Weather on October 3 at Wrangell-St. Elias

Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve

AKAlaska2,000 ft elevation
Avg High50°F
Avg Low37°F
Warmest202051°F
Coldest200236°F

Based on 28 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 3rd 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 28 years of records, the warmest October 3rd was in 2020 (51°F average), while the coldest was 2002 (36°F) — a 15°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 46% of October 3rd dates historically, with the wettest October 3rd recording 2.97" of rain. The last decade has been 4.1°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

The last decade has been 4.1°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

Planning for October 3rd in Wrangell-St. Elias? Bring layers as temperatures can vary throughout the day. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.

Year by Year History

YearHighLowPrecipSnow
202555°F46°F0"--
202454°F31°F0"--
202348°F27°F0"--
202255°F42°F0.03"--
202145°F29°F0"--
202058°F45°F0.05"--
201953°F34°F0"--
201856°F44°F0"--
201754°F43°F0.69"--
201653°F41°F0"--
201547°F39°F0.86"--
201444°F36°F0.2"--
201352°F41°F0"--
201248°F40°F0.74"--
201151°F34°F0"--
201055°F41°F0"--
200948°F41°F0.2"--
200843°F36°F0.15"--
200752°F34°F0"--
200650°F42°F0.56"--
200552°F33°F0"--
200453°F38°F0.08"--
200352°F48°F2.97"0"
200244°F29°F0"0"
200146°F37°F0.3"0"
200043°F35°F0"--
199948°F36°F0.05"0"
199849°F25°F0"0"

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