Denali Park, AK weather in August
Expect cool weather with rain on most days in Denali Park in August, with highs near 61°F and lows near 41°F. Rain falls on about 17 days. Pack rain gear.
- Normal high
- 61°F
- Normal low
- 41°F
- Wet days
- 17
- 3.0 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How August changes from start to finish
| August 1 | August 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 64°F | 57°F |
| Normal low | 44°F | 37°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 54% | 52% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 5:07 am / 10:56 pm | 6:37 am / 9:14 pm |
| Daylight | 17.8 h | 14.6 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Alaska Time).
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F9 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow17 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in8 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below2 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 31
Average days per August, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in August
Normal precipitation is 3.0 in; a dry August brings about 1.8 in and a wet one about 3.6 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more. Snow is very rare.
How August varies from year to year
- Warmest August, 1991-20202004: average high 72°F
- Coolest August2000: average high 54°F
- Wettest August2019: 9.5 in
- Driest August1992: 1.0 in
- Highest reading88°F (August 6, 1994)
- Lowest reading19°F (August 28, 1996)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
August compared with July and September
| July | August | September | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 66°F | 61°F | 51°F |
| Normal low | 45°F | 41°F | 31°F |
| Wet days | 16 | 17 | 13 |
| Comfortable days | 17 | 9 | 1 |
| Daylight | 19.4 h | 16.2 h | 13.0 h |
Highs change by -5°F from July and -10°F into September.
Nearby alternatives in August
- Warmer: Fairbanks, AK84 mi · high 66°F · 14 wet days
- Drier: Fairbanks, AK84 mi · high 66°F · 14 wet days
How Denali Park ranks in August
- Normal high378th warmest of 378 cities; 8th of 8 in Alaska
- Wet days362nd driest of 378
- Comfortable days74th most of 341
What to pack for Denali Park in August
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 17 days
Frost in August
The first fall frost typically comes around Aug 25; in 1 year in 10 it comes before Aug 9. All frost dates for Denali Park.
Heating and cooling
August has 436 heating degree days and 1 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 3% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Denali Park in August?
The normal high is 61°F and the normal low is 41°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest August reading was 19°F (August 28, 1996).
Does it rain a lot in Denali Park in August?
About 17 days in August have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.0 in. The wettest August in 1991-2020 was in 2019 (9.5 in); the driest was in 1992 (1.0 in).
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Mckinley Park (USC00505778), 2.0 mi WSW of the city center, 2,070 ft (340 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Nenana Municipal Airport (702600-26435), 57 mi N of the city center, 361 ft (1,369 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).