Climate Anchorage - Alaska
| JanJa | FebFe | MarMa | AprAp | MayMa | JunJu | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high in ºF Av. high Hi | 23 | 27 | 34 | 44 | 56 | 63 |
| Average low in ºF Av. low Lo | 11 | 14 | 19 | 29 | 40 | 48 |
| Days with precipitation Days precip. DP | 7 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 7 |
| Hours of sunshine Hours sun. Sun | 78 | 114 | 210 | 254 | 268 | 288 |
| Av. precipitation in inch Av. precip. Pre. | 0.73 | 0.72 | 0.60 | 0.47 | 0.72 | 0.97 |
| Av. snowfall in inch Snowfall Sn | 11 | 11 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| JulJu | AugAu | SepSe | OctOc | NovNo | DecDe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high in ºF Av. high Hi | 65 | 64 | 55 | 40 | 28 | 25 |
| Average low in ºF Av. low Lo | 52 | 50 | 42 | 29 | 17 | 13 |
| Days with precipitation Days precip. DP | 11 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 8 | 7 |
| Hours of sunshine Hours sun. Sun | 255 | 184 | 128 | 96 | 68 | 49 |
| Av. precipitation in inch Av. precip. Pre. | 1.83 | 3.25 | 2.99 | 2.03 | 1.16 | 1.11 |
| Av. snowfall in inch Snowfall Sn | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 13 | 17 |
What is the average weather in Anchorage, Alaska?
Anchorage experiences a subarctic climate with strong seasonal contrasts. Despite low annual precipitation, winters are cold and bring significant snowfall. Summers are cool, and precipitation is spread relatively evenly, becoming wetter in the fall. The city receives nearly 2,000 hours of sunshine annually.
Anchorage Climate Graph - Alaska Climate Chart
Daily normals Anchorage - Alaska - January
Day | High ºF | Low ºF | Prec/mo inch | Prec/yr inch | Snow/mo inch | Snow/yr inch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | 23.8 | 11.7 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.39 | 1.00 |
| 2 Jan | 23.7 | 11.6 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.91 | 2.30 |
| 3 Jan | 23.6 | 11.5 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 1.30 | 3.30 |
| 4 Jan | 23.5 | 11.4 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 1.69 | 4.30 |
| 5 Jan | 23.4 | 11.3 | 0.16 | 0.16 | 2.09 | 5.30 |
| 6 Jan | 23.4 | 11.2 | 0.16 | 0.16 | 2.52 | 6.40 |
| 7 Jan | 23.3 | 11.1 | 0.20 | 0.20 | 2.80 | 7.10 |
| 8 Jan | 23.2 | 11.1 | 0.20 | 0.20 | 3.19 | 8.10 |
| 9 Jan | 23.1 | 11.0 | 0.24 | 0.24 | 3.50 | 8.90 |
| 10 Jan | 23.0 | 10.9 | 0.28 | 0.28 | 3.90 | 9.90 |
| 11 Jan | 23.0 | 10.9 | 0.28 | 0.28 | 4.21 | 10.70 |
| 12 Jan | 22.9 | 10.8 | 0.31 | 0.31 | 4.61 | 11.70 |
| 13 Jan | 22.9 | 10.8 | 0.31 | 0.31 | 4.88 | 12.40 |
| 14 Jan | 22.8 | 10.8 | 0.35 | 0.35 | 5.20 | 13.20 |
| 15 Jan | 22.8 | 10.8 | 0.35 | 0.35 | 5.59 | 14.20 |
| 16 Jan | 22.7 | 10.7 | 0.39 | 0.39 | 5.91 | 15.00 |
| 17 Jan | 22.7 | 10.7 | 0.39 | 0.39 | 6.30 | 16.00 |
| 18 Jan | 22.7 | 10.8 | 0.43 | 0.43 | 6.61 | 16.80 |
| 19 Jan | 22.7 | 10.8 | 0.43 | 0.43 | 6.89 | 17.50 |
| 20 Jan | 22.7 | 10.8 | 0.47 | 0.47 | 7.28 | 18.50 |
| 21 Jan | 22.8 | 10.8 | 0.47 | 0.47 | 7.60 | 19.30 |
| 22 Jan | 22.8 | 10.9 | 0.51 | 0.51 | 7.91 | 20.10 |
| 23 Jan | 22.8 | 11.0 | 0.51 | 0.51 | 8.31 | 21.10 |
| 24 Jan | 22.9 | 11.0 | 0.55 | 0.55 | 8.70 | 22.10 |
| 25 Jan | 23.0 | 11.1 | 0.59 | 0.59 | 9.02 | 22.90 |
| 26 Jan | 23.0 | 11.2 | 0.59 | 0.59 | 9.41 | 23.90 |
| 27 Jan | 23.1 | 11.3 | 0.63 | 0.63 | 9.69 | 24.60 |
| 28 Jan | 23.2 | 11.4 | 0.67 | 0.67 | 10.12 | 25.70 |
| 29 Jan | 23.3 | 11.5 | 0.67 | 0.67 | 10.51 | 26.70 |
| 30 Jan | 23.5 | 11.6 | 0.71 | 0.71 | 10.91 | 27.70 |
| 31 Jan | 23.6 | 11.7 | 0.75 | 0.75 | 11.30 | 28.70 |
Weather history Anchorage - January 2016
| Day | High ºF | Low ºF | Precip. inch | Snow inch | Snow d. inch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Jan | 37.0 | 28.2 | T | 0.00 | T |
