National park in Alaska

Katmai National Park Weather Forecast

Katmai National Park weather: 34°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

☀️ 34°F now🕔 2:58 AM local📅 Best: June, July and August

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 34°F (1°C) in Katmai National Park with clear sky. It feels like 28°F. Today runs from 27°F to 36°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.4/10 - 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 slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 36°F is 7.2°F below the 43°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 6 PM to 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. driving is the strongest bet in Katmai National Park today at 9.7/10. Overnight lows near 27°F mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Active alerts for Katmai National Park

⚠️Thu, Oct 22: freezing overnight, 27°F (-3°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Fri, Oct 23: freezing overnight, 28°F (-2°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Thu, Oct 29: freezing overnight, 30°F (-1°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Fri, Oct 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 Katmai National Park right now

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34°F
Clear sky · feels like 28°F
Humidity66%
Wind3 mph W
Gusts12 mph
UV index0.5 · Low
Cloud cover15%
Pressure1017 hPa
VisibilityExcellent · 27 mi
Air quality34 · Good
Sunrise9:13 AM
Sunset6:54 PM
Moon🌔 Waxing gibbous · 93%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 2:58 AM, Oct 23 local time.

⚠️Thu, Oct 22: freezing overnight, 27°F (-3°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Fri, Oct 23: freezing overnight, 28°F (-2°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Thu, Oct 29: freezing overnight, 30°F (-1°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Fri, Oct 30: freezing overnight, 30°F (-1°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.

Next 24 hours

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

6 PM☀️34°0%3 mph
7 PM🌙29°0%1 mph
8 PM🌥️28°0%1 mph
9 PM🌥️27°0%2 mph
10 PM🌥️28°0%1 mph
11 PM🌥️29°0%1 mph
12 AM🌥️28°0%2 mph
1 AM🌙29°0%3 mph
2 AM☁️30°0%3 mph
3 AM☁️30°0%4 mph
4 AM☁️31°0%4 mph
5 AM☁️31°0%6 mph
6 AM☁️32°0%5 mph
7 AM☁️32°0%6 mph
8 AM☁️32°0%7 mph
9 AM☁️34°0%8 mph
10 AM☁️34°0%8 mph
11 AM☁️37°0%9 mph
12 PM☁️40°0%12 mph
1 PM☁️42°0%12 mph
2 PM☁️42°0%13 mph
3 PM☁️42°0%13 mph
4 PM☁️42°0%13 mph
5 PM☁️42°0%12 mph

16-day forecast for Katmai National Park

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Thu, Oct 22🌥️ Fog36° / 27°0%6 mph2
Fri, Oct 23🌥️ Fog43° / 28°17% · 0,0 in13 mph2
Sat, Oct 24🌦️ Drizzle42° / 38°100% · 0,3 in13 mph1
Sun, Oct 25🌦️ Light rain44° / 37°80% · 0,4 in7 mph1
Mon, Oct 26🌥️ Fog47° / 36°16%5 mph1
Tue, Oct 27🌥️ Fog46° / 34°10%2 mph2
Wed, Oct 28🌥️ Fog52° / 36°6%2 mph0
Thu, Oct 29⛅ Partly cloudy44° / 30°30%3 mph1
Fri, Oct 30☀️ Clear sky38° / 30°51%2 mph0
Sat, Oct 31🌥️ Fog43° / 33°45%6 mph1
Sun, Nov 1🌥️ Fog41° / 34°42%4 mph1
Mon, Nov 2🌥️ Fog42° / 33°51%4 mph1
Tue, Nov 3🌥️ Fog41° / 33°50%6 mph1
Wed, Nov 4🌦️ Light drizzle40° / 34°40% · 0,0 in7 mph1
Thu, Nov 5⛅ Partly cloudy39° / 25°47%5 mph1
Fri, Nov 6🌧️ Rain42° / 25°46% · 1,0 in27 mph1

Climate in Katmai 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
January27°16°5,8 in★☆☆☆☆
February31°21°5,0 in★☆☆☆☆
March26°14°2,2 in★★☆☆☆
April38°29°6,8 in★☆☆☆☆
May47°36°5,9 in★★☆☆☆
June58°46°3,4 in★★★★☆
July61°51°4,5 in★★★★☆
August61°52°4,9 in★★★★☆
September54°46°3,6 in★★★☆☆
October43°35°5,4 in★★☆☆☆
November33°25°4,8 in★☆☆☆☆
December27°17°5,3 in★☆☆☆☆

Climate type: Subarctic. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

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Air quality and pollen in Katmai National Park

34
Good
Air quality is satisfactory for everyone.
PM2.50.5 µg/m³
PM100.7 µg/m³
Ozone73 µg/m³
NO₂0.2 µg/m³
UV index0.5 · Low
Airborne hazeClear air

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

Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise9:13 AM
Sunset6:54 PM
Daylight9h 41m
Solar noon2:03 PM
Golden hour (am)9:13 AM - 10:13 AM
Golden hour (pm)5:54 PM - 6:54 PM
Blue hour (am)8:43 AM - 9:13 AM
Blue hour (pm)6:54 PM - 7:24 PM
Moon phase🌔 Waxing gibbous · 93%
Moonrise5:45 PM
Moonset6:05 AM

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.

January★☆☆☆☆
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November★☆☆☆☆
December★☆☆☆☆

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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 34°F (1°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 66% and wind is 3 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 2:58 AM.

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 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 October 23, 2026 at 2:58 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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