Anchorage, AK weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Anchorage weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Anchorage.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Anchorage
What is the weather usually like in Anchorage?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 69°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 8°F average low
- 22.6 inprecipitation per year · 573 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Anchorage: May to August, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station EAGLE RVR NATURE CTR, AK US (USC00502642), adjusted for the elevation of Anchorage.
Anchorage weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Anchorage through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9:50 AM | 4:23 PM | 6 h 33 min |
| February | 8:35 AM | 5:46 PM | 9 h 11 min |
| March | 8:10 AM | 8:01 PM | 11 h 51 min |
| April | 6:32 AM | 9:21 PM | 14 h 49 min |
| May | 5:05 AM | 10:41 PM | 17 h 35 min |
| June | 4:14 AM | 11:40 PM | 19 h 26 min |
| July | 4:47 AM | 11:19 PM | 18 h 32 min |
| August | 6:04 AM | 9:58 PM | 15 h 53 min |
| September | 7:23 AM | 8:21 PM | 12 h 58 min |
| October | 8:38 AM | 6:47 PM | 10 h 8 min |
| November | 9:01 AM | 4:22 PM | 7 h 21 min |
| December | 10:03 AM | 3:41 PM | 5 h 38 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Anchorage).
What is the weather like in Anchorage?
Anchorage has a mediterranean subarctic climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 69°F (21°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 8°F (-13°C).
It gets about 22.6 inches (573 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September and the driest is April.
The best time to visit Anchorage is May to August. At 102 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
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Questions about the weather in Anchorage
What is the hottest month in Anchorage?
July, with an average high of 69°F (21°C).
What is the coldest month in Anchorage?
January, with an average low of 8°F (-13°C).
How much does it rain in Anchorage?
About 22.6 inches (573 mm) a year; the wettest month is September.
Does it snow in Anchorage?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Anchorage?
May to August, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Anchorage have?
Mediterranean subarctic (Köppen Dsc).
What is the weather like in Anchorage in November?
Highs average 28°F and lows 14°F, with about 1.7 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Anchorage?
Around 9:01 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:22 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Anchorage weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Anchorage.
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