Weather on May 6 at Wrangell-St. Elias

Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve

AKAlaska2,000 ft elevation
Avg High53°F
Avg Low38°F
Warmest200456°F
Coldest197137°F

Based on 31 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

May 6th in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park (via Anchorage, AK) typically brings cool spring weather, with average highs around 53°F and lows near 38°F. Over 31 years of records, the warmest May 6th was in 2004 (56°F average), while the coldest was 1971 (37°F) — a 19°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 32% of May 6th dates historically, with the wettest May 6th recording 0.61" of rain. Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.

Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.

Planning for May 6th 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
202556°F39°F0"--
202447°F38°F0.41"--
202348°F36°F0"--
202256°F42°F0"--
202154°F38°F0"--
202066°F35°F0"--
201958°F41°F0.33"--
201851°F35°F0.33"--
201759°F35°F0"--
201657°F39°F0.08"--
201556°F35°F0"--
201448°F44°F0.61"--
201348°F34°F0"--
201255°F38°F0"--
201160°F39°F0"--
201058°F37°F0"--
200948°F42°F0.05"--
200854°F41°F0"--
200754°F36°F0.08"--
200654°F38°F0"--
200560°F43°F0"--
200467°F46°F0"--
200350°F34°F0"--
200248°F38°F0.33"0"
200149°F36°F0"0"
200059°F35°F0"0"
199952°F34°F0"0"
199851°F37°F0.23"0"
197351°F30°F0"0"
197243°F38°F0.25"0"
197140°F35°F0"0"

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