Weather on October 1
Anchorage, AK
55 Years of Data
About This Date
October 1st in Anchorage, AK typically brings cool fall weather, with average highs around 50°F and lows near 36°F. Over 30 years of records, the warmest October 1st was in 2003 (57°F average), while the coldest was 2000 (33°F) — a 24°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 50% of October 1st dates historically, with the wettest October 1st recording 1.76" of rain. Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.
Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.
Planning for October 1st in Anchorage, AK? Bring layers as temperatures can vary throughout the day. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 39° | 34° | 36° | 0.04" | — |
| 2025 | 49° | 39° | 44° | 0.33" | — |
| 2024 | 52° | 31° | 42° | — | — |
| 2023 | 48° | 40° | 44° | 0.29" | — |
| 2022 | 52° | 43° | 47° | 0.27" | — |
| 2021 | 47° | 31° | 39° | — | — |
| 2020 | 62° | 47° | 54° | — | — |
| 2019 | 53° | 39° | 46° | 0.11" | — |
| 2018 | 53° | 34° | 43° | — | — |
| 2017 | 49° | 29° | 39° | — | — |
| 2016 | 51° | 31° | 41° | 0.09" | — |
| 2015 | 48° | 26° | 37° | — | — |
| 2014 | 50° | 28° | 39° | — | — |
| 2013 | 52° | 32° | 42° | 0.03" | — |
| 2012 | 47° | 25° | 36° | — | — |
| 2011 | 47° | 39° | 43° | 0.18" | — |
| 2010 | 57° | 45° | 51° | — | — |
| 2009 | 52° | 32° | 42° | — | — |
| 2008 | 52° | 28° | 40° | — | — |
| 2007 | 48° | 40° | 44° | 0.37" | — |
| 2006 | 43° | 32° | 37° | — | — |
| 2005 | 53° | 43° | 48° | 0.04" | — |
| 2004 | 43° | 32° | 37° | — | — |
| 2003warmest | 63° | 51° | 57° | 0.18" | — |
| 2002 | 47° | 42° | 44° | 1.76" | — |
| 2001 | 51° | 44° | 48° | 0.06" | — |
| 2000coldest | 42° | 23° | 33° | — | — |
| 1999 | 50° | 43° | 46° | 0.37" | — |
| 1998 | 51° | 29° | 40° | — | — |
| 1971 | 45° | 40° | 42° | 0.3" | — |
Anchorage, AK Temperature Range by Month
Average monthly highs and lows. The shaded band shows the typical daily temperature range.
Anchorage, AK Monthly Precipitation
Average rainfall and snowfall per month, in inches.
Anchorage, AK Daily Temperature Calendar
Average daily high temperature for every day of the year. Each cell is the climatological mean for that calendar day across 55 years of NOAA data.
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What to expect on October 1st
This page shows what actually happened each year. For the odds — typical high and low, and how often it stays dry — see the climatological outlook for this date.
October 1st outlook →