Climate normals · 1970–2000
Anchorage Climate
Anchorage is a city in United States (AK) with a population of about 289,600. Its average annual temperature is 2.6°C (37°F), with roughly 883 mm of rain per year.
2.6°C
Avg Temp
883
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Anchorage Climate
Anchorage has an average annual temperature of 2.6°C (37°F) and receives about 883 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
2.6°C
Avg Temp
883
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | -9° / 15° | 68 mm |
| February | -7° / 19° | 61 mm |
| March | -3° / 27° | 50 mm |
| April | 3° / 37° | 43 mm |
| May | 9° / 47° | 41 mm |
| June | 13° / 56° | 48 mm |
| July | 15° / 59° | 64 mm |
| August | 14° / 57° | 101 mm |
| September | 9° / 49° | 137 mm |
| October | 2° / 35° | 111 mm |
| November | -6° / 22° | 71 mm |
| December | -8° / 17° | 88 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Anchorage
The most comfortable months to visit Anchorage are typically July, June and August, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 19°C high). The coldest is January (near -13°C low). September is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Anchorage are typically July, June and August, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Anchorage, United States has an average annual temperature of 2.6°C and about 883 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January.
In July, the hottest month, daily highs in Anchorage average about 19°C (67°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.