Gates of the Arctic National Park weather in September

September in Gates of the Arctic National Park: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — a good time to visit.

#5 of 12 months in Gates of the Arctic National Park · #447 of 604 destinations to visit in September · comfort 67/100 (tier C)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Gates of the Arctic National Park climate normals — September

Daytime high1°C / 34°F🥶 freezing
Nighttime low-4°C / 25°F
Feels like (high)-3°C / 27°F
Rainfall72 mm / 2.8 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days13 days
Humidity85%💦 very humid
Dew point-4°C / 25°F
Sunshine6 h/day
Daylight13.2 h
Wind9 km/h / 6 mph
Snowfall20.1 cm / 7.9 in
Air quality (US AQI)23🍃 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 September — FAQ

Is September a good time to visit Gates of the Arctic National Park?
September in Gates of the Arctic National Park: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Gates of the Arctic National Park on SeasonMap's comfort score (67/100).
What is the weather like in Gates of the Arctic National Park in September?
In September, Gates of the Arctic National Park averages a daily high of 0.9°C and a low of -3.8°C, with about 71.7 mm of rain over roughly 12.8 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Gates of the Arctic National Park in September?
Gates of the Arctic National Park has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 23 in September.
Does it snow in Gates of the Arctic National Park in September?
Gates of the Arctic National Park sees roughly 20.1 cm of snowfall in September.

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