What’s the climate like in Denali National Park?
The current climate of Denali National Park features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 11°C during the day to lows of -11°C. The average yearly temperature is around -1°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -18°C and in the warmer months around 3°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Denali National Park in recent years was 29°C in June 2015. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -30°C in November 2021.
On average, Denali National Park gets 1566 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 640 cm is snowfall. For comparison, UK gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Denali National Park?
If you’re looking for warm and sunny weather, there aren’t really any specific months that are best to visit Denali National Park. The temperatures are too low year-round, or there’s just too much precipitation.
Climate Table of Denali National Park
The climate table of Denali National Park shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | -11 | -9 | -8 | -1 | 3 | 10 | 11 | 7 | 6 | -3 | -9 | -11 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -18 | -16 | -17 | -9 | -4 | 2 | 4 | -1 | -1 | -9 | -15 | -16 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 75 | 94 | 69 | 74 | 76 | 194 | 141 | 206 | 269 | 90 | 140 | 138 |
| Snow (cm) | 59 | 88 | 69 | 28 | 22 | 15 | 12 | 31 | 59 | 46 | 141 | 69 |
| UV Index | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: -1°C
- Highest temperature: 11°C in July
- Lowest temperature: -11°C in January and December
- Precipitation*: 1566 mm per year, averaging 131 mm per month
- Snowfall: 640 cm per year
- Driest months: 69 mm in March, 74 mm in April and 75 mm in January
- Wettest months: 269 mm in September, 206 mm in August and 194 mm in June
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Denali National Park
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Denali National Park, Alaska. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Denali National Park
This graph shows how much precipitation Denali National Park, Alaska, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Denali National Park
This graph shows how much snow Denali National Park, Alaska, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Denali National Park
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Denali National Park, Alaska. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Denali National Park
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Denali National Park, Alaska. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Denali National Park
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Denali National Park, Alaska, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Denali National Park
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Denali National Park, Alaska, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Denali National Park by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Denali National Park. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
