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Lake Clark National Park Weather Forecast

Lake Clark National Park weather: 46°F, partly cloudy. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

⛅ 46°F now🕔 3:16 PM local📅 Best: June, July and August

Summary

Lake Clark National Park is a national park in Alaska. Lake Clark National Park is a US national park known for volcanoes, salmon runs and bears.

Right now it is 46°F (8°C) in Lake Clark National Park with partly cloudy. It feels like 42°F. Today runs from 35°F to 47°F. Chance of precipitation is 43%. Sightseeing conditions score 5.2/10 - marginal.

The best time to visit Lake Clark National Park is June, July and August. The climate is polar. January, February and October tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 46°F, while December is the coldest with lows near -4°F.

The closest major airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC), about 115 mi away. Nearby highlights include Kenai Fjords National Park, Mount Foraker, Denali and Denali National Park.

In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 47°F is in line with the 46°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 3 PM to 6 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Lake Clark National Park today at 9.7/10. Visibility is down to 0,3 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance.

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

Active alerts for Lake Clark National Park

⚠️Tue, Aug 25: heavy rain, 1,2 in. Flooding and delays possible.
⚠️Thu, Aug 27: freezing overnight, 29°F (-2°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Mon, Aug 31: freezing overnight, 27°F (-3°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Tue, Sep 1: freezing overnight, 26°F (-4°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.

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

Weather in Lake Clark National Park right now

46°F
Partly cloudy · feels like 42°F
Humidity70%
Wind2 mph N
Gusts10 mph
UV index4 · Moderate
Cloud cover54%
Pressure872 hPa
VisibilityVery poor · 0 mi
Air quality17 · Good
Sunrise6:45 AM
Sunset9:47 PM
Moon🌔 Waxing gibbous · 78%

Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 3:16 PM, Aug 23 local time.

⚠️Tue, Aug 25: heavy rain, 1,2 in. Flooding and delays possible.
⚠️Thu, Aug 27: freezing overnight, 29°F (-2°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Mon, Aug 31: freezing overnight, 27°F (-3°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Tue, Sep 1: freezing overnight, 26°F (-4°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.

Next 24 hours

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

2 PM46°0%2 mph
3 PM☁️47°0%1 mph
4 PM☁️46°0%2 mph
5 PM☁️46°0%2 mph
6 PM46°0%2 mph
7 PM☁️46°0%3 mph
8 PM☁️44°0%3 mph
9 PM☁️42°0%3 mph
10 PM☁️39°0%2 mph
11 PM☁️37°0%2 mph
12 AM☁️36°0%2 mph
1 AM☁️35°0%2 mph
2 AM☁️34°0%2 mph
3 AM☁️34°0%3 mph
4 AM☁️35°2%3 mph
5 AM🌦️37°9%2 mph
6 AM🌦️37°18%2 mph
7 AM☁️37°24%2 mph
8 AM☁️38°22%2 mph
9 AM🌦️39°17%2 mph
10 AM🌦️40°18%2 mph
11 AM🌦️42°32%2 mph
12 PM☁️44°52%3 mph
1 PM🌦️44°69%3 mph

16-day forecast for Lake Clark National Park

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Sun, Aug 23🌦️ Light drizzle47° / 35°43% · 0,0 in3 mph4
Mon, Aug 24🌦️ Light drizzle47° / 34°94% · 0,1 in4 mph1
Tue, Aug 25🌦️ Light showers44° / 37°100% · 1,2 in7 mph1
Wed, Aug 26🌦️ Light drizzle38° / 34°83% · 0,1 in6 mph3
Thu, Aug 27🌦️ Light showers43° / 29°78% · 0,2 in5 mph4
Fri, Aug 28🌦️ Light showers41° / 36°93% · 0,4 in6 mph1
Sat, Aug 29🌦️ Light drizzle42° / 34°83% · 0,1 in5 mph1
Sun, Aug 30🌨️ Snow39° / 33°51% · 0,3 in5 mph2
Mon, Aug 31🌨️ Snow33° / 27°33% · 0,3 in5 mph5
Tue, Sep 1🌨️ Light snow showers31° / 26°55% · 0,3 in4 mph2
Wed, Sep 2☁️ Overcast35° / 30°49%4 mph4
Thu, Sep 3☁️ Overcast48° / 26°43%3 mph4
Fri, Sep 4☁️ Overcast51° / 31°45%3 mph3
Sat, Sep 5🌧️ Heavy drizzle51° / 40°49% · 0,3 in3 mph3
Sun, Sep 6🌦️ Drizzle45° / 39°45% · 0,2 in6 mph2
Mon, Sep 7🌥️ Fog38° / 29°35%5 mph4

Climate in Lake Clark 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-3°3,9 in☆☆☆☆
February12°3,4 in★★☆☆☆
March12°-3°1,3 in★★☆☆☆
April23°13°3,9 in★★☆☆☆
May30°22°2,8 in★★☆☆☆
June41°31°2,2 in★★★☆☆
July46°35°4,6 in★★★☆☆
August46°36°5,5 in★★☆☆☆
September35°26°5,2 in★★☆☆☆
October24°13°4,0 in★★☆☆☆
November13°3,5 in★★☆☆☆
December-4°2,6 in★★☆☆☆

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

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Air quality and pollen in Lake Clark National Park

17
Good
Air quality is satisfactory for everyone.
PM2.50.6 µg/m³
PM100.6 µg/m³
Ozone33 µg/m³
NO₂0.8 µg/m³
UV index4 · Moderate
Airborne hazeClear air

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

Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise6:45 AM
Sunset9:47 PM
Daylight15h 2m
Solar noon2:16 PM
Golden hour (am)6:45 AM - 7:45 AM
Golden hour (pm)8:47 PM - 9:47 PM
Blue hour (am)6:15 AM - 6:45 AM
Blue hour (pm)9:47 PM - 10:17 PM
Moon phase🌔 Waxing gibbous · 78%
Moonrise9:05 PM
Moonset12:15 AM

Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.

Best time to visit Lake Clark 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 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 Lake Clark National Park?

Lake Clark National Park is a national park in Alaska. Its coordinates are 60.9672, -153.4179. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Lake Clark National Park right now?

It is currently 46°F (8°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 70% and wind is 2 mph.

When is the best time to visit Lake Clark National Park?

June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Lake Clark National Park, which has a polar climate. January, February and October are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Lake Clark National Park in?

Lake Clark National Park observes America/Anchorage (UTC-08:00). The local time is 3:16 PM.

What is the nearest airport to Lake Clark National Park?

The closest airports are Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC), 115 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Lake Clark National Park?

Popular options include Kenai Fjords National Park, Mount Foraker, Denali, Denali National Park and Katmai 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 23, 2026 at 3:16 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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