Wrangell-St. Elias National Park Weather Forecast
Wrangell-St. Elias National Park weather: 17°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Wrangell-St. Elias National Park is a national park in Alaska. Wrangell-St. Elias National Park is a US national park known for the largest US national park.
Right now it is 17°F (-8°C) in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park with overcast. It feels like 11°F. Today runs from 10°F to 17°F. Chance of precipitation is 78%. Sightseeing conditions score 2.9/10 - poor - consider another day.
The best time to visit Wrangell-St. Elias National Park is March, April and June. The climate is polar. January, September and October tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 21°F, while March is the coldest with lows near -17°F.
The closest major airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC), about 234 mi away.
In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 17°F is 4°F below the 21°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 10 AM to 1 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. Visibility is down to 0,1 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Overnight lows near 10°F mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
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Weather in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 2:01 PM, Aug 24 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Wrangell-St. Elias National Park
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Aug 23 | 🌨️ Light snow | 17° / 10° | 78% · 0,0 in | 3 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 21° / 12° | 10% | 5 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ❄️ Heavy snow | 21° / 17° | 90% · 0,2 in | 6 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ❄️ Heavy snow | 17° / 13° | 100% · 0,3 in | 4 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌨️ Light snow showers | 12° / 3° | 76% · 0,1 in | 4 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ❄️ Heavy snow | 15° / 9° | 81% · 0,6 in | 7 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌨️ Light snow showers | 19° / 13° | 87% · 0,3 in | 5 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌨️ Light snow showers | 16° / 10° | 67% · 0,0 in | 3 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌨️ Light snow showers | 15° / 12° | 63% · 0,5 in | 4 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌨️ Light snow showers | 13° / 11° | 51% · 0,4 in | 4 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌨️ Light snow showers | 12° / 11° | 59% · 0,6 in | 6 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌨️ Snow | 13° / 7° | 53% · 0,1 in | 6 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 22° / 9° | 50% | 2 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌨️ Light snow | 21° / 15° | 43% · 0,0 in | 3 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 🌨️ Light snow | 20° / 13° | 53% · 0,1 in | 3 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | 🌨️ Light snow showers | 14° / 4° | 49% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 4 |
Climate in Wrangell-St. Elias 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° | -12° | 10,5 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| February | -6° | -15° | 4,9 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| March | -9° | -17° | 4,0 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | -0° | -7° | 4,8 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| May | 7° | 1° | 7,8 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| June | 19° | 13° | 3,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| July | 21° | 16° | 5,4 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| August | 21° | 16° | 7,2 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| September | 13° | 7° | 11,1 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| October | 6° | -2° | 9,7 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| November | -2° | -10° | 8,1 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| December | -7° | -15° | 7,6 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Polar. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Air quality and pollen in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park
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Best time to visit Wrangell-St. Elias National Park
Go in March, April and June. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, September and October - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Wrangell-St. Elias National Park?
Wrangell-St. Elias National Park is a national park in Alaska. Its coordinates are 61.7104, -142.9857. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park right now?
It is currently 17°F (-8°C) with overcast. Humidity is 99% and wind is 3 mph.
When is the best time to visit Wrangell-St. Elias National Park?
March, April and June offer the most comfortable conditions in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, which has a polar climate. January, September and October are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Wrangell-St. Elias National Park in?
Wrangell-St. Elias National Park observes America/Anchorage (UTC-08:00). The local time is 2:01 PM.
What is the nearest airport to Wrangell-St. Elias National Park?
The closest airports are Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC), 234 mi away.
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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 August 24, 2026 at 2:01 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
