Denali Park, AK weather in July
Denali Park is mild in July, with rain on most days: highs average 66°F and nights drop to about 45°F. Rain falls on about 16 days. This is the peak of the warm season in Denali Park. Keep rain gear handy.
- Normal high
- 66°F
- Normal low
- 45°F
- Wet days
- 16
- 3.1 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How July changes from start to finish
| July 1 | July 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 68°F | 64°F |
| Normal low | 45°F | 44°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 51% | 53% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 3:43 am / 12:15 am | 5:04 am / 10:59 pm |
| Daylight | 20.5 h | 17.9 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°F17 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 snow16 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in9 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 31
Average days per July, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in July
Normal precipitation is 3.1 in; a dry July brings about 2.3 in and a wet one about 4.0 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more. Snow is very rare.
How July varies from year to year
- Warmest July, 1991-20202009: average high 72°F
- Coolest July2001: average high 61°F
- Wettest July2015: 6.2 in
- Driest July1994: 0.8 in
- Highest reading88°F (July 9, 2009)
- Lowest reading31°F (July 21, 2005)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
July compared with June and August
| June | July | August | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 65°F | 66°F | 61°F |
| Normal low | 41°F | 45°F | 41°F |
| Wet days | 14 | 16 | 17 |
| Comfortable days | 14 | 17 | 9 |
| Daylight | 20.6 h | 19.4 h | 16.2 h |
Highs change by +1°F from June and -5°F into August.
Nearby alternatives in July
- Warmer: Fairbanks, AK84 mi · high 73°F · 13 wet days
- Drier: Fairbanks, AK84 mi · high 73°F · 13 wet days
How Denali Park ranks in July
- Normal high371st warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 8 in Alaska
- Wet days363rd driest of 378
- Comfortable days22nd most of 340
What to pack for Denali Park in July
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 16 days
Heating and cooling
July has 298 heating degree days and 2 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 2% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Denali Park in July?
The normal high is 66°F and the normal low is 45°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest July reading was 31°F (July 21, 2005).
Does it rain a lot in Denali Park in July?
About 16 days in July have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.1 in. The wettest July in 1991-2020 was in 2015 (6.2 in); the driest was in 1994 (0.8 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).