What’s the climate like in Kenai Fjords National Park?
The current climate of Kenai Fjords National Park features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 17°C during the day to lows of 1°C. The average yearly temperature is around 9°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -4°C and in the warmer months around 11°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Kenai Fjords National Park in recent years was 29°C in July 2016. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -13°C in January 2020.
On average, Kenai Fjords National Park gets 2162 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 756 cm is snowfall. For comparison, UK gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Kenai Fjords National Park?
The best time to visit Kenai Fjords National Park for pleasant to warm weather is June through August. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Kenai Fjords National Park.
Climate Table of Kenai Fjords National Park
The climate table of Kenai Fjords 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) | 1 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 3 | 2 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -3 | -2 | -2 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 3 | -2 | -3 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 295 | 221 | 91 | 79 | 129 | 102 | 105 | 198 | 297 | 207 | 258 | 180 |
| Snow (cm) | 179 | 154 | 103 | 45 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2,6 | 15 | 94 | 142 |
| UV Index | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 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: 9°C
- Highest temperature: 17°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: 1°C in January
- Precipitation*: 2162 mm per year, averaging 180 mm per month
- Snowfall: 756 cm per year
- Driest months: 79 mm in April, 91 mm in March and 102 mm in June
- Wettest months: 297 mm in September, 295 mm in January and 258 mm in November
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Kenai Fjords National Park
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Kenai Fjords 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 Kenai Fjords National Park
This graph shows how much precipitation Kenai Fjords 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 Kenai Fjords National Park
This graph shows how much snow Kenai Fjords 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 Kenai Fjords National Park
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Kenai Fjords National Park, Alaska. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Kenai Fjords National Park
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Kenai Fjords 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 Kenai Fjords National Park
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Kenai Fjords 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 Kenai Fjords National Park
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Kenai Fjords 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 Kenai Fjords National Park by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Kenai Fjords National Park. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
