Weather on October 5 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 5th in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park (via Anchorage, AK) typically brings chilly fall weather, with average highs around 49°F and lows near 38°F. Over 29 years of records, the warmest October 5th was in 2022 (54°F average), while the coldest was 1971 (35°F) — a 19°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 52% of October 5th dates historically, with the wettest October 5th recording 1.75" of rain. The last decade has been 1.8°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 1.8°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for October 5th 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 | 50°F | 45°F | 0.94" | -- |
| 2024 | 50°F | 37°F | 0" | -- |
| 2023 | 41°F | 36°F | 1.04" | -- |
| 2022 | 62°F | 47°F | 0" | -- |
| 2021 | 43°F | 29°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 2020 | 54°F | 39°F | 0" | -- |
| 2019 | 50°F | 35°F | 0" | -- |
| 2018 | 55°F | 44°F | 0.28" | -- |
| 2017 | 51°F | 43°F | 0.46" | -- |
| 2016 | 55°F | 34°F | 0" | -- |
| 2015 | 49°F | 41°F | 0" | -- |
| 2014 | 43°F | 36°F | 0" | -- |
| 2013 | 50°F | 33°F | 0" | -- |
| 2012 | 52°F | 46°F | 1.75" | -- |
| 2011 | 48°F | 31°F | 0" | -- |
| 2010 | 51°F | 34°F | 0" | -- |
| 2009 | 48°F | 36°F | 0.69" | -- |
| 2008 | 42°F | 33°F | 0.48" | -- |
| 2007 | 44°F | 37°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 2006 | 50°F | 41°F | 0.13" | -- |
| 2005 | 48°F | 39°F | 0" | -- |
| 2004 | 48°F | 32°F | 0.08" | -- |
| 2003 | 52°F | 43°F | 0" | -- |
| 2002 | 39°F | 35°F | 0.3" | 0" |
| 2001 | 49°F | 44°F | 0.33" | 0" |
| 2000 | 42°F | 37°F | 0.23" | 0" |
| 1999 | 52°F | 38°F | 0.1" | 0" |
| 1998 | 53°F | 39°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1971 | 41°F | 29°F | 0" | 0" |