Weather Forecast and Radar for Glacier Bay National Park

Weather in Glacier Bay National Park

In Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, the summers are cool, wet, and mostly cloudy and the winters are long, freezing, snowy, windy, and overcast. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 25°F to 64°F and is rarely below 6°F or above 71°F.

The warm season lasts for 3.5 months, from May to September, with an average daily high temperature above 58°F. The hottest month of the year in Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve is July, with an average high of 63°F and low of 50°F.

The cold season lasts for 4 months, from November to March, with an average daily high temperature below 40°F. The coldest month of the year in Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve is January, with an average low of 25°F and high of 35°F.

Keep in mind, these are weather conditions at sea level. Up in the mountains, conditions are more severe with colder temperatures and precipitation that takes the form of snow. At any elevation, be sure and dress appropriately and be aware that the risk of hypothermia is present at any time of year.

Fast Facts About Glacier Bay National Park

The park was established in 1980.

Major Cities Nearby Glacier Bay National Park

• Anchorage, Alaska (roughly 455 miles to the northeast)

This map shows the current & 7-day weather forecast, weather alerts, and weather radar for Glacier Bay National Park.