What’s the climate like in Katmai National Park?
The current climate of Katmai National Park features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 14°C during the day to lows of 1°C. The average yearly temperature is around 8°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -6°C and in the warmer months around 10°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Katmai National Park in recent years was 24°C in July 2019. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -25°C in November 2021.
On average, Katmai National Park gets 2185 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 373 cm is snowfall. For comparison, UK gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Katmai National Park?
If you’re looking for warm and sunny weather, there aren’t really any specific months that are best to visit Katmai National Park. The temperatures are too low year-round, or there’s just too much precipitation.
Climate Table of Katmai National Park
The climate table of Katmai 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.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 8 | 3 | 1 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -5 | -4 | -3 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 3 | -4 | -5 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 211 | 164 | 139 | 154 | 197 | 131 | 108 | 149 | 215 | 266 | 205 | 246 |
| Snow (cm) | 70 | 68 | 64 | 26 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,1 | 14 | 40 | 76 |
| UV Index | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
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: 8°C
- Highest temperature: 14°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: 1°C in January and December
- Precipitation*: 2185 mm per year, averaging 182 mm per month
- Snowfall: 373 cm per year
- Driest months: 108 mm in July, 131 mm in June and 139 mm in March
- Wettest months: 266 mm in October, 246 mm in December and 215 mm in September
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Katmai National Park
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Katmai 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 Katmai National Park
This graph shows how much precipitation Katmai 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 Katmai National Park
This graph shows how much snow Katmai 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 Katmai National Park
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Katmai National Park, Alaska. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Katmai National Park
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Katmai 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 Katmai National Park
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Katmai 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 Katmai National Park
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Katmai 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 Katmai National Park by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Katmai National Park. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
