Park climate1991–2020 climate normals1,061 m source elevationNASA POWER

Twelve-month analysis of temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind, and daylight duration

Denali National Park and Preserve: monthly climate

Name: Denali National Park and Preserve monthly climate normals
Creator: NASA POWER

At the representative location for Denali National Park and Preserve, monthly mean temperatures range from -17.1 to 9.5 °C (1991–2020). Compare precipitation, humidity, wind, and daylight for each month.

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Annual climate pattern

Tracing the long-term relationship between monthly thermal ranges and average daily precipitation

Annual Temperature and Precipitation Patterns in Denali National Park and Preserve

Long-term climate averages show mean temperatures rising from -17.1 degrees Celsius in January to a July peak of 9.45 degrees Celsius, with average winter minimums dropping below -30 degrees Celsius. Average daily precipitation peaks at 4.7 millimeters per day in July, representing historical baseline data from one central coordinate rather than a uniform forecast for the entire park.

Mean temperatureAverage minimum–maximum rangePrecipitation

Annual mean: -5 °C
Warmest month: July
Coolest month: January
Wettest month: July

Twelve-month climate

Evaluate average temperature bounds, daily precipitation, and calculated daylight across twelve months.

Denali National Park and Preserve Monthly Climate and Weather by Month

Historical climatology from 1991 to 2020 at a representative elevation of 1060.78 meters outlines the seasonal cycles of Denali National Park and Preserve. Comparing monthly average temperature bounds, daily precipitation rates, relative humidity, wind speeds, and calculated daylight hours reveals the complex atmospheric patterns of the subarctic wilderness.

	Mean temperature	Precipitation	Humidity	Wind speed	Daylight
January	-17.1 °C-34.7° to -3.7°	1.1 mm/day	86.9%	3.5 m/s	5.3 hours
February	-14.8 °C-31.1° to -2.5°	1.1 mm/day	86.4%	3.5 m/s	8.2 hours
March	-13.6 °C-30.1° to -1.4°	1.1 mm/day	88.3%	3 m/s	11.4 hours
April	-5.7 °C-19.9° to 4.3°	1.5 mm/day	86.4%	2.9 m/s	14.6 hours
May	2 °C-8.6° to 11.5°	2.7 mm/day	81.1%	2.7 m/s	17.8 hours
June	7.7 °C-0.7° to 16°	4.4 mm/day	81.9%	2.4 m/s	19.8 hours
July	9.5 °C2.5° to 17.5°	4.7 mm/day	84.4%	2.5 m/s	18.8 hours
August	7.1 °C-0.9° to 16°	4.2 mm/day	86.6%	2.7 m/s	15.8 hours
September	1.4 °C-9° to 10.5°	3.3 mm/day	88.9%	2.9 m/s	12.5 hours
October	-7.3 °C-19.4° to 3.6°	2 mm/day	91.7%	2.8 m/s	9.3 hours
November	-13.9 °C-27.6° to -2.7°	1.5 mm/day	89.6%	3.2 m/s	6.1 hours
December	-15.8 °C-30.6° to -3.2°	1.3 mm/day	88.9%	3.5 m/s	4.2 hours

Compare two months

See two months side by side and how much they differ. Both use the same 1991–2020 climate normals and NASA POWER data point as the table above, so they show typical conditions, not a forecast.

First month

Second month

Mean temperature: January: -17.1 °C; July: 9.5 °C; Change from January to July: +26.6 °C
Precipitation: January: 1.1 mm/day; July: 4.7 mm/day; Change from January to July: +3.6 mm/day
Daylight: January: 5.3 hours; July: 18.8 hours; Change from January to July: +13.4 hours

Calculated climate highlights

Comparing thirty-year averages for temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind, and daylight duration.

Denali National Park and Preserve Calculated Monthly Climate Highlights and Averages

Long-term monthly climatology averages from a representative highland coordinate reveal the calculated warmest, coolest, wettest, and driest periods within the subarctic preserve. Evaluating thirty-year statistical cycles for wind, relative humidity, and daylight duration clarifies the annual progression without representing localized weather extremes.

Warmest month: July9.5 °C
Coolest month: January-17.1 °C
Wettest month: July4.7 mm/day
Driest month: January1.1 mm/day
Most humid month: October91.7%
Windiest month: February3.5 m/s
Longest daylight: June19.8 hours

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Compare Denali National Park and Preserve Climate Patterns with Other Parks

Evaluating the climate profile of Denali National Park and Preserve alongside other protected areas provides a clear framework for understanding regional atmospheric variations. Comparing standardized monthly temperature averages, precipitation rhythms, humidity, wind, and daylight patterns across different coordinates reveals the unique seasonal cycles of each landscape.

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