Temperatures in August
It's cool in August in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park with an average temperature of 10°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 7°C to a high of 14°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -1°C and 6°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Wrangell-St. Elias National Park in August. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of August
The month of August starts in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park with cool temperatures, averaging around 12°C during the day and nights close to 5°C. Plenty of days with a chance of precipitation.
Mid-August
By mid-August, the average daytime temperature drops to around 10°C, with nights close to 3°C. The chance of precipitation is high during this period.
End of August
By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park will be around 9°C, with nights close to 2°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
Precipitation in August
In August, there is an average of 372 mm of precipitation, spread over 20 days. Of the total precipitation, about 12 cm falls as snow in August. The wind speed is around 2 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
The average precipitation chance this month is 63% per day. Though that seems frequent, the weather’s variable. There are also a few days with lower precipitation chances.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in August for Wrangell-St. Elias National Park. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Wrangell-St. Elias National Park in August |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
10°C | 22°C | |
 High Temp |
14°C | 24°C | |
| Low Temp |
7°C | 19°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
372 mm | 60 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
20 days | 10 days | |
 Total Snowfall |
12 cm | 0 cm | |
| Snowy Days |
6 days | 0 days | |
July
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 7 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.
Is August a good time to visit Wrangell-St. Elias National Park?
After some sun? Then August isn’t the best time to be in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park. There’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Wrangell-St. Elias National Park in August
With 26°C, Wrangell-St. Elias National Park hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in August 2014. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -2°C in 2017. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -7°C to a high of 11°C.
Daily Temperature in August in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in August in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in August in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in August for Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for August, you can expect around 20 days of rain in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park.
Daily Snowfall in August in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park
This chart shows the average daily snowfall in August in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, measured in centimetres. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in August.
Daily UV Index in August in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park
This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in August in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in August in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in August in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in August in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Snowfall in August in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park per year
This chart shows the average snowfall in August in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, measured in centimetres, over the past years.
Daily climate in August for Wrangell-St. Elias National Park
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Average Weather in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park by Month
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