The climate of Glacier Bay National Park
The current climate in Glacier Bay National Park features temperatures ranging from a high of 18°C to a low of 1°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 10°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -5°C and in the warmer months around 12°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 Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Glacier Bay National Park in recent years was 29°C in July 2021. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -15°C in December 2017.
Precipitation and snowfall
On average, Glacier Bay National Park gets 1537 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 396 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Glacier Bay National Park?
The best time to visit Glacier Bay National Park for mild to warm weather is June and July. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Glacier Bay National Park.
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Climate Table of Glacier Bay National Park
The climate table of Glacier Bay 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 | |
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Temp. max (°C) | 2 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 9 | 4 | 1 |
Temp. min (°C) | -3 | -5 | -1 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 4 | 0 | -3 |
Precipitation | ||||||||||||
Precipitation (mm) | 115 | 78 | 82 | 60 | 53 | 57 | 58 | 210 | 141 | 188 | 134 | 361 |
Snow (cm) | 63 | 70 | 52 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 54 | 125 |
UV Index | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Glacier Bay 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 Glacier Bay National Park
Yearly Temperature in Glacier Bay National Park
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Glacier Bay 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 Glacier Bay National Park
Total Yearly Precipitation in Glacier Bay National Park
Average Snowfall per Month in Glacier Bay National Park
Total Yearly Snowfall in Glacier Bay National Park
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Glacier Bay 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 Glacier Bay National Park
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Average weather in Glacier Bay National Park by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Glacier Bay National Park. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.