Weather in Anchorage
What's the weather like in Anchorage?
Anchorage has a wide swing between hot summers and cold winters and moderate rainfall spread across the year. Average daytime highs range from -5°C (23°F) in January to 20°C (67°F) in July, with overnight lows around -10°C (14°F) and 12°C (54°F) respectively.
For comfortable sightseeing temperatures (18–26°C daytime highs), the best months to visit Anchorage are June through July.
Quick facts
- Country
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Region
- North America
- Time zone
- America/Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 61.218, -149.900
Monthly climate
Long-run averages for each month of the year.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rain days | Snow days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -5°C / 23°F | -10°C / 14°F | 58 mm | 18 | — |
| February | -4°C / 25°F | -9°C / 15°F | 59 mm | 17 | — |
| March | 1°C / 33°F | -7°C / 19°F | 41 mm | 14 | — |
| April | 7°C / 45°F | -2°C / 29°F | 34 mm | 15 | — |
| May | 14°C / 57°F | 5°C / 41°F | 46 mm | 18 | — |
| June | 18°C / 65°F | 10°C / 50°F | 51 mm | 18 | — |
| July | 20°C / 67°F | 12°C / 54°F | 96 mm | 19 | — |
| August | 18°C / 64°F | 11°C / 52°F | 118 mm | 21 | — |
| September | 13°C / 55°F | 6°C / 44°F | 127 mm | 21 | — |
| October | 6°C / 42°F | 0°C / 33°F | 91 mm | 18 | — |
| November | -2°C / 28°F | -7°C / 20°F | 78 mm | 19 | — |
| December | -4°C / 24°F | -9°C / 15°F | 80 mm | 19 | — |
Anchorage by month
Detailed weather for any specific month:
Seasonal patterns to know
Atlantic hurricane season runs June–November (peak August–October). Tropical storms and hurricanes are possible — peak risk is August–October.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Anchorage?
The most comfortable months in Anchorage are usually June, July, August, when average highs sit near 18–26°C (64–79°F) with relatively little rain. See the full month-by-month breakdown for the exact figures.
What is the hottest month in Anchorage?
July is typically the hottest month in Anchorage, averaging a high of 20°C (67°F).
What is the coldest month in Anchorage?
January is usually the coldest, with average lows around -10°C (14°F).
Does it snow in Anchorage?
Snow is rare in Anchorage; the climate data shows essentially no snowfall across the year.
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