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Weather on April 17

Anchorage, AK

55 Years of Data

Avg High
47°F
Avg Low
31°F
Warmest
1999
45°F avg
Coldest
2013
25°F avg

About This Date

April 17th in Anchorage, AK typically brings chilly spring weather, with average highs around 47°F and lows near 31°F. Over 32 years of records, the warmest April 17th was in 1999 (45°F average), while the coldest was 2013 (25°F) — a 20°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 6% of April 17th dates historically, with the wettest April 17th recording 0.74" 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 April 17th in Anchorage, AK? Bring layers as temperatures can vary throughout the day.

Warming Trend
0.7°F per decade on this date
YearHighLowAvgPrecipSnow
202644°34°39°0.13"
202553°36°44°
202447°30°39°
202341°29°35°
202246°31°39°
202157°26°42°
202046°37°42°
201940°33°36°0.74"
201848°29°39°
201745°35°40°
201656°31°44°
201550°36°43°
201451°31°41°
2013coldest36°14°25°
201249°37°43°
201153°33°43°
201045°30°38°
200948°34°41°
200840°22°31°
200752°31°42°
200648°31°40°
200550°26°38°
200442°32°37°
200350°32°41°
200242°32°37°
200147°31°39°
200048°35°42°
1999warmest54°36°45°
199852°36°44°
197345°29°37°
197235°24°30°
197144°31°37°
32 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

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

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