Kobuk Valley National Park Weather Forecast
Kobuk Valley National Park weather: 24°F, partly cloudy. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Kobuk Valley National Park is a national park in Alaska. Kobuk Valley National Park is a US national park known for arctic sand dunes and caribou migration.
Right now it is 24°F (-5°C) in Kobuk Valley National Park with partly cloudy. It feels like 15°F. Today runs from 22°F to 29°F. Chance of precipitation is 37%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.1/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
The best time to visit Kobuk Valley National Park is June. The climate is polar. January, August and October tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 60°F, while January is the coldest with lows near -7°F.
Nearby highlights include Gates of the Arctic National Park.
In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 29°F is 2.7°F above the 26°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 Kobuk Valley National Park today at 8.1/10. Overnight lows near 22°F mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
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Weather in Kobuk Valley National Park right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 5:33 AM, Oct 1 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Kobuk Valley National Park
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Sep 30 | 🌨️ Light snow | 29° / 22° | 37% · 0,0 in | 13 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Oct 1 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 22° / 14° | 0% | 11 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Oct 2 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 24° / 10° | 6% | 6 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | 🌨️ Light snow | 27° / 18° | 14% · 0,1 in | 7 mph | 1 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 31° / 19° | 6% | 14 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 24° / 17° | 20% | 19 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 24° / 18° | 18% | 19 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 🌨️ Snow | 27° / 19° | 16% · 0,2 in | 8 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 🌨️ Light snow | 27° / 15° | 24% · 0,0 in | 6 mph | 1 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 🌨️ Snow | 29° / 25° | 31% · 0,3 in | 20 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 🌨️ Snow | 26° / 23° | 31% · 0,4 in | 21 mph | 1 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 🌨️ Snow | 23° / 7° | 33% · 0,1 in | 14 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | 🌨️ Light snow showers | 26° / 7° | 33% · 0,1 in | 11 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | 🌨️ Light snow showers | 31° / 26° | 29% · 0,5 in | 14 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 🌨️ Snow | 31° / 30° | 31% · 0,5 in | 12 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | 🌨️ Snow | 30° / 14° | 29% · 0,0 in | 13 mph | 1 |
Climate in Kobuk Valley 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 | 3° | -7° | 2,9 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 5° | -7° | 2,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 10° | -2° | 1,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | 25° | 11° | 1,9 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| May | 38° | 25° | 1,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 59° | 44° | 1,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 60° | 48° | 4,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 52° | 42° | 10,2 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| September | 41° | 33° | 2,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| October | 26° | 18° | 3,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| November | 13° | 5° | 1,9 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| December | 3° | -7° | 1,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Polar. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Air quality and pollen in Kobuk Valley 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 Kobuk Valley National Park
Go in June. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, August and October - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Kobuk Valley National Park?
Kobuk Valley National Park is a national park in Alaska. Its coordinates are 67.3556, -159.2833. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Kobuk Valley National Park right now?
It is currently 24°F (-5°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 69% and wind is 8 mph.
When is the best time to visit Kobuk Valley National Park?
June offer the most comfortable conditions in Kobuk Valley National Park, which has a polar climate. January, August and October are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Kobuk Valley National Park in?
Kobuk Valley National Park observes America/Anchorage (UTC-08:00). The local time is 5:33 AM.
What are the top things to do in Kobuk Valley National Park?
Popular options include Gates of the Arctic 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 1, 2026 at 5:33 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
