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Weather on May 31

Anchorage, AK

55 Years of Data

Avg High
62°F
Avg Low
45°F
Warmest
2022
63°F avg
Coldest
2014
47°F avg

About This Date

May 31st in Anchorage, AK typically brings mild spring weather, with average highs around 62°F and lows near 45°F. Over 31 years of records, the warmest May 31st was in 2022 (63°F average), while the coldest was 2014 (47°F) — a 16°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 32% of May 31st dates historically, with the wettest May 31st recording 1.24" of rain. The last decade has been 1.1°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

The last decade has been 1.1°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

Planning for May 31st in Anchorage, AK? Great weather for outdoor activities. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.

Warming Trend
0.9°F per decade on this date
YearHighLowAvgPrecipSnow
202661°45°53°
202556°44°50°
202463°39°51°
202351°43°47°
2022warmest77°48°63°
202166°49°57°0.08"
202059°43°51°
201966°47°56°
201862°44°53°0.05"
201770°38°54°
201669°49°59°
201572°52°62°
2014coldest54°40°47°1.24"
201359°46°53°
201262°41°52°
201166°48°57°
201076°48°62°
200962°46°54°0.13"
200863°49°56°
200756°47°51°
200651°47°49°0.2"
200564°42°53°0.03"
200461°44°52°0.08"
200361°47°54°
200263°45°54°
200164°43°53°
200057°46°52°0.05"
199964°42°53°
199858°47°52°0.03"
197358°41°49°
197258°40°49°0.66"
31 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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