Wrangell-St. Elias National Park in August
In August, Wrangell-St. Elias National Park averages a high of 67°F and a low of 42°F, with 2.2 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow). About 24,000 people visit, the 2nd busiest of 12 (busy). Days are 15 hours 50 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 67° / 42°F
- Precipitation
- 2.2in
- Snow
- 0in
- Daylight
- 15h 50m
- Visitors
- 24,000
- Crowds
- Busy
Best months for weather and crowds instead: May (quiet) and June (busy).
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Silver Lake, AK, 23.5 miles from the park's center, 1,200 ft. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, average of 2023–2025. Updated .
Other parks in August
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenai Fjords National Park | 62° / 50° | Very busy | Mild |
| Denali National Park | 60° / 43° | Very busy | Mild, wet |
| Glacier Bay National Park | 60° / 48° | Very busy | Mild, wet |
| Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park | 63° / 51° | Very busy | Mild, wet |
| Lake Clark National Park | 67° / 50° | Very busy | Mild, wet |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Wrangell-St. Elias National Park on nps.gov
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