Weather on October 18
Anchorage, AK
55 Years of Data
About This Date
October 18th in Anchorage, AK typically brings chilly fall weather, with average highs around 43°F and lows near 31°F. Over 30 years of records, the warmest October 18th was in 2013 (50°F average), while the coldest was 2012 (27°F) — a 23°F range across recorded history. Precipitation has occurred on 37% of recorded October 18th dates, with snow falling 3% of the time (heaviest snowfall: 2.8"). 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 18th 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 | 45° | 31° | 38° | — | — |
| 2024 | 37° | 28° | 33° | — | — |
| 2023 | 47° | 28° | 38° | — | — |
| 2022 | 44° | 32° | 38° | — | — |
| 2021 | 41° | 27° | 34° | — | — |
| 2020 | 36° | 30° | 33° | 0.05" | — |
| 2019 | 46° | 32° | 39° | — | — |
| 2018 | 52° | 42° | 47° | 0.05" | — |
| 2017 | 37° | 25° | 31° | — | — |
| 2016 | 42° | 26° | 34° | — | — |
| 2015 | 45° | 41° | 43° | 0.64" | — |
| 2014 | 44° | 30° | 37° | — | — |
| 2013warmest | 56° | 44° | 50° | 0.28" | — |
| 2012coldest | 35° | 19° | 27° | — | — |
| 2011 | 44° | 31° | 38° | — | — |
| 2010 | 56° | 35° | 45° | — | — |
| 2009 | 45° | 27° | 36° | — | — |
| 2008 | 38° | 24° | 31° | — | — |
| 2007 | 43° | 30° | 37° | — | — |
| 2006 | 44° | 39° | 42° | 0.1" | — |
| 2005 | 47° | 39° | 43° | — | — |
| 2004 | 38° | 22° | 30° | — | — |
| 2003 | 38° | 29° | 33° | — | — |
| 2002 | 42° | 38° | 40° | 0.08" | — |
| 2001 | 33° | 29° | 31° | 0.51" | 2.8" |
| 2000 | 40° | 31° | 35° | — | — |
| 1999 | 46° | 34° | 40° | 0.76" | — |
| 1998 | 41° | 34° | 37° | 0.15" | — |
| 1972 | 49° | 34° | 41° | 0.69" | — |
| 1971 | 40° | 31° | 35° | 0.13" | — |
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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