Denali Weather Forecast
Denali weather: -5°F, heavy snow showers. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Denali is a mountain in Alaska. Denali is a mountain known as the highest peak in North America. It sits at 20.308 ft above sea level.
Right now it is -5°F (-21°C) in Denali with heavy snow showers. It feels like -13°F. Today runs from -20°F to -5°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 3.4/10 - poor - consider another day.
The best time to visit Denali is March, April and June. The climate is polar. January, August and September tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near -10°F, while December is the coldest with lows near -52°F.
The closest major airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC), about 135 mi away. Nearby highlights include Denali National Park, Mount Foraker, Yukon River and Lake Clark National Park.
In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of -5°F is 5.6°F above the -10°F typical for this month. Visibility is down to 2,2 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Overnight lows near -20°F mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn. Snow is falling now - expect reduced traction and slower journeys.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Active alerts for Denali
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Weather in Denali right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 11:58 PM, Aug 24 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Denali
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Aug 24 | ❄️ Heavy snow showers | -5° / -20° | 100% · 0,4 in | 3 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ❄️ Heavy snow showers | -5° / -21° | 100% · 1,0 in | 5 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌨️ Light snow | -18° / -28° | 61% · 0,0 in | 4 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌨️ Snow | -19° / -39° | 74% · 0,0 in | 3 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ❄️ Heavy snow | -11° / -23° | 100% · 0,8 in | 4 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌨️ Snow | -14° / -17° | 88% · 0,3 in | 2 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌨️ Light snow | -17° / -25° | 48% · 0,0 in | 3 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌨️ Snow | -20° / -26° | 55% · 0,1 in | 2 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | -21° / -31° | 58% | 2 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ❄️ Heavy snow | -15° / -31° | 62% · 0,6 in | 2 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ❄️ Heavy snow | -15° / -24° | 60% · 0,4 in | 5 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ❄️ Heavy snow | -9° / -26° | 59% · 1,3 in | 5 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ❄️ Heavy snow showers | -7° / -9° | 59% · 3,5 in | 7 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | ❄️ Heavy snow showers | -7° / -18° | 42% · 1,8 in | 6 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | ❄️ Heavy snow | -19° / -25° | 49% · 0,3 in | 5 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Sep 8 | ❄️ Heavy snow | -18° / -41° | 45% · 0,3 in | 9 mph | 4 |
Climate in Denali 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 | -40° | -50° | 9,3 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| February | -41° | -50° | 5,3 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| March | -43° | -51° | 3,2 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | -33° | -41° | 5,4 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| May | -25° | -33° | 6,1 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| June | -13° | -21° | 4,2 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| July | -10° | -17° | 8,0 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| August | -10° | -18° | 12,2 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| September | -20° | -27° | 9,3 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| October | -28° | -37° | 6,3 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| November | -37° | -45° | 5,7 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| December | -43° | -52° | 5,0 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Polar. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Denali
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Air quality and pollen in Denali
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 Denali
Go in March, April and June. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, August and September - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Denali?
Denali is a mountain in Alaska. Its coordinates are 63.0692, -151.007. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Denali right now?
It is currently -5°F (-21°C) with heavy snow showers. Humidity is 99% and wind is 2 mph.
When is the best time to visit Denali?
March, April and June offer the most comfortable conditions in Denali, which has a polar climate. January, August and September are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Denali in?
Denali observes America/Anchorage (UTC-08:00). The local time is 11:58 PM.
What is the nearest airport to Denali?
The closest airports are Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC), 135 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Denali?
Popular options include Denali National Park, Mount Foraker, Yukon River, Lake Clark National Park and Kenai Fjords National Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (mountains) - 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 24, 2026 at 11:58 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
