Yukon River Weather Forecast
Yukon River weather: 34°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 34°F (1°C) in Yukon River with overcast. It feels like 27°F. Today runs from 30°F to 41°F. Chance of precipitation is 51%. Sightseeing conditions score 5.9/10 - 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 slightly warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 41°F is 6.3°F above the 35°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. running is the strongest bet in Yukon River today at 7.7/10. Overnight lows near 30°F mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Active alerts for Yukon River
Special Weather Statement issued September 30 at 7:58PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Issued by NWS Fairbanks AK
Weather in Yukon River right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 4:35 PM, Oct 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Sep 30 | 🌨️ Light snow | 41° / 30° | 51% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Oct 1 | 🌨️ Snow | 34° / 30° | 86% · 0,2 in | 8 mph | 1 |
| Fri, Oct 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 33° / 23° | 0% | 5 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 41° / 19° | 1% | 9 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 44° / 30° | 14% | 8 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 45° / 32° | 16% · 0,0 in | 5 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 42° / 28° | 14% | 6 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 🌨️ Light snow | 37° / 29° | 16% · 0,0 in | 6 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 🌨️ Light snow | 37° / 29° | 12% · 0,0 in | 5 mph | 1 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | ☁️ Overcast | 45° / 31° | 10% | 14 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | ☁️ Overcast | 46° / 31° | 8% | 13 mph | 1 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | ☁️ Overcast | 35° / 28° | 20% | 9 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 41° / 26° | 19% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | 🌨️ Light snow showers | 39° / 28° | 18% · 0,1 in | 5 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | ☁️ Overcast | 38° / 26° | 20% | 4 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | ☁️ Overcast | 40° / 28° | 20% | 7 mph | 1 |
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° | 3,9 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 34°F (1°C) with overcast. Humidity is 73% and wind is 7 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 4:35 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 October 1, 2026 at 4:35 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
