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Katmai National Park is June, July and August. The climate is subarctic. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 61°F, while March is the coldest with lows near 14°F.
The closest major airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC), about 248 mi away. Nearby highlights include Lake Clark National Park and Kenai Fjords National Park.
In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 60°F is in line with the 61°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 1 PM to 4 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Katmai National Park today at 8.5/10. 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.
Weather in Katmai National Park right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 9:57 PM, Aug 23 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Katmai National Park
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Aug 23 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 60° / 52° | 73% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 57° / 51° | 82% · 0,1 in | 5 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌦️ Light rain | 56° / 53° | 96% · 0,5 in | 7 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 60° / 50° | 56% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Light showers | 57° / 51° | 61% · 0,2 in | 6 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Light showers | 55° / 49° | 88% · 0,4 in | 15 mph | 0 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 55° / 49° | 95% · 0,3 in | 12 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 56° / 49° | 47% · 0,1 in | 10 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 53° / 44° | 43% · 0,2 in | 11 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 52° / 42° | 41% · 0,1 in | 15 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 57° / 47° | 45% | 11 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 61° / 46° | 41% | 7 mph | 1 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 65° / 50° | 43% | 5 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 61° / 54° | 63% · 0,1 in | 7 mph | 0 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 57° / 51° | 60% · 0,1 in | 7 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 57° / 42° | 55% · 0,0 in | 4 mph | 3 |
Climate in Katmai 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 | 27° | 16° | 5,8 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| February | 31° | 21° | 5,0 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| March | 26° | 14° | 2,2 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | 38° | 29° | 6,8 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| May | 47° | 36° | 5,9 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| June | 58° | 46° | 3,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 61° | 51° | 4,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 61° | 52° | 3,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 53° | 45° | 5,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| October | 43° | 35° | 5,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| November | 33° | 25° | 4,8 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| December | 27° | 17° | 5,3 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Subarctic. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Katmai National Park
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Air quality and pollen in Katmai 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 Katmai National Park
Go in June, July and August. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Katmai National Park?
Katmai National Park is a national park in Alaska. Its coordinates are 58.5975, -155. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Katmai National Park right now?
It is currently 59°F (15°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 73% and wind is 5 mph.
When is the best time to visit Katmai National Park?
June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Katmai National Park, which has a subarctic climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Katmai National Park in?
Katmai National Park observes America/Anchorage (UTC-08:00). The local time is 9:57 PM.
What is the nearest airport to Katmai National Park?
The closest airports are Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC), 248 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Katmai National Park?
Popular options include 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 23, 2026 at 9:57 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
