Weather on October 17
Anchorage, AK
55 Years of Data
Avg High
43°F
Avg Low
32°F
Warmest
2018
51°F avg
Coldest
2017
30°F avg
About This Date
October 17th in Anchorage, AK typically brings chilly fall weather, with average highs around 43°F and lows near 32°F. Over 30 years of records, the warmest October 17th was in 2018 (51°F average), while the coldest was 2017 (30°F) — a 21°F range across recorded history. Precipitation has occurred on 47% of recorded October 17th dates, with snow falling 3% of the time (heaviest snowfall: 2.2"). The last decade has been 2.3°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 2.3°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for October 17th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 48° | 40° | 44° | 0.43" | — |
| 2024 | 39° | 24° | 32° | — | — |
| 2023 | 49° | 33° | 41° | — | — |
| 2022 | 48° | 35° | 42° | 0.03" | — |
| 2021 | 39° | 28° | 34° | — | — |
| 2020 | 40° | 23° | 32° | — | — |
| 2019 | 44° | 31° | 38° | 0.03" | — |
| 2018warmest | 58° | 44° | 51° | 0.03" | — |
| 2017coldest | 38° | 21° | 30° | — | — |
| 2016 | 40° | 30° | 35° | — | — |
| 2015 | 46° | 41° | 44° | 0.84" | — |
| 2014 | 49° | 33° | 41° | — | — |
| 2013 | 53° | 44° | 49° | 0.28" | — |
| 2012 | 38° | 23° | 31° | — | — |
| 2011 | 42° | 36° | 39° | 0.15" | — |
| 2010 | 44° | 35° | 40° | — | — |
| 2009 | 44° | 30° | 37° | — | — |
| 2008 | 37° | 25° | 31° | — | — |
| 2007 | 41° | 31° | 36° | — | — |
| 2006 | 42° | 33° | 38° | 0.3" | — |
| 2005 | 48° | 29° | 38° | 0.36" | — |
| 2004 | 41° | 28° | 35° | — | — |
| 2003 | 47° | 25° | 36° | — | — |
| 2002 | 41° | 34° | 37° | 0.91" | — |
| 2001 | 34° | 29° | 31° | 0.71" | 2.2" |
| 2000 | 46° | 36° | 41° | — | — |
| 1999 | 38° | 27° | 32° | 1.75" | — |
| 1998 | 37° | 33° | 35° | 0.23" | — |
| 1972 | 49° | 40° | 44° | 0.38" | — |
| 1971 | 44° | 39° | 42° | — | — |
30 years of data from ANCHORAGE PARK STRIP