The weather in August in Gates of the Arctic National Park

It's cool in August in Gates of the Arctic National Park with an average temperature of 10°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 5°C to a high of 15°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -1°C and 7°C.

Looking for sun? August isn’t a good month to be in Gates of the Arctic National Park. There’s too much chance of rain this month.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in August for Gates of the Arctic National Park, Alaska. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 22°C in 2021, Gates of the Arctic National Park reached the highest temperature in August over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -2°C in 2017. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -6°C to a highest value of 12°C.

Precipitation and snowfall

In August, there is an average of 133 mm of precipitation, spread over 17 days. Of the total precipitation, about 12 cm falls as snow in August. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.

Daily weather in August for Gates of the Arctic National Park

Click on any day in August to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Gates of the Arctic National Park. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

August weather comparison

  Gates of the Arctic National Park New York
Average temperature 10°C 30°C
Max. temperature 15°C 31°C
Min. temperature -1°C -5°C
Total precipitation 133 mm 79 mm
Rainy days 17 days 13 days
Total snowfall 12 cm 0 cm
Snowy days 5 days 0 days

Start of August

The month of August starts in Gates of the Arctic National Park with cool temps, averaging around 13°C during the day and nights around 7°C.

Mid August

By mid-August, daytime temps drop to around 10°C, with nights around 4°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.

End of August

By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Gates of the Arctic National Park is around 7°C, while nighttime temps are about 2°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.

UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 5 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in August 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.

Daily Temperature in August in Gates of the Arctic National Park

Temperature in August in Gates of the Arctic National Park over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in August 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.

Daily Precipitation in August in Gates of the Arctic National Park

Total precipitation in August in Gates of the Arctic National Park over the years

Daily Snowfall in August in Gates of the Arctic National Park

Snowfall in August in Gates of the Arctic National Park per year

Daily UV index in August in Gates of the Arctic National Park

This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Gates of the Arctic 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.

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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.