| 02 Jan | 39.9 | 33.1 | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 03 Jan | 39.0 | 28.2 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 04 Jan | 34.0 | 29.1 | T | T | 0.0 |
| 05 Jan | 41.0 | 24.3 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 06 Jan | 28.2 | 19.2 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 07 Jan | 24.3 | 16.2 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 08 Jan | 27.1 | 16.2 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 09 Jan | 39.9 | 24.3 | T | T | 0.0 |
| 10 Jan | 37.9 | 27.1 | T | T | 0.0 |
| 11 Jan | 36.0 | 27.1 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 12 Jan | 29.1 | 26.2 | 0.05 | 1.18 | 0.0 |
| 13 Jan | 29.1 | 25.2 | 0.10 | 2.20 | 2.0 |
| 14 Jan | 27.1 | 16.2 | T | 0.12 | 3.9 |
| 15 Jan | 22.1 | 10.2 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 3.1 |
| 16 Jan | 25.2 | 14.2 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 3.1 |
| 17 Jan | 29.1 | 19.2 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 2.0 |
| 18 Jan | 29.1 | 15.3 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 2.0 |
| 19 Jan | 29.1 | 20.1 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 2.0 |
| 20 Jan | 26.2 | 17.2 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 2.0 |
| 21 Jan | 27.1 | 17.2 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 2.0 |
| 22 Jan | 26.2 | 19.2 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 2.0 |
| 23 Jan | 27.1 | 20.1 | T | T | 2.0 |
| 24 Jan | 33.1 | 25.2 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 2.0 |
| 25 Jan | 36.0 | 26.2 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 2.0 |
| 26 Jan | 32.0 | 24.3 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 2.0 |
| 27 Jan | 41.0 | 25.2 | T | 0.00 | 2.0 |
| 28 Jan | 39.0 | 29.1 | 0.12 | T | 1.2 |
| 29 Jan | 39.0 | 29.1 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.2 |
| 30 Jan | 33.1 | 23.2 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.2 |
| 31 Jan | 27.1 | 19.2 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.2 |
Past weather Anchorage
| Jan 16 | Normal | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Average high temperature Av. high temp. | 32.0 ºF | 23 ºF | |
| Average low temperature Av. low temp. | 22.4 ºF | 11 ºF | |
| Total precipitation Total precip. | 0.28 inch | 0.73 inch | |
| Total snowfall Total snowfall | 3.50 inch | 11 inch | |
| Highest max temperature Highest max temp. | 41.0 ºF | - | |
| Lowest max temperature Lowest max temp. | 22.1 ºF | - | |
| Highest min temperature Highest min temp. | 33.1 ºF | - | |
| Lowest min temperature Lowest min temp. | 10.2 ºF | - | |
Past weather January 2016 incomplete - Missing data
Geo Anchorage - Alaska
| Country | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| State | Alaska | |
| County | Anchorage | |
| City | Anchorage | |
| Zip Code | 99502 | |
| Longitude | -149.9 dec. degr. | |
| Latitude | 61.22 dec. degr. | |
| Altitude - Elevation | 98ft | |
| ICAO | - | |
| IATA | - |
Date and Time Anchorage - Alaska
| Local Time | 10:44 PM | |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise | 04:19 AM | |
| Sunset | 11:45 PM | |
| Day/Night | Day | |
| Timezone | Alaska Daylight Time | |
| Timezone DB | America - Anchorage |
Map of Anchorage - Alaska
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Anchorage weather averages
| Annual high temperature | 44ºF |
| Annual low temperature | 30ºF |
| Days per year with precip. | 103 days |
| Annual hours of sunshine | 1992 hours |
| Average annual precip. | 16.58 inch |
| Av. annual snowfall | 74 inch |
Station Data
Monthly averages Anchorage
Longitude: -149.9, Latitude: 61.2181
Average weather Anchorage, AK - 99502
Monthly: 1991-2020 normals
History: 2007-2026
Abbreviations
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