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United StatesThe weather in October in Alaska
It's cold in October in Alaska with an average temperature of 3°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of -3°C to a high of 9°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -10°C and 2°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in October for Alaska, United States. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 19°C in 2018, Alaska reached the highest temperature in October over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -13°C in 2020. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -21°C to a highest value of 10°C.
Precipitation and snowfall
In October, there is an average of 24 mm of precipitation, spread over 6 days. Of the total precipitation, about 22 cm falls as snow in October. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
Daily weather in October for Alaska
Click on any day in October to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Alaska. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
October weather comparison
| Alaska | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 3°C | 21°C |
| Max. temperature | 9°C | 26°C |
| Min. temperature | -10°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 24 mm | 119 mm |
| Rainy days | 6 days | 13 days |
| Total snowfall | 22 cm | 0 cm |
| Snowy days | 11 days | 0 days |
Start of October
The month of October starts in Alaska with cold temps, averaging around 7°C during the day and nights around 0°C.
Mid October
By mid-October, daytime temps drop to around 2°C, with nights around -5°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.
End of October
By the end of October, the average daytime temperature in Alaska is around -0°C, while nighttime temps are about -7°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 2 this month. That's a low value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. The risk of sunburn is minimal at this time.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in October in Alaska, United States. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in October in Alaska
Temperature in October in Alaska over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in October in Alaska, United States. 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.
Daily Precipitation in October in Alaska
Total precipitation in October in Alaska over the years
Daily Snowfall in October in Alaska
Snowfall in October in Alaska per year
Daily UV index in October in Alaska
This chart shows the average daily UV index in October in Alaska, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in Alaska by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Alaska. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.