Weather on October 2 at Wrangell-St. Elias
Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve
Based on 29 years of data from Anchorage, AK
Elevation Note: Wrangell-St. Elias sits at 2,000 ft. Expect temperatures 7°F cooler than the data shown below, which comes from Anchorage, AK at a lower elevation.
Planning Your Visit
October 2nd in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park (via Anchorage, AK) typically brings cool fall weather, with average highs around 50°F and lows near 37°F. Over 29 years of records, the warmest October 2nd was in 2003 (55°F average), while the coldest was 2000 (34°F) — a 21°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 45% of October 2nd dates historically, with the wettest October 2nd recording 1.42" of rain. The last decade has been 1.6°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 1.6°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for October 2nd in Wrangell-St. Elias? Bring layers as temperatures can vary throughout the day. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
Year by Year History
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 53°F | 43°F | 1.42" | -- |
| 2024 | 50°F | 30°F | 0" | -- |
| 2023 | 49°F | 36°F | 0.53" | -- |
| 2022 | 50°F | 43°F | 0.1" | -- |
| 2021 | 38°F | 31°F | 0.2" | -- |
| 2020 | 60°F | 47°F | 0" | -- |
| 2019 | 52°F | 38°F | 0" | -- |
| 2018 | 54°F | 40°F | 0" | -- |
| 2017 | 49°F | 41°F | 0" | -- |
| 2016 | 51°F | 41°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 2015 | 48°F | 39°F | 0.33" | -- |
| 2014 | 50°F | 30°F | 0" | -- |
| 2013 | 49°F | 41°F | 0.43" | -- |
| 2012 | 47°F | 39°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 47°F | 41°F | 0.66" | -- |
| 2010 | 57°F | 45°F | 0" | -- |
| 2009 | 50°F | 26°F | 0" | -- |
| 2008 | 46°F | 26°F | 0" | -- |
| 2007 | 50°F | 38°F | 0" | -- |
| 2006 | 47°F | 39°F | 0.23" | -- |
| 2005 | 49°F | 41°F | 0.05" | -- |
| 2004 | 43°F | 34°F | 0" | -- |
| 2003 | 63°F | 47°F | 0.69" | -- |
| 2002 | 50°F | 34°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2001 | 56°F | 40°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2000 | 43°F | 25°F | 0" | -- |
| 1999 | 47°F | 43°F | 0.66" | 0" |
| 1998 | 49°F | 28°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1971 | 46°F | 40°F | 0.71" | 0" |