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Weather on October 28

Anchorage, AK

55 Years of Data

Avg High
35°F
Avg Low
24°F
Warmest
2019
48°F avg
Coldest
2008
16°F avg

About This Date

October 28th in Anchorage, AK typically brings cold fall weather, with average highs around 35°F and lows near 24°F. Over 30 years of records, the warmest October 28th was in 2019 (48°F average), while the coldest was 2008 (16°F) — a 32°F range across recorded history. Precipitation has occurred on 37% of recorded October 28th dates, with snow falling 3% of the time (heaviest snowfall: 3"). The last decade has been 2.9°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

The last decade has been 2.9°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

Planning for October 28th in Anchorage, AK? Bundle up with warm layers and protect extremities from the cold. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.

Warming Trend
0.8°F per decade on this date
YearHighLowAvgPrecipSnow
202533°28°31°
202430°26°28°
202333°21°27°
202225°16°21°
202133°23°28°0.03"
202030°23°27°
2019warmest56°40°48°0.33"
201838°30°34°0.2"
201742°30°36°
201634°22°28°
201544°36°40°
201433°17°25°
201351°39°45°1.78"
201234°13°24°
201137°23°30°
201043°35°39°0.1"
200936°30°33°0.05"
2008coldest23°16°
200736°29°33°
200631°16°24°
200531°21°26°
200440°34°37°0.15"
200337°28°33°0.03"
200242°27°34°0.08"
200125°13°19°
200032°15°24°
199931°18°24°0.05"
199835°17°26°
197233°24°29°
197130°28°29°0.33"3"
30 years of data from ANCHORAGE PARK STRIP

Anchorage, AK Temperature Range by Month

Average monthly highs and lows. The shaded band shows the typical daily temperature range.

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Anchorage, AK Monthly Precipitation

Average rainfall and snowfall per month, in inches.

0"2.7"5.4"JFMAMJJASOND3.2"0"
Rain (in) Snow (in)

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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Best Time to Visit Anchorage, AK

Anchorage, AK has no months that meet our "pleasant" threshold — every season has tradeoffs.

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Pleasant (65-82°F, ≤2.5" rain) Mild Less ideal

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