Wrangell-St Elias National Park weather in October
October in Wrangell-St Elias National Park: freezing, rainy, with clean air — a hit-or-miss time to visit.
#7 of 12 months in Wrangell-St Elias National Park · #600 of 604 destinations to visit in October · comfort 46/100 (tier F)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Wrangell-St Elias National Park climate normals — October
| Daytime high | -5°C / 22°F | 🥶 freezing |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -10°C / 13°F | |
| Feels like (high) | -9°C / 16°F | |
| Rainfall | 139 mm / 5.5 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 17 days | |
| Humidity | 77% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | -10°C / 13°F | |
| Sunshine | 4.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10 h | |
| Wind | 4 km/h / 3 mph | |
| Snowfall | 130.5 cm / 51.4 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 37 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Wrangell-St Elias National Park in October — FAQ
- Is October a good time to visit Wrangell-St Elias National Park?
- October in Wrangell-St Elias National Park: freezing, rainy, with clean air — a hit-or-miss time to visit. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Wrangell-St Elias National Park on SeasonMap's comfort score (46/100).
- What is the weather like in Wrangell-St Elias National Park in October?
- In October, Wrangell-St Elias National Park averages a daily high of -5.4°C and a low of -10.4°C, with about 139.4 mm of rain over roughly 16.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Wrangell-St Elias National Park in October?
- Wrangell-St Elias National Park has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 37 in October.
- Does it snow in Wrangell-St Elias National Park in October?
- Wrangell-St Elias National Park sees roughly 130.5 cm of snowfall in October.