The weather in October in Glacier Bay National Park

It's cold in October in Glacier Bay National Park with an average temperature of 9°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 7°C to a high of 13°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 1°C and 6°C.

Looking for sun? October isn’t a good month to be in Glacier Bay 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 October 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.

Precipitation and snowfall

In October, there is an average of 188 mm of precipitation, spread over 22 days. Of the total precipitation, about 14 cm falls as snow in October. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in October for Glacier Bay National Park

Click on any day in October 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.

October weather comparison

  Glacier Bay National Park New York
Average temperature 9°C 21°C
Max. temperature 13°C 26°C
Min. temperature 1°C -5°C
Total precipitation 188 mm 119 mm
Rainy days 22 days 13 days
Total snowfall 14 cm 0 cm
Snowy days 6 days 0 days

Start of October

The month of October starts in Glacier Bay National Park with cold temps, averaging around 11°C during the day and nights around 5°C.

Mid October

By mid-October, daytime temps drop to around 10°C, with nights around 5°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.

End of October

By the end of October, the average daytime temperature in Glacier Bay National Park is around 8°C, while nighttime temps are about 3°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 3 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 October 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 October in Glacier Bay National Park

Temperature in October in Glacier Bay National Park over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in October 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 October in Glacier Bay National Park

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

Daily Snowfall in October in Glacier Bay National Park

Snowfall in October in Glacier Bay National Park per year

Daily UV index in October in Glacier Bay National Park

This chart shows the average daily UV index in October 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.