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Kobuk Valley

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National Park · AK

Kobuk Valley

Best seasonJun–Aug
EntranceFree
Fly intoOTZ
When to go · season and historical weather

Sweet spotPeak Jun–Aug. Go in Sep for similar weather.

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Bar height shows the season; shaded months are the window to go. Select a month for historical weather.
Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight does not describe nighttime visibility. Season bars and highlighted months are separate from these weather averages. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

On the map
Map showing the location of Kobuk Valley

When to go

Snow, rain, and freezing temperatures can occur any time of the year. Always travel with good quality rain gear and warm layers. Be especially careful to stay dry. Hypothermia can set in on a windy, wet day, even when it doesn't feel that cold.

Know before you go

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