Mount Foraker Weather Forecast
Mount Foraker weather: -24°F, light snow showers. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Mount Foraker is a mountain in Alaska. Mount Foraker is a mountain known as a companion peak to Denali. It sits at 17.402 ft above sea level.
Right now it is -24°F (-31°C) in Mount Foraker with light snow showers. It feels like -32°F. Today runs from -27°F to -22°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 3/10 - poor - consider another day.
The best time to visit Mount Foraker is March, June and December. The climate is polar. January, July and August tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near -2°F, while March is the coldest with lows near -42°F.
The closest major airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC), about 131 mi away. Nearby highlights include Denali National Park, Denali, Lake Clark National Park and Yukon River.
In plain terms. Today is about average for October. The forecast high of -22°F is in line with the -20°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. Visibility is down to 1,2 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Overnight lows near -27°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.
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Weather in Mount Foraker right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 2:28 AM, Oct 1 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Mount Foraker
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Sep 30 | 🌨️ Light snow showers | -22° / -27° | 100% · 0,2 in | 2 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Oct 1 | 🌨️ Light snow showers | -24° / -34° | 91% · 0,1 in | 2 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Oct 2 | ☁️ Overcast | -31° / -39° | 0% | 4 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | 🌨️ Snow | -19° / -38° | 34% · 0,0 in | 5 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 🌨️ Light snow showers | -13° / -18° | 78% · 0,3 in | 4 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 🌨️ Snow | -15° / -21° | 79% · 0,3 in | 4 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 🌨️ Light snow showers | -19° / -27° | 35% · 0,1 in | 4 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 🌨️ Light snow showers | -20° / -28° | 37% · 0,1 in | 4 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 🌨️ Snow | -21° / -23° | 35% · 0,1 in | 4 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | ❄️ Heavy snow showers | -18° / -22° | 44% · 0,8 in | 12 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | ❄️ Heavy snow showers | -19° / -27° | 62% · 0,6 in | 11 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | ☁️ Overcast | -26° / -34° | 61% | 5 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | 🌨️ Light snow showers | -23° / -33° | 56% · 0,9 in | 7 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | 🌨️ Light snow showers | -25° / -37° | 51% · 0,1 in | 4 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 🌨️ Snow | -30° / -40° | 48% · 0,2 in | 4 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | 🌨️ Light snow showers | -15° / -31° | 43% · 0,1 in | 14 mph | 2 |
Climate in Mount Foraker 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 | -31° | -41° | 9,8 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| February | -32° | -40° | 5,3 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| March | -34° | -42° | 3,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | -24° | -30° | 6,0 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| May | -16° | -23° | 6,3 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| June | -4° | -12° | 3,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| July | -2° | -9° | 8,1 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| August | -4° | -10° | 14,1 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| September | -11° | -17° | 6,3 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| October | -20° | -27° | 5,6 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| November | -28° | -37° | 5,6 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| December | -34° | -42° | 4,6 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Polar. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Air quality and pollen in Mount Foraker
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 Mount Foraker
Go in March, June and December. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, July and August - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Mount Foraker?
Mount Foraker is a mountain in Alaska. Its coordinates are 62.9604, -151.3997. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Mount Foraker right now?
It is currently -24°F (-31°C) with light snow showers. Humidity is 90% and wind is 1 mph.
When is the best time to visit Mount Foraker?
March, June and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Mount Foraker, which has a polar climate. January, July and August are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Mount Foraker in?
Mount Foraker observes America/Anchorage (UTC-08:00). The local time is 2:28 AM.
What is the nearest airport to Mount Foraker?
The closest airports are Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC), 131 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Mount Foraker?
Popular options include Denali National Park, Denali, Lake Clark National Park, Yukon River 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 October 1, 2026 at 2:28 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
