Kenai Fjords National Park Weather Forecast
Kenai Fjords National Park weather: 62°F, mainly clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Kenai Fjords National Park is a national park in Alaska. Kenai Fjords National Park is a US national park known for tidewater glaciers and boat tours.
Right now it is 62°F (17°C) in Kenai Fjords National Park with mainly clear. It feels like 62°F. Today runs from 51°F to 65°F. Chance of precipitation is 72%. Sightseeing conditions score 8/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Kenai Fjords 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 59°F, while December is the coldest with lows near 23°F.
The closest major airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC), about 87 mi away. Nearby highlights include Lake Clark National Park, Katmai National Park, Mount Foraker and Denali.
In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 65°F is 5.2°F above the 59°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 5 PM to 8 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Kenai Fjords National Park today at 8.7/10. 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.
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Weather in Kenai Fjords National Park right now
Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 3:25 PM, Aug 23 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Kenai Fjords National Park
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Aug 23 | ☁️ Overcast | 65° / 51° | 72% | 4 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 65° / 48° | 37% | 4 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 58° / 53° | 88% · 0,1 in | 3 mph | 0 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 64° / 51° | 16% | 6 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 63° / 47° | 25% | 5 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Light showers | 55° / 51° | 82% · 1,0 in | 7 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 60° / 47° | 76% · 0,0 in | 6 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 60° / 49° | 26% · 0,0 in | 6 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Light showers | 61° / 48° | 39% · 0,2 in | 5 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Light showers | 56° / 43° | 55% · 0,5 in | 9 mph | 0 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 62° / 53° | 69% | 17 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ☀️ Clear sky | 63° / 47° | 55% | 9 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 67° / 50° | 65% | 4 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 65° / 56° | 48% · 0,0 in | 3 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 67° / 55° | 45% · 0,0 in | 4 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 56° / 46° | 44% | 14 mph | 4 |
Climate in Kenai Fjords 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 | 33° | 23° | 17,2 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| February | 34° | 24° | 9,1 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| March | 34° | 23° | 8,5 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| April | 41° | 32° | 13,9 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| May | 46° | 38° | 15,2 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| June | 56° | 47° | 7,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 58° | 50° | 15,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| August | 59° | 51° | 16,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| September | 54° | 46° | 14,8 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| October | 46° | 37° | 12,7 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| November | 37° | 29° | 11,7 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| December | 32° | 23° | 12,2 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Subarctic. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Air quality and pollen in Kenai Fjords National Park
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Best time to visit Kenai Fjords 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 Kenai Fjords National Park?
Kenai Fjords National Park is a national park in Alaska. Its coordinates are 59.9227, -149.6769. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Kenai Fjords National Park right now?
It is currently 62°F (17°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 70% and wind is 3 mph.
When is the best time to visit Kenai Fjords National Park?
June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Kenai Fjords National Park, which has a subarctic climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Kenai Fjords National Park in?
Kenai Fjords National Park observes America/Anchorage (UTC-08:00). The local time is 3:25 PM.
What is the nearest airport to Kenai Fjords National Park?
The closest airports are Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC), 87 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Kenai Fjords National Park?
Popular options include Lake Clark National Park, Katmai National Park, Mount Foraker, Denali and Denali 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 3:25 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
