Weather on August 17 at Wrangell-St. Elias
Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve
Based on 30 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
August 17th in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park (via Anchorage, AK) typically brings mild summer weather, with average highs around 66°F and lows near 51°F. Over 30 years of records, the warmest August 17th was in 2004 (69°F average), while the coldest was 1972 (50°F) — a 19°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 57% of August 17th dates historically, with the wettest August 17th recording 1.85" of rain. The last decade has been 1.4°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 1.4°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for August 17th in Wrangell-St. Elias? Great weather for outdoor activities. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
Year by Year History
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 67°F | 45°F | 0" | -- |
| 2024 | 66°F | 49°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 2023 | 69°F | 46°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 61°F | 51°F | 1.85" | -- |
| 2021 | 62°F | 51°F | 0.48" | -- |
| 2020 | 70°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 2019 | 75°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 2018 | 66°F | 50°F | 0.05" | -- |
| 2017 | 58°F | 46°F | 0.13" | -- |
| 2016 | 66°F | 53°F | 0.2" | -- |
| 2015 | 62°F | 54°F | 0.76" | -- |
| 2014 | 66°F | 53°F | 0.1" | -- |
| 2013 | 68°F | 54°F | 0.56" | -- |
| 2012 | 67°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 64°F | 54°F | 1.32" | -- |
| 2010 | 60°F | 53°F | 0.08" | -- |
| 2009 | 68°F | 54°F | 0.18" | -- |
| 2008 | 64°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 2007 | 68°F | 52°F | 0.46" | -- |
| 2006 | 61°F | 53°F | 0.61" | -- |
| 2005 | 62°F | 55°F | 0.51" | -- |
| 2004 | 82°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 2003 | 59°F | 51°F | 0.18" | -- |
| 2002 | 70°F | 49°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2001 | 65°F | 56°F | 0.36" | -- |
| 2000 | 66°F | 45°F | 0" | -- |
| 1999 | 69°F | 52°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1998 | 64°F | 49°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1972 | 63°F | 38°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1971 | 61°F | 49°F | 0" | 0" |