Denali Park, AK weather in October
In October, Denali Park sees highs around 34°F and lows around 16°F: cold, with some rain and some snow. Expect about 10 wet days. Snowfall averages about 9.4 in. Dress for deep cold.
- Normal high
- 34°F
- Normal low
- 16°F
- Wet days
- 10
- 0.8 in total
- Snowfall
- 9.4 in
- snow on the ground 18 days
How October changes from start to finish
| October 1 | October 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 43°F | 24°F |
| Normal low | 24°F | 7°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 36% | 32% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 8:04 am / 7:26 pm | 9:33 am / 5:44 pm |
| Daylight | 11.4 h | 8.2 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°F0 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 snow10 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in3 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below28 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more18 of 31
Average days per October, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in October
Normal precipitation is 0.8 in; a dry October brings about 0.4 in and a wet one about 1.1 in (25th and 75th percentiles). Days with half an inch or more are rare. Normal snowfall is 9.4 in, with about 3 days of an inch or more.
How October varies from year to year
- Warmest October, 1991-20202018: average high 46°F
- Coolest October1996: average high 21°F
- Wettest October2019: 1.9 in
- Driest October2009: 0.2 in
- Highest reading68°F (October 3, 2003)
- Lowest reading-23°F (October 26, 1996)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
October compared with September and November
| September | October | November | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 51°F | 34°F | 18°F |
| Normal low | 31°F | 16°F | 2°F |
| Wet days | 13 | 10 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylight | 13.0 h | 9.8 h | 6.6 h |
Highs change by -17°F from September and -16°F into November.
Nearby alternatives in October
- Warmer: Anchorage, AK177 mi · high 42°F · 12 wet days
How Denali Park ranks in October
- Normal high378th warmest of 378 cities; 8th of 8 in Alaska
- Wet days270th driest of 378
- Comfortable days329th most of 340
What to pack for Denali Park in October
- A warm jacket – lows near 16°F, highs near 34°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 10 days
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 18 days
- A hat and gloves – about 28 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
October has 1249 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 9% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Denali Park in October?
The normal high is 34°F and the normal low is 16°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest October reading was -23°F (most recently on October 26, 1996).
Does it rain a lot in Denali Park in October?
About 10 days in October have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 0.8 in. The wettest October in 1991-2020 was in 2019 (1.9 in); the driest was in 2009 (0.2 in).
Does it snow in Denali Park in October?
Yes. Normal snowfall in October is 9.4 in, and snow covers the ground on about 18 days.
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).