Meadow Lakes, Alaska
Lake Residential community near Wasilla in Alaska
A community in Alaska’s Matanuska-Susitna Borough serving as a base for outdoor activities; visitors use Meadow Lakes for fishing, snowmobiling, trail access and nearby mountain views.
How to Get to Meadow Lakes, Alaska #
Accessible by road via the Parks Highway (Alaska Route 3) and local access roads; nearest significant services in Wasilla and Palmer. Car travel from Anchorage is about 1-2 hours depending on exact location.
Tips for Visiting Meadow Lakes, Alaska #
- If using as a base for Denali-area trips, confirm road access and shuttle services seasonally - winter closure affects many routes.
- Local weather can change rapidly; plan flexible activities accordingly.
- For aviation or air taxi services, book in advance; bush pilots operate on tight schedules and weather delays are common.
Best Time to Visit Meadow Lakes, Alaska #
Best visited in summer for road access, fishing, and hiking; winters are for experienced visitors prepared for severe cold.
Weather & Climate near Meadow Lakes, Alaska #
Meadow Lakes, Alaska's climate is classified as Subarctic (Dry Summer) - Subarctic (Dry Summer) climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -15°C to 20°C. Moderate rainfall (617 mm/year).
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -7°C and lows of -15°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm).
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February
February is freezing with highs of -4°C and lows of -14°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm).
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March
March is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -10°C. Light rainfall.
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April
April is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -4°C. The driest month with just 25 mm.
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May
May is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm).
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July
July is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm).
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August
August is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm).
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September
September is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 4°C. The wettest month with 97 mm of rain.
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October
October is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm).
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November
November is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -11°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm).
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December
December is freezing with highs of -6°C and lows of -14°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm).
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