Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve (AK) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve can vary greatly throughout the year.
The temperatures shift from cold
to very cold.
It also experiences much rain/snowfall throughout the year.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average day and night temperature
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from chilly to very cold in Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve. Average daytime temperatures reach a chilly 10°C in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold -3°C. At night, expect cooler temperatures, averaging -8°C during this month.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Precipitation and rainy days
Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 4303 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve can be quite wet during October, receiving approximately 522 mm of precipitation over 21 snowy/rainy days. In contrast June, experiences much drier conditions, with 165 mm of rainfall, spread across 12 rainy days.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
For more details, please visit our Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve Precipitation page.
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The best time of year to visit Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve in the United States of America
The average rainfall figures in Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve are quite high. Throughout the year, you have a chance of prolonged precipitation. So no matter what time of year you go, you will always have to deal with a high number of rainy days. This makes it more challenging to point out the best time of year to visit. Other facts from our historical weather data:July has an average maximum temperature of 10°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -3°C.
October tops the wettest month list with 522 mm of rainfall.
June is the driest month with 165 mm of precipitation.
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