Current Weather and Forecast in Anchorage, AK
Alaska, United States 🇺🇸
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About the weather in Anchorage
Anchorage has a subarctic climate. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 67°, and January the coldest, when nights fall to around 12°. September brings the most rain, on about 17 days, while June is the sunniest, with 12.6 hours of sunshine a day. Over a whole year it rains on roughly 148 days.
Anchorage climate guide: monthly averages, seasons and the best time to visit
Common questions
Which month is warmest in Anchorage?
July, averaging 67°F (20°C) by day and 54°F (12°C) overnight. The hottest single day in our 2015-2024 record for this location reached 90°F (32°C).
When does it rain most in Anchorage?
September, at 5.0 inches (128 mm) over about 17 days. April is the driest month, at 1.3 inches (34 mm).
When is Anchorage at its coldest?
January, with highs of 21°F (-6°C) and lows near 12°F (-11°C). The coldest day in the 2015-2024 record fell to -20°F (-29°C).
Is there snow in Anchorage?
Yes - about 50 days a year carry measurable snowfall, concentrated September through April.
What is the best time to visit Anchorage?
May to August is the sweet spot for Anchorage - these are the warmest and brightest weeks of the year. Expect 63°F (17°C) in the afternoon and around 12 days of rain in a typical month of it. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in May.
How humid does Anchorage get?
Relative humidity averages 77% across the year, which reads as fairly humid. The most comfortable stretch falls in the drier half of the year.