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United StatesThe climate of Anchorage
The current climate in Anchorage features temperatures ranging from a high of 20°C to a low of -4°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 8°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -10°C and in the warmer months around 13°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Anchorage, Alaska.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Anchorage in recent years was 32°C in July 2019. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -20°C in January 2017.
Precipitation and snowfall
On average, Anchorage gets 470 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 170 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Anchorage?
The best time to visit Anchorage for mild to warm weather is June and July. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Anchorage.
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Climate Table of Anchorage
The climate table of Anchorage shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | -4 | -3 | 1 | 8 | 14 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 14 | 7 | -1 | -3 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -10 | -9 | -7 | 0 | 6 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 1 | -6 | -8 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 13 | 23 | 19 | 11 | 24 | 33 | 59 | 106 | 84 | 47 | 26 | 25 |
| Snow (cm) | 30 | 25 | 55 | 5,3 | 0,1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,9 | 3,8 | 25 | 25 |
| UV Index | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Anchorage, Alaska. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Anchorage
Yearly Temperature in Anchorage
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Anchorage, Alaska. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Anchorage
Total Yearly Precipitation in Anchorage
Average Snowfall per Month in Anchorage
Total Yearly Snowfall in Anchorage
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Anchorage, Alaska. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Anchorage
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Average weather in Anchorage by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Anchorage. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.