Gates of the Arctic National Park weather in August
August in Gates of the Arctic National Park: cold, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#3 of 12 months in Gates of the Arctic National Park · #289 of 604 destinations to visit in August · comfort 80/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Gates of the Arctic National Park climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 8°C / 46°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 2°C / 35°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 5°C / 41°F | |
| Rainfall | 92 mm / 3.6 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 17 days | |
| Humidity | 84% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 3°C / 37°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 17.3 h | |
| Wind | 11 km/h / 7 mph | |
| Snowfall | 3.5 cm / 1.4 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 29 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Gates of the Arctic National Park in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Gates of the Arctic National Park?
- August in Gates of the Arctic National Park: cold, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #3 of 12 months for Gates of the Arctic National Park on SeasonMap's comfort score (80/100).
- What is the weather like in Gates of the Arctic National Park in August?
- In August, Gates of the Arctic National Park averages a daily high of 8°C and a low of 1.9°C, with about 91.9 mm of rain over roughly 16.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Gates of the Arctic National Park in August?
- Gates of the Arctic National Park has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 29 in August.
- Does it snow in Gates of the Arctic National Park in August?
- Gates of the Arctic National Park sees roughly 3.5 cm of snowfall in August.