Anchorage weather by month
Average highs run from 23°F in January to 66°F in July, and January nights average 11°F. It gets 16 inches of rain and melted snow a year and 78 inches of snow. Nights drop below freezing about 186 times a year. The most comfortable months are June to August.
Best time to visit Anchorage
For comfortable weather, go in June to August. In those months the average high stays between 62°F and 86°F, nights average 42°F or warmer, and rain stays under 4.5 inches for the month.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Precip. | Snow | Wet days | Days 90°F+ | Nights below 32°F | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F | 11°F | 0.8 in | 12.4 in | 3 | 0 | 30 | very cold |
| February | 27°F | 15°F | 0.9 in | 13.4 in | 3 | 0 | 27 | very cold |
| March | 33°F | 19°F | 0.7 in | 11.0 in | 2 | 0 | 29 | very cold |
| April | 45°F | 30°F | 0.4 in | 4.0 in | 1 | 0 | 19 | cold |
| May | 56°F | 40°F | 0.7 in | 0.3 in | 2 | 0 | 3 | cool |
| June | 63°F | 48°F | 1.0 in | 0.0 in | 3 | 0 | 0 | mild |
| July | 66°F | 53°F | 1.8 in | 0.0 in | 5 | 0 | 0 | mild |
| August | 64°F | 51°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in | 8 | 0 | 0 | mild |
| September | 56°F | 43°F | 3.1 in | 0.4 in | 8 | 0 | 3 | cool |
| October | 42°F | 31°F | 1.8 in | 5.6 in | 5 | 0 | 18 | cold |
| November | 29°F | 18°F | 1.2 in | 12.6 in | 4 | 0 | 27 | very cold |
| December | 25°F | 14°F | 1.2 in | 18.2 in | 4 | 0 | 31 | very cold |
| Year | 44°F avg | 31°F avg | 16.4 in | 77.9 in | 49 | 0 | 186 |
"Wet days" are days with at least 0.1 inch of precipitation. "Feels" is a plain-language label for the average high. Normals for 1991-2020 from NOAA NCEI, station Anchorage Intl. Airport, AK (USW00026451), 4.7 miles from the city center. Averages describe typical conditions, not a forecast.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Anchorage
The shortest day is December 21, with 5h 26m of daylight; the longest is June 20, with 19h 20m. The earliest sunset comes around December 15 (3:39 pm) and the latest around June 19 (11:41 pm). The sun sets after 8 pm on 191 days a year.
| On the 15th of | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9:56 am | 4:22 pm | 6h 25m |
| February | 8:41 am | 5:46 pm | 9h 06m |
| March | 8:16 am | 8:02 pm | 11h 46m |
| April | 6:38 am | 9:22 pm | 14h 44m |
| May | 5:12 am | 10:41 pm | 17h 29m |
| June | 4:21 am | 11:39 pm | 19h 17m |
| July | 4:52 am | 11:16 pm | 18h 24m |
| August | 6:09 am | 9:56 pm | 15h 48m |
| September | 7:27 am | 8:20 pm | 12h 53m |
| October | 8:43 am | 6:46 pm | 10h 03m |
| November | 9:06 am | 4:20 pm | 7h 14m |
| December | 10:09 am | 3:39 pm | 5h 30m |
Calculated for 2026 at the center of Anchorage with NOAA's solar equations, in local clock time (Alaska Time, including daylight saving time where it applies). Times shift by a minute or two from year to year.
Is Anchorage getting warmer?
The last 10 years averaged 2.1°F warmer than the 20th century. See the climate stripes for Anchorage.Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Anchorage?
July is the warmest month, with an average high of 66°F and an average low of 53°F (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
What is the coldest month in Anchorage?
January is the coldest, with average lows of 11°F and highs of 23°F.
What is the rainiest month in Anchorage?
September gets the most precipitation, 3.1 inches on average. April is the driest at 0.4 inches.
Does it snow in Anchorage?
Yes. Anchorage averages 78 inches of snow a year.
When is the best time to visit Anchorage?
For comfortable weather, June to August. Those months average highs between 62 and 86°F with lows of 42°F or more and modest rain.
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