Gates of the Arctic National Park in august: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Gates of the Arctic National Park in august 2025
The weather in Gates of the Arctic National Park in the month of august comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout august
very bad weather 184.4cm
Weather at 6am
38°F
Partly Cloudy
25% of time
18%
13%
13%
Weather at 12pm
45°F
Partly Cloudy
31% of time
20%
16%
12%
Weather at 6pm
50°F
Partly Cloudy
32% of time
27%
17%
10%
Weather at 3am
38°F
22%
18%
17%
13%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Gates of the Arctic National Park in august
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Gates of the Arctic National Park in august.
The climate of Gates of the Arctic National Park in august is very bad
In august in Gates of the Arctic National Park, the climate is wet (with 3.9in of precipitation over 7 days). This is better than the previous month since in july it receives an average of 4.4in of precipitation over 8 days.
The climate is quite cold here the month of august, but it is endurable when dressing cosy. The high seasonal norm is 52°F. The minimum is 38°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of august in Gates of the Arctic National Park is 45°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Gates of the Arctic National Park in the month of august with a maximum record of 74°F in 2013 and a minimum record of 13°F in 2013. You need to prepare to have about 10 days with temperatures below 32°F, or 32% of the month.
On this month of august, day length in Gates of the Arctic National Park is generally 17:19. Sunrise is at 04:36 and sunset is at 21:55.
August: another location in Alaska?
If you want to go to Alaska in august, there are destinations with better weather than Gates of the Arctic National Park:
In august, Anchorage, Fairbanks and Kenai have good weather.
Finally, Anchor Point, Dillingham, Healy, Ketchikan, Tok and Cordova have a tolerable climate, but better than Gates of the Arctic National Park.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Gates of the Arctic National Park in august
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are set from the weather statements earlier years of august.
| August | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 38°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 74°F (2013) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 13°F (2013) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 2 day(s) (6%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 10 day(s) (32%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 14km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 32°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 3.9in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 7 day(s) (22%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.1in (2015) | ||||
| Snowfall | 184.4cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 89% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.21km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 56% | ||||
| UV index | 3 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 16 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 04:36 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 21:55 | ||||
| Length of day | 17:19 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in august | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last august?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Gates of the Arctic National Park in august 2024:
36°F to 45°F
25°F to 43°F
32°F to 41°F
38°F to 58°F
45°F to 70°F
50°F to 67°F
47°F to 59°F
47°F to 58°F
40°F to 49°F
34°F to 47°F
34°F to 40°F
32°F to 50°F
34°F to 49°F
41°F to 45°F
36°F to 50°F
40°F to 47°F
31°F to 43°F
38°F to 49°F
34°F to 47°F
23°F to 40°F
27°F to 38°F
32°F to 41°F
31°F to 38°F
27°F to 38°F
25°F to 43°F
29°F to 50°F
34°F to 45°F
36°F to 49°F
27°F to 43°F
27°F to 38°F
22°F to 36°F
Map: other cities in Alaska in august
Cities near Gates of the Arctic National Park:
| Kobuk Valley National Park in august | tolerable weather |
| Tanana in august | tolerable weather |
| Prudhoe Bay in august | very bad weather |
| Barrow in august | very bad weather |
| Kotzebue in august | tolerable weather |
| Fairbanks in august | good weather |
| Healy in august | tolerable weather |
| Denali National Park in august | bad weather |
| Nome in august | tolerable weather |
| Tok in august | tolerable weather |
| Anchorage in august | good weather |
| Wrangell-St. Elias National Park in august | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in august.
Gates of the Arctic National Park
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Weather data for Gates of the Arctic National Park in august:
Weather data for Gates of the Arctic National Park for august are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Gates of the Arctic National Park. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Gates of the Arctic National Park can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Gates of the Arctic National Park.