Current Weather and Forecast in Anchorage, AK

Alaska, United States 🇺🇸 · Local time 14:30
45°
Overcast Feels like 45° · High 46° / Low 42°
Wind
2 mph
Humidity
93%
0 Low
Updated 4 hours ago

Anchorage hourly forecast: next 24 hours

Today's high of 46°F (8°C) is about 3°F (2°C) above the typical October high of 43°F (6°C).

Now
77%
3 PM
38%
4 PM
30%
5 PM
30%
6 PM
28%
7 PM
31%
7:19 PM
Sunset
8 PM
32%
9 PM
32%
10 PM
32%
11 PM
38%
12 AM
63%
1 AM
40%
2 AM
34%
3 AM
35%
4 AM
73%
5 AM
62%
6 AM
52%
7 AM
70%
8 AM
71%
8:19 AM
Sunrise
9 AM
43%
10 AM
23%
11 AM
26%
12 PM
23%
1 PM
20%

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Current conditions in detail

Feels like
45°
Wind
2 mph
NNW · gusts 3 mph
Humidity
93%
Pressure
29.26 in
Visibility
9 mi
Precipitation
0.05 in
87% chance today

Anchorage weather tomorrow (Tuesday, October 6)

Tomorrow in Anchorage looks cloudy, with a high of 48° and an overnight low of 42°. There is a 81% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 4 mph, and the UV index reaches 1 (low).

High / Low
48° / 42°
Precipitation
81%
Sunrise / sunset
08:19 AM / 07:16 PM

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Anchorage 14-day forecast

Today
Overcast
High 46° Low 42°
Chance of precipitation: 87%
Tue, Oct 6 Tuesday
Cloudy
High 48° Low 42°
Chance of precipitation: 81%
Wed, Oct 7 Wednesday
Overcast
High 49° Low 43°
Chance of precipitation: 32%
Thu, Oct 8 Thursday
Cloudy
High 48° Low 40°
Chance of precipitation: 16%
Fri, Oct 9 Friday
Sunny
High 45° Low 37°
Chance of precipitation: 14%
Sat, Oct 10 Saturday
Overcast
High 46° Low 41°
Chance of precipitation: 55%
Sun, Oct 11 Sunday
Patchy rain nearby
High 41° Low 38°
Chance of precipitation: 91%
Mon, Oct 12 Monday
Patchy rain nearby
High 45° Low 39°
Chance of precipitation: 91%
Tue, Oct 13 Tuesday
Patchy rain nearby
High 47° Low 44°
Chance of precipitation: 71%
Wed, Oct 14 Wednesday
Overcast
High 47° Low 42°
Chance of precipitation: 84%
Thu, Oct 15 Thursday
Overcast
High 46° Low 41°
Chance of precipitation: 81%
Fri, Oct 16 Friday
Overcast
High 46° Low 42°
Chance of precipitation: 77%
Sat, Oct 17 Saturday
Light rain
High 45° Low 41°
Chance of precipitation: 92%
Sun, Oct 18 Sunday
Overcast
High 46° Low 43°
Chance of precipitation: 73%

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.