Anchorage weather in July

July in Anchorage averages 66°F by day and 53°F at night, with 1.8 inches of precipitation. It is the 1st-warmest and 3rd-wettest month of the year here.

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Average high
66°F+3° vs June
Average low
53°F0 nights below freezing
Precipitation
1.8 in5 days with 0.1 in. or more
Snow
0.0 in0 days at 90°F+

Is July a good time to visit Anchorage?

Yes. July is one of the most comfortable months in Anchorage by our rule (highs of 62 to 86°F, lows of 42°F or more and under 4.5 inches of precipitation). The most comfortable months overall are June to August.

On July 15 the sun rises at 4:52 am and sets at 11:16 pm, giving 18h 24m of daylight. Daylight all year.

What to pack for Anchorage in July

  • T-shirts and a light jacket or sweater

Based on 30-year averages, not a forecast. Check the forecast a few days before you go.

July nearby

CityDistanceHighLowPrecip.
Anchorage66°F53°F1.8 in
Bellingham, WA1368 mi73°F55°F0.9 in
Marysville, WA1413 mi77°F48°F1.2 in
Everett, WA1419 mi72°F55°F0.8 in
Kirkland, WA1433 mi77°F57°F0.8 in
Seattle, WA1433 mi77°F57°F0.8 in
Redmond, WA1436 mi77°F57°F0.8 in

Frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Anchorage in July?

In July, Anchorage averages a high of 66°F and a low of 53°F, with 1.8 inches of precipitation (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).

Is July a good time to visit Anchorage?

Yes. July is one of Anchorage's most comfortable months by our rule: highs between 62°F and 86°F, lows of 42°F or more and modest rain.

Does it snow in Anchorage in July?

Rarely. The July snowfall normal is under half an inch.

Before and after: Anchorage in June and Anchorage in August. All twelve months: Anchorage weather by month.

NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 climate normals, station Anchorage Intl. Airport, AK, 4.7 miles from the city center.