The weather in August in Glacier Bay National Park

It's cool to moderate in August in Glacier Bay National Park with an average temperature of 16°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 15°C to a high of 19°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 10°C and 13°C.

Looking for sun and warm weather? August isn’t a good month to be in Glacier Bay National Park. The temperatures are too low for a warm stay 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 Glacier Bay 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 27°C in 2017, Glacier Bay National Park reached the highest temperature in August over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 9°C in 2015. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 5°C to a highest value of 16°C.

Rainfall amount

In August, there is an average of 210 mm of precipitation, spread over 22 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in August for Glacier Bay National Park

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

August weather comparison

  Glacier Bay National Park New York
Average temperature 16°C 30°C
Max. temperature 19°C 31°C
Min. temperature 10°C -5°C
Total precipitation 210 mm 79 mm
Rainy days 22 days 13 days

Start of August

The month of August starts in Glacier Bay National Park with cool temps, averaging around 17°C during the day and nights around 12°C.

Mid August

By mid-August, daytime temps stay steady at around 17°C, with nights around 11°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.

End of August

By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Glacier Bay National Park is around 16°C, while nighttime temps are about 11°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 6 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in August in Glacier Bay 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 Glacier Bay National Park

Temperature in August in Glacier Bay National Park over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in August 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.

Daily Precipitation in August in Glacier Bay National Park

Total precipitation in August in Glacier Bay National Park over the years

Daily UV index in August in Glacier Bay National Park

This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Glacier Bay 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 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.