Lake Clark National Park Weather Forecast
Lake Clark National Park weather: 16°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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 16°F (-9°C) in Lake Clark National Park with clear sky. It feels like 9°F. Today runs from -7°F to 19°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 4.9/10 - marginal.
The best time to visit Lake Clark National Park is March, June and July. 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 slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 19°F is 4.5°F below the 24°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. outdoors is the strongest bet in Lake Clark National Park today at 7.4/10. Visibility is down to 0,0 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Overnight lows near -7°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 Lake Clark National Park right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 12:36 AM, Oct 3 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Lake Clark National Park
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 19° / -7° | 0% | 3 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 24° / -0° | 14% · 0,0 in | 5 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 🌨️ Light snow | 30° / 20° | 63% · 0,0 in | 4 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 🌨️ Light snow | 31° / 25° | 47% · 0,0 in | 4 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 🌨️ Light snow showers | 31° / 21° | 27% · 0,1 in | 3 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 28° / 15° | 14% | 3 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 🌨️ Light snow showers | 27° / 9° | 39% · 0,0 in | 4 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 🌨️ Light snow showers | 31° / 21° | 65% · 0,4 in | 4 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | ❄️ Heavy snow showers | 33° / 16° | 75% · 0,7 in | 7 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 🌨️ Light snow showers | 33° / 25° | 69% · 1,0 in | 7 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | ☁️ Overcast | 25° / 14° | 60% | 3 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | ❄️ Heavy snow | 28° / 8° | 58% · 0,1 in | 11 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 🌨️ Light snow showers | 29° / 18° | 57% · 0,5 in | 11 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | 🌨️ Light snow | 27° / 17° | 48% · 0,0 in | 5 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | ☁️ Overcast | 23° / 13° | 49% | 4 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Oct 17 | ☁️ Overcast | 23° / 10° | 52% | 6 mph | 2 |
Climate in Lake Clark 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 | 9° | -3° | 3,9 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| February | 12° | 1° | 3,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 12° | -3° | 1,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | 23° | 13° | 3,9 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| May | 30° | 22° | 2,8 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| June | 41° | 31° | 2,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 46° | 35° | 4,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 46° | 35° | 7,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| September | 36° | 26° | 3,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| October | 24° | 13° | 4,0 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| November | 13° | 1° | 3,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| December | 7° | -4° | 2,6 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Polar. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Lake Clark National Park
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Air quality and pollen in Lake Clark 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 Lake Clark National Park
Go in March, June and July. 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.
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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 16°F (-9°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 81% and wind is 2 mph.
When is the best time to visit Lake Clark National Park?
March, June and July 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 12:36 AM.
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 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 3, 2026 at 12:36 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
