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Wrangell
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Alaska, United States

Wrangell

Wrangell is a village in Alaska, United States. It has a population of about 2,127 (2020). The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now47°F
Best timeJun–Aug
Population2,127
Local time06:49
56.47° N, 132.38° WElevation 75 ftUTC−8 · Alaska Daylight Time
Postal code99929
The year in Wrangellweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec10October
October: high / low49° / 41°
Rain this month446mm
Best timeJun–Aug

Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Wrangell at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month64°F

Average high in July

Coolest month29°F

Average low in January

Wettest monthNovember

360 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

121 mm of rain

Monuments nearby1+

within 0.3 km

Weather in Wrangell

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
47°F

Showers · wind 18 km/h · humidity 80%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct47°47°12.2 mm
Fri23 Oct48°44°6.7 mm
Sat24 Oct50°42°
Sun25 Oct50°43°
Mon26 Oct48°42°
Tue27 Oct53°43°
Wed28 Oct52°47°
Thu29 Oct49°44°
Fri30 Oct46°44°

When to go to Wrangell

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score111413153748545335101211
High36°38°42°49°58°61°64°63°57°49°41°37°
Low29°30°32°37°43°49°52°52°48°41°34°30°
Rain (mm)296202231178139121140203340446360305
Wet days231821201822232222242422

What's on in Wrangell

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Wrangell

All monuments

Outdoors around Wrangell

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Muskeg Meadows Golf CourseGolf courses
1.3 km
Garnet Ledge CabinMountain huts
12 km
Sergief Island CabinMountain huts
14 km

Nature around Wrangell

Nature in United States

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of United States seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Wrangell

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Wrangell

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Tsunamis · Wrangell

Tsunami archive

Towns and villages around Wrangell

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Wrangell from above

Postal code

99929

Getting to Wrangell

Wrangell AirportWRG
1.6 km
Petersburg James A Johnson AirportPSG
51 km
Klawock AirportKLW
108 km
Wrangell Ferry TerminalAlaska Marine Highway - Petersburg · Alaska Marine Highway Ketchikan Ferry Terminal
1 km

Places near Wrangell

Places with a climate like Wrangell

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Wrangell?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Wrangell.
What is the hottest month in Wrangell?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 64°F and lows of 52°F.
What is the coldest month in Wrangell?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 36°F and lows of 29°F.
What is the rainiest month in Wrangell?
November is the wettest month with about 14.2 in of precipitation on 24 wet days.
What is the postal code of Wrangell?
The postal code of Wrangell is 99929.