Park climate1991–2020 climate normals1,382 m source elevationNASA POWER

A twelve-month profile of temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind, and daylight averages

Twelve-Month Climate Normals for Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve, Alaska

Name: Wrangell–St. Elias National Park and Preserve monthly climate normals
Creator: NASA POWER

Analyze the long-term climatic rhythm of Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve using data recorded at a single representative coordinate between 1991 and 2020. This profile presents monthly averages for minimum and maximum temperatures, precipitation rates, relative humidity, wind speed, and daylight duration. These values characterize the atmospheric baseline of the sample site throughout the calendar year.

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Annual climate pattern

Comparing monthly thermal ranges alongside daily precipitation averages across the calendar.

Annual Climate and Monthly Temperature Patterns in Wrangell, St. Elias National Park and Preserve

Long term climatology at Wrangell, St. Elias National Park and Preserve reveals a pronounced thermal curve, with average monthly minimums rising from a January low of -29.59 °C to peak average maximums of 15.28 °C in August. Average daily precipitation peaks in September at 7.62 millimeters per day, based on historical observations from 1991 through 2020 at a representative elevation of 1381 meters.

Mean temperatureAverage minimum–maximum rangePrecipitation

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

Twelve-month climate

Analyzing twelve months of temperature bounds, average daily precipitation, and daylight hours.

Wrangell, St. Elias National Park and Preserve Monthly Weather and Climate Averages

Structured calendar records for Wrangell, St. Elias National Park and Preserve map twelve months of average temperature bounds, daily precipitation rates, and relative humidity. Evaluating monthly variance in wind speed and calculated average daylight at a representative elevation of 1381.63 meters clarifies shifting subarctic seasons far more accurately than basic annual averages.

	Mean temperature	Precipitation	Humidity	Wind speed	Daylight
January	-14.5 °C-29.6° to -4°	4.3 mm/day	84.5%	2.6 m/s	6.1 hours
February	-13.4 °C-27.8° to -2.7°	3.9 mm/day	83.2%	2.5 m/s	8.5 hours
March	-12.4 °C-28.6° to -1.7°	3.1 mm/day	83.5%	2.5 m/s	11.4 hours
April	-6 °C-20.3° to 4°	2.8 mm/day	81.2%	1.9 m/s	14.4 hours
May	0.3 °C-9.5° to 8.7°	3 mm/day	77.2%	1.8 m/s	17.2 hours
June	4.5 °C-3.9° to 11.8°	2.8 mm/day	77.7%	1.5 m/s	18.9 hours
July	6.6 °C-0.2° to 14.4°	4 mm/day	80.2%	1.4 m/s	18 hours
August	6 °C-1.9° to 15.3°	6.2 mm/day	79.9%	1.6 m/s	15.5 hours
September	0.7 °C-10° to 9.3°	7.6 mm/day	83.1%	1.9 m/s	12.5 hours
October	-6.2 °C-18.6° to 3.1°	6 mm/day	86.3%	2.2 m/s	9.5 hours
November	-12.3 °C-25.1° to -2.8°	4.6 mm/day	85.3%	2.6 m/s	6.7 hours
December	-13.7 °C-26.8° to -4.2°	4.9 mm/day	85.8%	2.6 m/s	5.1 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: -14.5 °C; July: 6.6 °C; Change from January to July: +21.2 °C
Precipitation: January: 4.3 mm/day; July: 4 mm/day; Change from January to July: -0.3 mm/day
Daylight: January: 6.1 hours; July: 18 hours; Change from January to July: +12 hours

Calculated climate highlights

Analyzing calculated long-term averages for temperature, precipitation, wind, and daylight cycles

Climate Highlights and Monthly Weather Comparisons for Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve

Comparing monthly average baselines at a representative high-elevation coordinate reveals the calculated warmest, coolest, wettest, and driest periods inside Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve. Using long-term monthly climate baselines rather than extreme weather records helps isolate the predictable annual transitions across temperature, wind, relative humidity, and daylight duration.

Warmest month: July6.6 °C
Coolest month: January-14.5 °C
Wettest month: September7.6 mm/day
Driest month: April2.8 mm/day
Most humid month: October86.3%
Windiest month: December2.6 m/s
Longest daylight: June18.9 hours

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Comparing the climate profile of Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve alongside other protected areas highlights regional atmospheric variations. Standardized measurements of monthly temperature, precipitation, humidity, and daylight intervals allow direct analysis of seasonal changes across different conservation zones.