The climate of Gates of the Arctic National Park

The current climate in Gates of the Arctic National Park features temperatures ranging from a high of 15°C to a low of -20°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around -4°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -27°C and in the warmer months around 6°C.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Gates of the Arctic National Park, Alaska.

Temperature records

The highest temperature recorded in Gates of the Arctic National Park in recent years was 25°C in July 2014. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -41°C in January 2020.

Precipitation and snowfall

On average, Gates of the Arctic National Park gets 636 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 135 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.

Best time to visit Gates of the Arctic National Park?

The best time to visit Gates of the Arctic National Park for mild to warm weather is July. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Gates of the Arctic National Park.

Climate Table of Gates of the Arctic National Park

The climate table of Gates of the Arctic National Park shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.

  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Temp. max (°C) -20 -19 -15 -6 4 12 15 10 3 -7 -16 -20
Temp. min (°C) -26 -25 -22 -15 -3 5 7 4 -3 -12 -22 -25
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Precipitation (mm) 26 28 21 12 38 102 110 133 74 30 26 36
Snow (cm) 14 14 9,8 6,3 5,4 4,7 0,5 12 21 15 15 18
UV Index 0 1 3 5 6 6 5 4 3 2 0 0

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Temperature charts

These charts display the average temperatures in Gates of the Arctic National Park, Alaska. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Average Temperature per Month in Gates of the Arctic National Park

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Yearly Temperature in Gates of the Arctic National Park

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Gates of the Arctic National Park, Alaska. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Average Precipitation per Month in Gates of the Arctic National Park

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Total Yearly Precipitation in Gates of the Arctic National Park

Average Snowfall per Month in Gates of the Arctic National Park

Total Yearly Snowfall in Gates of the Arctic National Park

UV index chart

This chart shows the average UV index per month in Gates of the Arctic National Park, Alaska. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.

Average UV Index per Month in Gates of the Arctic National Park

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Average weather in Gates of the Arctic National Park by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Gates of the Arctic National Park. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.