Yukon River Weather Forecast
Yukon River weather: 52°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Yukon River is a river in Alaska. Yukon River is a river known as a subarctic river of the gold rush.
Right now it is 52°F (11°C) in Yukon River with overcast. It feels like 51°F. Today runs from 48°F to 56°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.7/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
The best time to visit Yukon River is June and July. The climate is polar. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. June is the warmest month with average highs near 73°F, while December is the coldest with lows near -12°F.
The closest major airport is Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC), about 263 mi away. Nearby highlights include Denali, Denali National Park and Mount Foraker.
In plain terms. Today is cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 56°F is 8.5°F below the 64°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 8 AM to 11 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Yukon River today at 9.8/10. 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 Yukon River right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 1:15 PM, Aug 25 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Yukon River
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌦️ Light showers | 56° / 48° | 100% · 0,7 in | 14 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 54° / 46° | 90% · 0,1 in | 11 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 53° / 37° | 51% | 7 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Light rain | 50° / 45° | 78% · 0,3 in | 8 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 53° / 47° | 67% · 0,2 in | 5 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 54° / 47° | 37% · 0,2 in | 9 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Light showers | 50° / 41° | 35% · 0,4 in | 6 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 45° / 36° | 33% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 43° / 32° | 31% | 3 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 56° / 37° | 27% | 5 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 55° / 38° | 26% | 5 mph | 0 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 48° / 41° | 18% · 0,1 in | 5 mph | 1 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 49° / 41° | 20% · 0,0 in | 4 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 51° / 39° | 27% | 3 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Sep 8 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 53° / 37° | 19% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 0 |
| Wed, Sep 9 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 23% | -- | — |
Climate in Yukon River 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 | 4° | -9° | 0,9 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 13° | -5° | 1,0 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 22° | -2° | 0,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | 43° | 23° | 0,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 58° | 38° | 1,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 73° | 52° | 1,8 in | ★★★★★ |
| July | 70° | 53° | 3,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 64° | 50° | 2,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 52° | 40° | 2,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| October | 35° | 25° | 2,0 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| November | 17° | 6° | 0,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| December | 1° | -12° | 0,9 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Polar. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Yukon River
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Air quality and pollen in Yukon River
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 Yukon River
Go in June and July. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Yukon River?
Yukon River is a river in Alaska. Its coordinates are 64.8378, -147.7164. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Yukon River right now?
It is currently 52°F (11°C) with overcast. Humidity is 98% and wind is 2 mph.
When is the best time to visit Yukon River?
June and July offer the most comfortable conditions in Yukon River, which has a polar climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Yukon River in?
Yukon River observes America/Anchorage (UTC-08:00). The local time is 1:15 PM.
What is the nearest airport to Yukon River?
The closest airports are Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC), 263 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Yukon River?
Popular options include Denali, Denali National Park and Mount Foraker.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (rivers) - 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 25, 2026 at 1:15 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
